June 1, 2001----Taipei, Taiwan----CyberLink, a leading software developer of digital video and streaming multimedia applications, has recently announced an agreement with MAXDATA to bundle its PowerDVD software DVD player with MAXDATA's desktop personal computers and notebooks available throughout the European market. PowerDVD is the leading software DVD playback solution with advanced video and audio playback and a multitude of features that enhance personalized enjoyment of DVD titles. With consumers demanding systems that provide innovative design, ease of use and powerful performance, PowerDVD perfectly complements the high quality, technologically superior range of PCs and notebooks from MAXDATA.
Established in 1987, MAXDATA is one of the leading PC manufacturers and systems integrators in Europe, offering a broad range of PC products from industry-leading high-end PC servers and multimedia desktop computers to notebooks and high-quality Belinea monitors. PowerDVD is currently bundled with all MAXDATA PCs and notebooks with advanced DVD-ROM drives. According to Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink, "MAXDATA's established reputation and longstanding experience in the European market allows us to reach many valuable customers in Europe. We value our partnership with MAXDATA and it is our pleasure to cooperate with them in combining hardware and software in a total solution for the European PC market."
About
PowerDVD
PowerDVD is the world's number one software DVD player due to its high quality
audio and video playback, advanced navigation and best hardware support. CyberLink
PowerDVD can deliver high quality DVD playback at full frame rate with extremely
low CPU consumption (only Celeron 350 and above required). New features to its
already long list of features include Dolby Headphone Technology, bringing the
Dolby Surround experience to any standard pair of stereo headphones and Digital
Zoom, allowing users to view special effects, hidden features and fine details
at either 4 or 9 times the normal screen ratio. Plus, PowerDVD is an excellent
solution for hardware vendors due to its low CPU consumption and full hardware
compatibility.
About
MAXDATA PCs & Notebooks
The affordable Pentium? III and new blistering Pentium? 4 based MAXDATA
PCs & notebooks offer a proven design for all types of businesses. Across
the range, MAXDATA PCs & notebooks offer leading technology for outstanding
speed and performance. As applications become more demanding, you will need
a computer that is a long-term investment. Look no further, MAXDATA PCs &
notebooks have it all!
About
CyberLink Corp.
CyberLink Corporation develops award winning software solutions utilizing digital
video and audio kernel technology. The company fully utilizes the powers of
today's personal computer and Internet connectivity to create new applications
that maximize personal video entertainment, enhance visual communication and
increase corporate productivity. Today, CyberLink offers two major product lines:
Digital Video Applications and Streaming Multimedia Solutions. Digital Video
Applications focus on providing video/audio playback and recording capabilities
on the personal computer. These award-winning software applications are ideal
solutions for building home theaters and digital video centers right from today's
mainstream computers. Streaming Multimedia Solutions offer breakthrough technologies
to stream and manage high-quality, media-rich contents on the Internet.
CyberLink programs are available for press evaluation. Please contact Ty Ung or Erik Hermanson at press@goCyberlink.com or by phone at: +886-2-8667-1298, ext. 301 or 308 for more details.
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