RV770, Swift to Bring Back AMD's Lost Market Share

Advanced Micro Devices intends to get back the company's lost graphics market share with the advent of its highest-end graphics processor in the RV770 family. According to AMD, the company expectsits shares to rise substantially immediately after the new graphics cards are released on the market.

The AMD roadmap specifies that the next generation of graphics processors will be announced during the second quarter of the year, and unofficial sources even claim that it has been slated for release sometime in May. The preliminary tests, combined with the technical specifications, claim that the RV770-based graphics cards in the Radeon HD 4800 family can deliver 40 percent more graphics power than any other graphics product from AMD.

The latest report issued by the Jon Peddie Research consulting company reads that the graphics division of Advanced Micro Devices (the former ATI) continues to bleed market share. On the other side of the fence, Nvidia has managed to gain additional market share during the fourth quarter of the last year. The company now accounts for 71% of the total shipped units, a 7 percent increase as compared to the previous quarter. AMD only managed to ship less than 30 percent on the graphics cards market.

However, Nvidia is not the only threat that AMD has to face in the graphics business, as Intel is also aiming at delivering new generations of chipsets with integrated graphics cores. AMD responded to Intel's integrated graphics cores for mobile processors with its own Swift micro-architecture, part of the Fusion platform, that integrates graphics and computing cores on the same silicon.

The Swift micro-architecture will come in two flavors, depending on the number of cores: the dual-core chip will be called the Black Swift, while the single-core counterpart will be named the White Swift. Both chips will be built on the K10 micro-architecture and are expected to hit the shelves during the second half of the next year.

AMD Details Next-generation Platforms

AMD's desktop platforms detail the switch from AM2+ to AM3 (Source: AMD)

Desktop offerings from AMD will largely include dual and tri-core K10 processors (Source: AMD)

Not willing to yield anything to Centrino, AMD's "Puma" and "Shrike" initiatives will bundle all of the company's newest mobile technology into one ubiquitous platform (Source: AMD)

Long gone is the talk of 4x4; AMD discusses its platform programs with a mainstream approach

AMD yesterday held its 2007 Financial Analyst Day in which it revealed its updated corporate roadmap. AMD has a flurry of new platform releases planned out for 2008, 2009 and 2010 and, contrary to previous analysts days, the company had no problem detailing its initiatives in full depth.

AMD’s recent Spider launch marked AMD’s first foray into the enthusiast market with its next-generation K10 architecture. AMD, however, has two more enthusiast platforms planned out for 2008 and 2009.

Towards the second half of 2008 AMD will release its second K10-based Enthusiast platform, dubbed Leo. Leo will feature quad- and triple-core 45nm Deneb and Propus cores manufactured on a 45nm process node. The chips will support DDR2 memory, HT 3.0 and run on the same AM2+ package as current Phenom processors. The platform launch will also consist of 790FX/790/770 chipsets with SB700 south bridges, and AMD’s new R600-based graphics processors.

In the first half of 2009, AMD plans to update its Leo platform. The largest change in the "Leo refresh" will be AMD’s move to DDR3 and the new AM3 package. The platform launch will also consist of a new RD890 chipset with the SB800 south bridge. AMD will also launch its next-generation ATI R700-series graphics processors at this time.

AMD also announced its new mainstream desktop platform, dubbed Cartwheel, scheduled for quarter of 2008. The launch will consist of quad-, triple-,and dual-core K10-based Toliman and Kuma cores. The new chips will be manufactured on a 65nm process node. AMD’s RS780 DX10 integrated graphics chipset will also be launched along with optional R600-series graphics processors with Hybrid Graphics functionality and Vista Premium certification.

In short, AMD’s Hybrid Graphics technology permits users to combine integrated graphics with specific discrete graphics cards that support Hybrid Graphics to form a cost-efficient CrossFire.

In 2009, AMD will refresh its Cartwheel platform with 45nm quad-, triple-, and dual-core Popus, Heka and Regor cores. Mimicking AMD’s update schedule for its enthusiast platform, the refreshed Carthwheel platform will support DDR3 memory and come based on the AM3 interface. The platform features an RS780 chipset with a new SB800 south bridge along with optional R700-series graphics processors and Hybrid Graphics Technology.

Two is the number of the day, and that is no exception when talking about AMD’s mobile platform roadmap.

In Q1 2008 AMD will introduce its Puma notebook platform. The platform launch will sport new dual-core Griffin processors along with the AMD RS780 chipset and integrated DirectX 10 graphics via AMD’s M8x graphics chip.
In 2009, AMD will elevate its game plan in the mobile segment with the release of its first Fusion-derived mobile chips. Consumers will begin seeing the first fruits of AMD’s Fusion efforts, which AMD has touted for over a year now.

