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07 March 2007

Erik Deppe has released yet another version of CD-DVD Speed. Along with the usual bug fixes and improvements, this version adds TA jitter testing for some of Lite-On's more recent drives as well as support for DVD-RW DL and DVD+RW DL media.

CD-DVD Speed v4.7.5.0 - Download

• Added TA jitter test for recent LiteOn drives
• Added support for DVD-RW DL and DVD+RW DL
• Disc Quality Test
  • Improved jitter reporting for LiteOn drives
  • Added recorder information in statistics window
  • PI/PIF averages calculated differently
• Added support for hybrid discs
• File dialogs are resizable
• Small improvements and bug fixes

More information can be found on the CD Speed website. Also, feel free to share your experiences in our forum. Add a comment

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05 March 2007

CyberLink sent out a press release this morning, annoucing the launch of Media Deluxe. Adding greater functionality to Windows Vista Media Center, Media Deluxe lets users do things like capture videos, author and burn discs and share media files across a network.

CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, today announced the launch of CyberLink Media Deluxe, its plug-ins for Microsoft Vista Media Center, entertainment and personal creativity products.

Designed to seamlessly integrate with and augment Windows Vista Media Center, CyberLink Media Deluxe provides a consistent look and feel while adding greater functionality and expanded entertainment options. Media Deluxe lets users capture videos, edit videos and photos automatically, create slideshows, create sports highlight clips, author and burn discs, and share files throughout their personal network.

CyberLink Media Deluxe is available in both Standard and Pro versions and is priced at $49.95 and $69.95 respectively. More information can be found here. Add a comment

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03 March 2007

CyberLink has announced that they've released a Vista ready version of CyberLink DVD Suite 5. Here's part of their press release:

CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, today announced the release of CyberLink DVD Suite 5, a comprehensive collection of Vista Ready DVD software for editing videos, playing DVD movies, archiving and burning data, authoring DVDs, creating photo slideshows, ripping and burning music CDs.

"CyberLink DVD Suite 5 now allows our complete range of DVD applications to be enjoyed on Windows Vista," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "Vista users can continue to enjoy the advanced features and technologies related to DVD creation offered by this powerful and easy-to-use software suite."

The Pro and Standard versions of CyberLink DVD Suite 5 are available now and are priced at $89.95 and $49.95 respectively. More information can be found here.

If you haven't already, make sure you check out our interview with Louis Chen, Senior Manager of Product Management Department for next generation DVD and digital home solutions at CyberLink. Add a comment

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02 March 2007

Corel has announced a new version of their DVD authoring and burning application, DVD MovieFactory. According to their press release, DVD MovieFactory 6 Plus offers a number of new features including "Edit Room" video editing tools and support for all Blu-ray and HD DVD formats.

Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) today announced the release of Corel Ulead DVD MovieFactory 6 Plus, available in English, with German and French versions to follow next month. This latest release of the award-winning consumer DVD authoring package is the first consumer entry-level product to offer HD DVD burning capability and is also the first product to be launched from the recently merged Corel/InterVideo/Ulead portfolio.

Packed with features galore to breathe new life into videos, photos and create Hollywood-style menu motion effects, Corel Ulead DVD MovieFactory 6 Plus maintains the ease of use and affordability associated with previous versions. Requiring very little time or effort, users can produce fun and creative DVD projects, with a professional-looking feel, in either HD DVD or standard DVD format. For high definition video aficionados choosing the Blu-ray Disc format, DVD MovieFactory 6 Plus also includes the ability to record HD video directly to Blu-ray Disc. It also comes complete with a free version of WinDVD, the world's number one DVD and video playback software and a free version of DVD copy enabling you to copy your videos and music in three easy steps.

The Standard and Plus editions of Ulead DVD MovieFactory 6 are available now and are priced at $49.99 and $79.99 respectively. More information is available on Corel's website. Add a comment

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02 March 2007

The folks at Slysoft have released another public beta of AnyDVD HD. What makes this version special is that it supports Blu-ray as well as HD DVD.

6.1.2.8 2007 03 01
- New: Added Blu-Ray support.
- Change: I/O on 64bit OS (WinXP64/Vista64) moved to kernel mode
- Updated ElbyCDIO layer, fixes "cannot get exclusive access" in CloneDVD and CloneCD under XP64 and Vista64
- Change: ElbyCDIO uses less CPU cycles under Windows XP and Vista
- Change: After using CloneCD or CloneDVD, AnyDVD does no longer rescan the disc under XP64 and Vista64.
- Fix: HD DVDs without iHD menus did not work
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages

According to reports on Slysoft's forum, this version does not make Blu-ray region free. However, their team is working hard to implement this feature. If you'd like to try it out, the beta version of AnyDVD HD can be downloaded directly here. If you find a bug or have a suggestion, leave your comments in Slysoft's forum. Add a comment

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01 March 2007

LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling has announced the launch of its new labeling tool, LightScribe Simple Labeler. Available for computers running Windows, Mac and Linux, this new tool lets you create and customize a label in three fast and easy steps.

LightScribe Direct Disc Labelingannounced today that the LightScribe Simple Labeler, an intuitive labeling tooldesigned to enhance customers' initial CD and DVD labeling experience, isimmediately available for free download and is also now bundled with manyLightScribe-enabled PCs and aftermarket drives. LightScribe customers can labeldiscs in a few easy clicks.

If you'd like to check it out, LightScribe Simple Labeler can be downloaded for free from the LightScribe website. More information can also be found here. Add a comment

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28 February 2007

Back in November, we reported that Sonic Solutions had filed a patent infringment suit against Nero, claiming that their video editing software infringes upon a patent related to certain techniques for "digital multimedia composition." After months of talks, Nero has announced that the suit has been voluntarily withdrawn by Sonic.

Nero, leaders in digital media technology, today announced that the patent infringement suit brought against it by Sonic Solutions in November 2006 has been voluntarily withdrawn. The suit, filed in the United States district court in Marshall, Texas, alleged that Nero's video editing software infringed on Sonic's U.S. Patent No. 6,204,840.

"Throughout this process we were adamant that the allegations were baseless and that Nero is not guilty of any improprieties in the design and performance of its video editing software," said Udo Eberlein, COO, Nero AG. "We commend Sonic for realizing the unwarranted basis of this claim and voluntarily dropping the lawsuit."

If you'd like to read more, Nero's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment

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26 February 2007

The folks at BHA sent us an email this morning, letting us know that B's Recorder GOLD8 and B's CLiP6 now support Windows Vista. One of the more recent updates to B's CLiP6 also adds support for DVD-RAM media. If you'd like to try them out, the updates for B's Recorder GOLD8 and B's CLiP6 can be downloaded for free from BHA's website. Add a comment

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22 February 2007

Sonic has announced the availability of a Vista compatible version of Roxio Central. Built upon Vista's design architecture, this new version offers a less cluttered screen environment and faster access to applications and frequent tasks.

Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today announced the availability of a new Windows Vista-compatible version of Roxio Central, which takes full advantage of the new Windows Vista design architecture to deliver a truly intuitive, interactive, and visually-rich software experience. Roxio Central serves as a core access point to digital media tasks across Roxio's software products and offers digital media recording and backup features. The latest version is designed to allow consumers to experience the many benefits of Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), the new user interface development architecture that enables the incorporation of rich 3D graphics, animations, transitions, and stunning icons.

Roxio Central can be downloaded for free here. Otherwise, more information can be found on Roxio's website. Add a comment