InterVideo
announced today WinDVD
7, the latest release of the software DVD player favored by 125 million
users worldwide. WinDVD 7 takes video and audio playback to the next level with
an unprecedented list of new and expanded features while delivering the smooth,
crystal-clear video and rich surround sound users have come to expect from
WinDVD.
Equipped with a brand new look and feel, WinDVD 7 is available in two
versions. WinDVD 7 Gold will appeal to movie lovers and business travelers who
just want an easy way to enjoy high-quality movie playback. For power users who
want the latest audio/video technologies and the ability to tweak the controls
for their personal preferences, InterVideo offers WinDVD 7 Platinum.
With WinDVD 7 Platinum, InterVideo reinforces its commitment to
futureproofing its award-winning movie playback software by adding HDTV and
Advanced Video Codec (AVC) specification support, also known as H.264 playback
support. WinDVD 7 offers digital TV recorded content playback and supports
channel navigation for HDTV transport stream recordings. In addition, the latest
DVD playback software adopts H.264, the next-generation DVD standard, MPEG-4
Part 10, making the state of the art video more accessible to more viewers.
A universal player, the Platinum version can also be used to playback Real,
QuickTime, WMV-HD (Windows® Media Video High Definition) and MPEG-4 video files
as well as InterActual-enhanced DVDs. In addition, the new WinDVD 7 will support
the upcoming DivX® multimedia technology to deliver high-quality interactive
video files. Equipped for UPnP™ playback, WinDVD 7 can be used to play back
content and easily allocate media files from other UPnP-licensed devices among
CE devices and PCs within a UPnP Home Network.
"Being able to use a single software solution to play all DVD/video/audio in
multiple formats simplifies our customers' digital lifestyle," said Steve Ro,
CEO and President of InterVideo. "It not only eliminates the frustration of
media incompatibility issues, it gives users a growth path. They can get the
most out of their current system now; and then, when they're ready to adopt
next-generation technologies like HDTV, H.264, and high-definition audio,
they'll already have the tools in place to begin enjoying them."
These customizable controls, and the other dynamic player controls that have
been added to WinDVD
7, help users maximize their entertainment experience. In addition to being
able to adjust the sound balance of their speakers, they can choose from various
viewing options including dock/un-dock, change placements of each sub-panel, or
keep the WinDVD 7 viewing window on top of any other window. Also new with
WinDVD 7 is the External Subtitle Control which not only checks for subtitles
and loads them in the external subtitle file, it lets users adjust the
placement, subtitle color and size. This is especially convenient for the new
DivX media format for CE devices. Similar to the controls on a standard
television set, there are no confusing settings with WinDVD 7. Everything is
straightforward and easy to use.
Unique to the DVD player market is WinDVD 7's new Google Toolbar and Google
Desktop Search application which provides fast, convenient access to obtaining
information and managing multimedia files--not only through the Internet, but
also on the desktop.
With WinDVD 7, even the existing fun-to-use tools have been enhanced with new
features. The new QuickClip 2, a consumer favorite for capturing a video scene
and saving it in a GIF format, now allows users to set the recorded length image
size, and customized frame encoding so files can be easily emailed to friends or
even transferred to a mobile phone.
The second-generation of Trimension™ DNM (Digital Natural Motion) technology
featured in WinDVD 7 has also been enhanced. Widely recognized for delivering
the smoothest motion playback, the technology now provides improved
performance--even in low power situations. With the WinDVD 7 Platinum version,
users will have the opportunity to use the advanced viewing options to compare
the improvement of using Trimension technology.
Like the previous version, WinDVD 7 features InterVideo's time-stretching and
Mobile Technology. The Mobile Technology helps users extend the battery life and
playback time of mobile PCs based on Intel Centrino processors. Time-stretching
allows users to watch a 2-hour movie on a 1-hour and 30-minute flight by
speeding up the playback without loss of audio or video quality.
Pricing, Availability
WinDVD 7 can be used with desktop
and laptop computers running Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP. WinDVD 7 Gold, the
standard consumer edition, and WinDVD 7 Platinum, InterVideo's high-end version,
will be available at InterVideo's web site on June 15 and will be at retail outlets
around the world within the next few weeks. The suggested list prices are $49.95
for WinDVD 7 Gold and $69.95 WinDVD 7 Platinum. Upgrades for current licensed
WinDVD users will also be available on the InterVideo web site.
Source: Intervideo