The Shrike platform launch will feature AMD’s third-generation Stars core dubbed Swift. Swift, manufactured on a 45nm process node, will feature three K10 microprocessor cores and one graphics processor core. The platform will also feature M9x graphics with integrated DirectX 10 support along with support for DDR3. Like other AMD technologies, the Swift's shift to DDR3 will require a new socket, dubbed FS1.

Absent from these roadmaps is the AMD 4x4 initiative. AMD announced it will no longer pursue the knocked-down server platform for desktop enthusiasts last month -- just one year after it announced plans for three more generations of the technology.

AMD Launches "Puma" Mobile Platform

AMD today paper launched its Puma platform in a press event streamed live over the web. Puma is AMD’s third-generation mobile platform based on AMD’s Griffin processor and RS780M chipset.

AMD first broke news of its Puma platform in April of last year. Information at that time was mainly about the platform’s CPU, Griffin, and the only details revealed about the CPU were rather conceptual in nature.

Puma is AMD’s first attempt at a “complete” mobile platform. Whereas AMD’s previous mobile platforms had a diluted set of requirements, Puma’s specifications are stronger than previous mobile AMD platforms.

In order to be branded as part of the Puma platform, notebooks must come with a Griffin CPU, RS780M chipset and WiFi adapter -- a discrete graphics card is optional. Since AMD believes in offering its partners “diversity”, it chooses not to follow the route paved by Intel’s Centrino, which requires a Core 2 processor, GM965/PM965 chipset and an Intel wireless adapter to be branded as a Centrino notebook.

Currently, AMD’s Griffin processor, which is officially named Turion Ultra, is only dual core. Although there is a possibility of a quad core Griffin processor, as of right now it is not on AMD’s roadmap.

Griffin chips currently feature 1MB L2 cache per core along with support for DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 SO-DIMM memory (up to 8GB). The two cores communicate with each other via an internal crossbar switch. In addition, the CPU runs on AMD’s updated HyperTransport 3.0 specification.

In order to reduce power draw, AMD says that Griffin features three independent power planes. One power plane is given to each CPU while the third one is taken by the Northbridge. To further help promote power efficiency, AMD says each core can also run at independent frequencies. AMD claims that the cores can dynamically shift frequency levels while executing a thread.

The RS780M includes an integrated Direct X 10 graphics controller which AMD says is four to five times faster than Intel’s X3100 IGP, and brings support for HDMI and HDCP + Audio to Puma via AMD’s Universal Video Decoder. The chipset also features built-in support for two display controllers. Puma does support DisplayPort functionality; however, it is up to each individual board maker to implement in the feature.

To help save power when running off of battery power, AMD says its PowerXpress technology dynamically switches, without any reboot, from external graphics to integrated graphics. According to the company, the change happens instantly and unnoticeably when changing power sources, however, the option is provided to disable this feature. Likewise, Hybrid Crossfire technology will allow you to use a discrete graphics controller with the integrated graphics controller for increased gaming performance.

As AMD’s answer to Intel’s Santa Rosa, analysts predict that the launch of Puma is crucial to the company’s success and financial well being.

AMD says that Puma plays a pivotal role in the period leading up to the release of its Fusion chips. According to AMD, the tighter integration of the CPU and chipset in Puma serves as a milestone to Fusion.

AMD says that it has over 100 design wins with Puma and that systems will ship at the end of Q2. Puma-based notebooks will be included on notebooks ranging from $699 to $2,500 at launch.

DirectX End-User Redistributable 9.0c - March 2008

Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. DirectX includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX APIs.

At the core of DirectX are its application programming interfaces, or APIs. The APIs act as a kind of bridge for the hardware and the software to "talk" to each other. The DirectX APIs give multimedia applications access to the advanced features of high-performance hardware such as three-dimensional (3-D) graphics acceleration chips and sound cards. They control low-level functions, including two-dimensional (2-D) graphics acceleration; support for input devices such as joysticks, keyboards, and mice; and control of sound mixing and sound output. Because of DirectX, what you experience with your computer is better 3-D graphics and immersive music and audio effects.

Additional Information:
- The DirectX redist installation includes all the latest and previous released DirectX runtime. This includes the bi-monthly D3DX, XInput, and Managed DirectX components.
- The DirectX runtime cannot be uninstalled. We recommend Windows Me and Windows XP users create a "System Restore" point before installing.

Simply put, DirectX is a Windows technology that enables higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re playing games or watching video on your PC.

