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CyberLink PowerDVD

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Don't let its archaic name fool you; Cyberlink PowerDVD may sound like a name that's rooted in history, but it's actually an innovative media player and library manager that goes beyond just standard disc playback. In fact, PowerDVD 13 aims to distinguish itself from the premium media player crowd with features like "TrueTheater" enhancements, presentable media browsing, and customizable playback tools. To wrap it all up, PowerDVD also aims to rope all your media devices into one connected experience.

The installation process is standard: Cyberlink takes about 360MB of space and leaves a light footprint. And like any good media experience, it's important to at least have some organization with your media content if you haven't already done so; Cyberlink will add your system's default "My Videos" and "My Pictures" folders and display just about every video on your PC. Do yourself a favor and separate them into folders in advance for the best navigation setup.

Browsing your media is now a pleasant experience. PowerDVD will generate a thumbnail for every movie file and present your library in a photo-gallery like mode over a dark layout. By default, PowerDVD separates your content by identifying your files as photos, videos, or movies by size and type. PowerDVD will also scan your movie library and cross-reference your files with an online database to display movie information like summaries, reviews, and thumbnails. When combined with the use of a remote or smartphone via Wi-Fi and Cinema mode, your movies are displayed in a layout comparable to that of XBMC and Steam's Big Picture mode.

The meat of the application is in PowerDVD's playback delivery. In addition to increased support for movie file types and speedier performance gains, tweaks like TrueTheater, DLNA support, and 3D conversion have made their way into the new version. TrueTheater is basically a fancier option for adjusting the sharpness and brightness during movie playback. Though this is usually a bad habit in photo editing, applying the setup to motion pictures did indeed improve the viewing experience. Given that Blu-ray files are at such high definition, adjusting image settings does little to reduce the overall image quality. The gain from this minor trade-off results in a clearer picture and is a well executed feature if you have the hardware to run it. Enabling split-screen mode lets you compare your results in real time while the movie is playing, so users don't have to adjust blindly while going back and forth.

Should you ever run out of content or feel like browsing your videos online, Cyberlink also includes the obligatory support for Facebook and YouTube. You can log in to your Facebook account or YouTube account and watch all your uploaded movies and subscribed channels. Unfortunately, this option wasn't available in Cinema mode for our review build.

PowerDVD 13 pretty much covers all the bases: it supports updated standards for 4K and higher resolution content, lossless audio a-la FLAC, and enough customizable tweaks to satisfy an image quality obsessed crowd. Combined with existing DLNA support for playback on tablet devices, it brings a lot to the table for both playback and unification of your media device ecosystem.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "BY FAR THE WORST LOADER EVER!"

    May 13, 2013  |   By MeowWws

    Version: CyberLink PowerDVD 13

    Pros

    From Generation to history , Power DVD proves that it needs at least 10 seconds or more to load a movie!

    Cons

    Works well if you are practicing abstinence on tiger shows. purrr

    Summary

    In summary, u can expect very slow loading times on big movie files and tons of purchasable adverts ads at your finger tips!

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  • 3.0 stars

    "It has a nice interface"

    April 11, 2013  |   By lauchy3

    Version: CyberLink PowerDVD 13

    Pros

    Seems to play all the latest formats unlike the newest Divx which will not play some MKV files on my computer

    Cons

    Very expensive and hard to justify especially if purchasing for an older type computer

    Summary

    OK for newer computers with all the bells and whistles

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  • 5.0 stars

    "This is by far the most powerful program of it's type."

    April 5, 2013  |   By ljs2000

    Version: CyberLink PowerDVD 13

    Pros

    ONE WORD "3D"!!! I was amazed when I accidently left the 3d switch on watching an old 50's western. You know those passive glasses you sometimes forget to take them off. Well guess what the old movie was in 3d. I couldn't believe it, so I tried other vintage movies that I knew had no 3d codes. WOW all had a similar or better effect the first. This program just for the 3d effect is worth it to me. The rest is just pudding on the cake.

    Cons

    NONE might find one, let you know...

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  • 2.0 stars

    "Be Careful to get the right version"

    April 4, 2013  |   By Ravenn22

    Version: CyberLink PowerDVD 13

    Pros

    Ok media player, I guess.

    Cons

    Only the Ultra version will play BluRay 3d; the Pro version will play BluRay; and the Deluxe will not play BluRay

    Summary

    Tried the Trial version of 12; it played BluRay. Bought the Standard version, and was surprised to find it did not.

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