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Nero, leaders in digital media technology, today announced the global availability of SecurDisc-enabled drives from LG Electronics, Inc. The addition of SecurDisc technology to the new LG GSA-E60N/L LG 20x External DVD Rewriter and the LG GSA-E50N/L Slim Portable provides secure data protection and content access control for data recorded on regular CD and DVD formats.If you'd like to read more, Nero's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
"With international headlines focused on the dangers of information loss, data security and document protection have become top of mind for consumers worldwide," said Charly Lippoth, Chief Technology Officer, Nero AG. "Information owners are increasingly aware of the need for strong access controls, and Nero continues to set the standard for what end-users will come to expect in ensuring the security of their files. The global availability of LG SecurDisc-enabled drives speaks to the market demand for this functionality."
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Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today introduced Scenarist Advanced Content Authoring Software Version 4.5, the latest version of Sonic’s industry-standard professional HD DVD authoring system. Used for the production of highly interactive blockbuster titles at top authoring facilities worldwide, Scenarist Advanced Content Authoring further streamlines the creation of complex titles with support for Multiple Playlists, Secondary EVOBs, Chapter Point File Import, Scheduled Events and much more. As well as new features, Scenarist Advanced Content Authoring now includes Sonic’s popular Scenarist Designer and new Scenarist Formatter. The new software applications are a strong complement to Scenarist Advanced Content Authoring, providing a highly optimized workflow from graphics and HDi preparation through HD DVD pre-mastering and burning.Scenarist Advanced Content Version 4.5 will be available later this month and will be provided to existing customers as a free upgrade. More information is available on Sonic's website. Add a comment
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Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today unveiled CineVision 2.5, a significant upgrade to the company's Hollywood-standard high-definition encoding platform. The only encoder to support AVC, VC-1, and MPEG-2 stream creation in one system, CineVision Version 2.5 was developed based on direct feedback from leading Hollywood image-quality experts. The latest version introduces an impressive list of powerful technical enhancements including an expanded image processing filter-set from Emmy-award winning tools provider Digital Vision, extensive adaptive-quantization controls, an accelerated first-pass encoding mode that reduces encoding times by as much as 25%, and greater parameter accessibility for segment re-encoding. Also new with CineVision 2.5 is the debut of CineVision SD which offers powerful image control for encoding standard definition MPEG-2 for the DVD-Video format.While CineVision 2.5 won't be available until later this month, Sonic will be demonstrating it this week at IBC. More information can be found here. Add a comment
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Easy Media Creator 10 will be available in stores later this month for $99.00. Roxio will also be offering a Deluxe version, which includes a USB audio/video capture device from Dazzle, for $149.00. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), theleader in digital media software, today launched Easy Media Creator 10, a substantial upgrade to the company'sflagship suite of digital media applications that enables consumers to quickly and easily turn their photos, videoand music into impressive multi-media projects that can be shared on CD, DVD, the Web, or a range of mobiledevices. The only complete digital media suite Certified for Windows Vista, Easy Media Creator 10 provides all ofthe tools users need to express their digital lives. Roxio Easy Media Creator 10 will be available in retail storesworldwide this month and is available today directly from Roxio at www.roxio.com for $99.99 USD.
The latest version of Easy Media Creator is the ideal complement to Windows Vista. With a stunning new Aerouser interface, it is easier than ever for consumers to manage their digital content from one project to the next,whether it is burning a DVD or uploading videos to YouTube. Creator 10 also includes great new Gadgets forWindows Vista, which make it incredibly convenient for users to capture internet and PC audio streams andconvert their media files into their preferred format for easy playback on popular mobile devices, like the iPhone orMicrosoft Zune.
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CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, is showcasing its complete media solutions for high-definition discs at IFA 2007, Germany. In cooperation with leading hardware providers of both Blu-ray Discs and HD DVDs, CyberLink is demonstrating its full range of multimedia burning and playback products for delivering exceptional quality and enjoyment.If you'd like to read more, CyberLink's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
CyberLink BD Suite will be on display at the Blu-ray Disc Association's booth in Hall 6.2a, booth 104, while CyberLink HD Suite will be on display at the HD DVD Promotion Group booth in Hall 21a.
With the increasing availability of high-definition Hollywood movie titles and the growing demand for storage of personal high-definition content, CyberLink's BD Suite and HD Suite offer complete tools for enjoying quality playback, editing, authoring, and burning of high-definition content on the PC.
