Computex: June 1 - 5, 2004
Visit CyberLink at Hall 3, Software Pavilion, G024-025
Taipei, Taiwan----May 25, 2004----CyberLink Corp., a leading developer of digital video software and training solutions, announced today that it will launch 3 new applications, preview and showcase the advanced technologies at Computex. Each of the new products enhances the CyberLink DVD Solution, the all-in-one, integrated solution that supports the growing DVD recordable market. Announcements and demonstrations include:
- The launch of PowerDVD Copy, for DVD movie discs backup
- The launch of PowerBackUp, for data backup onto DVDs, CDs
and hard disks
- The launch of PhotoNow, solution for retouching photos
- The world's first and only option for CPRM support in PowerDVD
- Double layer technologies in Power2Go and
PowerProducer 2 Gold
- A technology preview for next generation DVD Audio format
- DVD Forum verifies PowerProducer 2 Gold as world's most compatible
DVD software
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"According to the latest research report from Japan Electronics and the Information Technology Industries Association, global demand for DVD recorders is forecast to rise 150% in 2004, and another 75% in 2005. Given that, it is easy to tell what the next "must have" capability is to satisfy this emerging market's users' needs," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "The functionality users need is simple - an easy way to do more with the DVD burners on PCs. The applications in CyberLink's DVD Solution are integrated seamlessly together by a function-driven interface: PowerStarter. It's the ideal solution to lead hardware makers to success."
CyberLink DVD Solution is an all-in-one, integrated solution that combines CyberLink's well-known applications with a task orientated user-friendly interface that provides easy action-specific navigation. In addition, users can add their frequently used features to a favorites menu for extra convenience. At Computex 2004, CyberLink will introduce 3 new applications and demonstrate the latest technologies supported by the CyberLink DVD Solution.
New applications at a glance:
PowerBackup
CyberLink's PowerBackup is a powerful yet practical tool for protecting essential
data. It offers a step-by-step approach to saving data onto a disc, a local
hard drive, or a network.
PhotoNow!
PhotoNow! turns captured mishaps into satisfying records of photos. Featuring
practical and easy-to-use tools, PhotoNow! offers a choice of one-click auto-fixing
or to manual image adjustments. Photos can be imported and exported in a broad
range of file formats.
PowerDVD Copy
CyberLink's PowerDVD Copy is a specialized tool for video content backup from
a DVD. Easy-to-select options and an uncomplicated interface simplify the disc-making
process.
New Technologies Being Showcased at Computex 2004
DVD Audio Playback
While the current mainstream 2 channel audio track CD is dominating the market,
the 5.1 channel DVD audio, a next generation high-definition audio format, has
just been announced and is expected to become widely used quickly. To meet the
demand for exceptional audio quality, CyberLink is developing DVD Audio Playback,
an audio option for PowerDVD, which will support the 5.1 channel DVD audio playback.
This product is scheduled to release later this year
PowerDVD CPRM
A current PowerDVD option, PowerDVD CPRM provides Content Protection for Recordable
Media (CPRM). This hardware technology enforces "copy-once only" restrictions.
This product is the world's first DVD software to support Content Protection
for Recordable Media (CPRM) on the PC. Users will now be able to watch their
CPRM-standard discs on their computers using PowerDVD.
Double-layer Recording Technology
Both Power2Go and PowerProducer 2 Gold now support recording up to 8.5 GB of
video and data on one double-layer disc. At Computex, CyberLink will introduce
the world's first adoption of double-layer technology in video burning from
digital video, camcorder, TV or VCR formats directly onto a DVD.
DVD-Video logo for PC Authoring
The "PC DVD authoring software verification" program held by DVD Forum
protects the interests of consumers by providing compatibility between DVD hardware,
software, and optical discs. CyberLink PowerProducer 2 Gold and PowerProducer
2 are now the world's first and second software to have successfully passed
DVD Format Verification
Current CyberLink DVD Solution Applications
CyberLink's DVD Solution family of products includes award-winning software
including:
- PowerDVD/PowerDVD CPRM to playback DVD/CPRM DVD with enhanced visuals and
audio
- PowerDirector for editing home movies with TV-like effects
- PowerProducer to capture, author and burn home movies onto DVDs
- MediaShow for fixing photos and creating slideshows quickly
- Power2Go which burns data and music with easy drag-and-drop steps
- PowerDVD Copy to make copies of DVD movie discs
- PowerBackUp to backup valuable data onto DVDs and hard disks
About CyberLink Corp.
Founded in 1995, CyberLink Corp. is a world leader and pioneer in bringing advanced
digital video and audio software applications to market. The products are categorized
into two major lines: Digital Multimedia Solutions and Training Solutions. Digital
Multimedia Solutions include Media Creation Products focusing on advancing technologies
to capture, edit, author, and record all types of media, and Digital Entertainment
products providing high quality media enjoyment on the PC by perfecting state-of-the-art
audio-video technologies. These award-winning software applications are ideal
solutions for turning today's mainstream computers into home theaters and digital
video centers. The company's Training Solutions include authoring tools for
creating training content and training management systems that offer an easy
and cost effective way to deliver and manage training programs over corporate
intranets or the Internet. As a result of the company's solid growth and profitability,
CyberLink became a public company in October 2000 and is listed on the Taiwan
Over The Counter Exchange (OTC: 5203). To keep up with market demands, CyberLink
has operations in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region including
Japan. CyberLink's worldwide headquarter is in Taipei. http://www.gocyberlink.com/
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