CyberLink today launched a new and improved version of PowerDVD. PowerDVD 11 has a host of new features and having played with a pre-release version I can say that the Media Center experience (known as Cinema Mode) although still not a fully integrated experience, seems much smoother. There are numerous other improvements and, although I am yet to try them in anger, the introduction of the new iOS and Android Remote Apps looks useful. There are still some things I dislike, in particular the way PowerDVD insists on grabbing all the AutoPlay handlers for media it can process, but generally this seems to be really good release. One feature I do like is that you can now play DLNA hosted content and also video from online sites like YouTube in PowerDVD with the full capabilities of its TruTheater upscaling technology.
I met with CyberLink Europe a few weeks back and recorded a really good interview covering their new product range. Hopefully this will be in next week’s show.
Press Release:
CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 11 with New iPhone and Android Apps
Playback Blu-Ray discs, DVDs, video files, music and photos to take your entertainment experience beyond your PC; with new apps for your iPhone, iPad and Android devices now included.
London, April 21, 2011 – CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW)today released PowerDVD 11, the latest version of the award-winning media playback software for PCs. A universal player, PowerDVD 11 is designed to be the only application you will need to view Blu-ray and DVD movies, videos, photos and to listen to music.
PowerDVD 11 introduces a multitude of new features, including support to playback and transfer content from your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android phone or slate device to your PC. Additionally, for smart device content, PowerDVD now facilitates the playback of remote media from sources such as DLNA servers and social networking sites like Facebook, Flickr and YouTube.
Another new key feature for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android users is the new PowerDVD Remote app, allowing users to control PowerDVD from the comfort of their sofa.
“While the PC remains central to the digital entertainment experience, portable devices and online content are playing increasingly important roles,” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “PowerDVD 11 smoothes the flow between the PC, smart devices and online content so that users can get the most out of their digital entertainment anywhere.”
Media playback wouldn’t be complete without top quality audio, which PowerDVD 11 takes to the next level with premium 5.1-channel DTS audio experience across all three retail versions, as well as new Dolby Digital Plus support for MP4 files.
Key Features of PowerDVD 11
PowerDVD 11 users with iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android devices are able to download and install the PowerDVD Remote app, enabling them to remote control PowerDVD playback of Blu-ray and DVD movies, videos, photos and music from the comfort of their sofa.
Key Features of PowerDVD Remote
CyberLink PowerDVD 11Versions
PowerDVD 11Ultra: £ 79.99
PowerDVD 11 Deluxe: £ 54.99
PowerDVD 11Standard: £ 39.99
Upgrades for previous PowerDVDversions are available starting at £ 24.99.
Product Availability
PowerDVD 11 is available online, supporting the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Russian and Portuguese. CyberLink offers OEM versions to PC and CE manufacturing customers, while a free trial download is also available from the CyberLink website.
PowerDVD Remote can be found on the Apple App Store and Android Market supporting the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Russian and Portuguese.
CyberLink PowerDVD Remote Versions
PowerDVD Remote (for PowerDVD 11 Standard version users): £ 3.99
PowerDVD Remote FREE (for PowerDVD 11 Ultra/Deluxe users): FREE
