- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (30-day trial, Blu-ray playback disabled); $69.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
- Date added: January 21, 2009
- Total Downloads: 7,106,556
- Downloads last week: 36,888
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A newer version of CyberLink PowerDVD is available.
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 363 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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 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 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.
What's new in this version:
Version 8.2217D improves stability.
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User reviews of CyberLink PowerDVD 8.2217D
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 363 votes
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Version: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.2217D
Pros: a lo anterior realmente se destac la excelente vision+audiopero le falkt un freeze y la camara lenta (atras y adelante)
Cons: PDVD logra una muy buena imagen y sonido
Summary: bueno deben mejorar la intrefase de cuando comienza a ver una pelicula.es grande,muchos datos,estorbas,debiera ser mas discreta y facil de llenar.Es ta intrfase mwe refiero cuando :la pelicula es suya etc
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Version: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.2217D
Pros: it has excellent display and good for watching.
Cons: it may cause virus and sometime its confussing.
Summary: i actually like it because it is good for watching d.v.d and music.
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Version: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.2217D
"I use Cyberlink Power DVD, but no sound coming out."
Pros: I don't like it
Cons: I don't like it
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.2217D
"clunky product with awful service"
Pros: Can do simple taks slowly but acceptably
Cons: HP sticks it in their high end PCs in limited form. Any function beyond the simplest requires an upgarde which apparently only works in Chinese. Service is virtually non-existent and desgined primarily to make you go away.
Summary: This is a very slow product with no service.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.2217D
Pros: Nice Interface But Not Great...
Cons: Its Slow In My Hi-Performance PC That Means Its Slow Everywhere.The Options Are Not That Well Managed.
Summary: Its Worth For Free..Nothing Special On PDVD8.People Have Better Option Downloading Other Media Players For Free.
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