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CNET Editors' review
Sometimes you really do get what you pay for. At least you do with the pricey CyberLink PowerDVD, a nifty video player that combines ease of use, top-notch performance, and an outstanding feature set.
The compact and handy interface comes in several flavors, including a miniature version with minimal playback controls. The context menu is customizable, and the program automatically resumes playback from the last point you viewed. You can bookmark interesting scenes and move subtitles so they don't interfere with the picture. Video-enhancement options include color profiles and Eagle Vision technology, which makes the picture brighter and more natural. CyberLink PowerDVD also has tools for improving sound on headphones or two-speaker systems. You can enable a different parental control level for each of your kids. It also supports Blu-ray discs and picture-in-picture displays.
What's not to like? OK, the price: $69.95 might seem steep, but you're getting a lot for your money. Also, Windows Vista users have complained about bugs since Version 7, so caveat emptor if you're on a Vista-32 machine.
Publisher's Description
From CyberLink:
PowerDVD 8 delivers new dimensions in the way consumers can enjoy their movies. In addition to offering industry-leading movie playback quality in high-definition (HD), PowerDVD now extends the movie experience with an online web service called MoovieLive and offers an innovative and novel concept of remixing your favorite DVD movies for sharing with the world. PowerDVD 8 delivers uncompromising quality for movie playback on the PC. Support for Blu-ray Discs offers a new world of movie features, including seamless disc navigation, Picture-in-Picture support, and movie extras. Widescreen, high-definition output supports the latest HD displays. And with support for 7.1-channel high-definition audio, users can enjoy a true home theater experience via their PC.
Version 8 delivers new dimensions in the way consumers can enjoy their movies. In addition to offering industry-leading movie playback quality in high-definition (HD), PowerDVD now extends the movie experience with an online web service called MoovieLive and offers an innovative and novel concept of remixing your favorite DVD movies for sharing with the world.
What's new in this version: Version 8 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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they have come a long way since the first version and this one is no different it has improved on the last version with a clearer picture
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"Usable but not for price"
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Turns volume to 100 percent on load, why?? Skips around at random (reproduced on many different machines). Too expensive for the additional features.
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"Outstanding Sound, Great Flexibility, Inconsistent Reliability"
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The sound, and how you can configure the software to fit your sound devices for optimum, high-quality audio output is fantastic. The software is highly customizable and can play a variety of files. It also plays DVDs from different regions with outstanding audio & video quality.
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I have experienced problems with consistent reliability of performance under Vista 32. I have had this issue with both versions 7 and 8's fully loaded releases. Basically, at times, when you hit Play, or Fast Forward, the software freezes, becomes unresponsive or simply shuts down. This is very frustrating.
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