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ArcSoft, Inc. is demonstrating ArcSoft Digital Theatre 2 this week at IFA 2007 in conjunction with the HD DVD Promotion Group. Digital Theatre is a high definition video player that supports playback of HD DVDs, commercial and homemade DVDs, and a variety of high definition multimedia files. The HD DVD Promotion Group is showcasing Digital Theatre as part of its advancement of standards-based implementations of HD DVD playback.While ArcSoft doesn't mention it in their press release, Digital Theatre 2 can also playback Blu-ray movies. If you'd like to read more, ArcSoft's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
"We are excited to be presenting our high definition solutions at IFA," said Michael Downs, ArcSoft Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. "We have been working closely with the HD DVD Promotion Group, leading graphics chipset companies, and the major Hollywood studios to ensure that we can provide complete, high performance, high quality HD DVD functionality."
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Nero, leaders in digital media technology, announced today the upcoming release of Nero 8, the next generation of the company’s award-winning, integrated digital media and home entertainment software solution. Designed with consumer ease of use in mind, Nero 8 extends content beyond the PC, allowing users to easily create and edit, convert and share, rip and burn, backup and protect digital media. With Nero 8, users can enjoy their content at home, on-the-go, and online. Additionally, Nero 8 is built to ensure data integrity and reliability and is optimized for use with the new Windows Vista operating system.Nero 8 will be available worldwide on October 1st for a suggested retail price of $99.99. Current Nero owners will also be able to upgrade at a special discounted price. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
Nero 8 introduces the newly-designed Nero StartSmart user interface, which maximizes user efficiency with a one-stop solution for creating and managing digital media projects. With this new interface, prime functions like burning and ripping audio and data discs can now be accessed directly, letting users complete projects with one-click functions. Nero 8 also supports a number of next-generation formats with editing, playback, and burning features. In addition, Nero 8 lets users edit photo slide shows and create High Definition video in both Blu-ray BD-AV and HD DVD video formats.
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Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL) (TSX:CRE), a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, today announced its Ulead DVD MovieFactory and Ulead VideoStudio are the world’s first DVD editing and authoring software programs to achieve certified support of both Blu-ray Disc Movie Video (BDMV) and Advanced Video Codec High Definition Standard (AVCHD) formats. The announcement was made at IFA in Berlin, Germany. IFA runs August 31 to September 5, 2007 at the Messe Berlin. Corel is located in Hall 6.2a, Stand 104 with the Blu-ray Disc Association and in Hall 21a, Stand 104 with the HD DVD Promotion Group.While Ulead VideoStudio 11 Plus users will be able to download a free update, users of Ulead DVD MovieFactory 6 Plus will have to pay $19.99 to get support for BDMV, AVCHD and HD DVD Advanced Content formats. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
By receiving certification for BDMV and AVCHD, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 6 and Ulead VideoStudio 11 have passed the stringent quality standards and guidelines set by the Blu-ray Disc Association and AVCHD Testing Center to ensure the best user experience. Users can now produce fun and creative DVD projects with a professional-looking feel in BDMV, AVCHD or standard DVD formats.
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Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today released Popcorn 3, the easiest way for Mac users to transfer their favorite personal video entertainment to DVDs and popular portable devices. The latest version of Popcorn comes with innovative time-saving features that streamline and simplify workflow as well as universal video conversion and encoding technology optimized for the broadest selection of devices including iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, BlackBerry, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 compatibility and exclusive TiVoToGo and EyeTV support. With TiVoToGo support, consumers can now easily transfer their favorite TV shows to their Mac, create DVDs or move them to a portable device of their choice for on-the-go viewing.Popcorn 3 is available now for a suggested price of $49.99. More information is available on Roxio's website. Add a comment
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Going by the information on Amazon.com, Nero 8 will be released in the US on September 1st and will be priced at $99.99. Considering we have yet to see an announcement from Nero and the release is less than a week away, I don't think this is going to happen.
More realistic are the release dates listed on Amazon.co.uk and Play.com. In both cases, Nero 8 is down for a late September release, shipping somewhere between the 26th and 28th. This is plenty of time for Nero to launch their marketing campaign and get the software out the door.
Ship date aside, there is still very little known about Nero 8. Will it include new features or just an overhaul of the graphical interface? Feel free to leave your comments and thoughts in the forum. Add a comment