Supported Operating Systems:
- Windows 2000; Windows 2000 Advanced Server; Windows 2000 Professional Edition ; Windows 2000 Server; Windows 2000 Service Pack 2; Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Windows 98; Windows 98 Second Edition; Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition; Windows Small Business Server 2003 ; Windows XP; Windows XP 64-bit; Windows XP Home Edition ; Windows XP Media Center Edition; Windows XP Professional Edition ; Windows XP Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 2; Windows XP Starter Edition; Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

Homepage - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.mspx

Size: 64.9 MB

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µTorrent 1.7.7 Build 8179/ µTorrent 1.8 Build 8891

Alpha µTorrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint. µTorrent was designed to use as little cpu, space and memory as possible while offering all the functionalites expected from advanced clients. With BitTorrent, you can download files faster and contribute by sharing files and bandwidth.

Features of "µTorrent":
· Multiple simultaneous downloads
· Smart bandwidth usage
· File level priorities
· Configurable bandwidth scheduling
· Global and per-torrent speed limiting
· Quickly resumes interrupted transfers
· UPnP support (WinXP only)
· Supports popular protocol extensions
· Trackerless support (Mainline DHT)
· Localized to different languages
· Typical memory use less than 6 MB
· Incredibly small: about 250 KB

Changes in µTorrent Version 1.8 alpha (build 8891), 2008-03-07:
- Feature: seed to peer ratio column
- Change: remove one hour cap on interval and min_interval
- Fix: re-hash after hash failure would sometimes be incorrect

Changes in µTorrent Version 1.8 alpha (build 8872), 2008-03-06:
- Fix: more connection parse errors

Changes in µTorrent Version 1.8 alpha (build 8855), 2008-03-05:
- Fix: encrypted connection parse error
- Fix: rare crash with metadata requests

Be warned, this is an alpha, not a beta, so bugs are to be expected, and it is not to be considered feature complete. Don't test this on private trackers without explicit permission from staff, if you value your account. Please test and report bugs/crashes/etc. Thanks.

Homepage - http://utorrent.com

Size: 256 KB

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Mozilla Firefox 'Gran Paradiso' 3.0 Beta 4

Mozilla Firefox - faster, more secure, easier to use and sporting a new look, this latest Firefox release sets a new standard for web browser innovation. Mozilla Firefox project (formerly Firebird, which was formerly Phoenix) is a redesign of Mozilla's browser component, written using the XUL user interface language and designed to be cross-platform. It is small, fast and easy to use, and offers many advantages over other web browsers, such as the tabbed browsing and the ability to block pop-up windows.

Mozilla Firefox 3 is focused on improved memory handling, performance, and stability, improved XUL, and new core components such as application data stored in SQLite. Mozilla Firefox 3 could break a few existing extensions and applications built on top of Firefox, and it will definitely include new optimizations if you like to build on the popular browser. Mozilla Firefox 3 should have additional JavaScript and SVG features if you're into that sort of thing.

Features in Firefox include:
- Easy migration: Switching to Firefox has never been easier now that Firefox imports data like Favorites, history, settings, cookies and passwords from Internet Explorer. Firefox can also import settings from Mozilla 1.x, Netscape and Opera.
- Smaller Download: Continuing efforts to make this the most efficient browser, the Windows version of Firefox is now only a 4.7 MB download, making downloading Firefox a breeze for dial-up and broadband users alike.
- New Default Theme: A new default theme provides a bright new look for Windows and Linux users.
- SmartUpdate: A new SmartUpdate feature notifies users of new versions of Firefox to ensure that the browser is always up to date.
- Help: A new online help system makes this one powerful, friendly browser.
- Extension/Theme Manager: New Extension and Theme Managers provide a convenient and secure way to manage and update the hundreds of add-ons that set Firefox apart from other browsers.
Mozilla Firefox also includes numerous bug fixes and incremental improvements, including faster page load speed.
- Popup Blocking: Stop annoying popup ads in their tracks with Firefox's built in popup blocker.
- Tabbed Browsing: View more than one web page in a single window with this time saving feature. Open links in the background so that they're ready for viewing when you're ready to read them.
- Smarter Search: Google Search is built right into the toolbar, and there are a plethora of other search tools including Keywords (type "dict " in the Location Bar), and FastFind (start typing the first few letters of some text in the page and Firefox takes you there).
- Privacy and Security: Built with your Security in mind, Firefox keeps your computer safe from malicious spyware by not loading harmful ActiveX controls. A comprehensive set of privacy tools keep your online activity your business.
- Hassle-Free Downloading: Files you download are automatically saved to your Desktop so they're easy to find. Fewer prompts mean files download quicker.
- Fits Like a Glove: Simple and intuitive, yet fully featured, Firefox has all the functions you're used to - Bookmarks, History, Full Screen, Text Zooming to make pages with small text easier to read, etc.
- S M L XL XXL XXXL: Firefox is the most customizable browser on the planet. Customize your toolbars to add additional buttons, install new Extensions that add new features, add new Themes to browse with style, and use the adaptive search system to allow you to search an infinite number of engines. Firefox is as big or small as you want.
- Setup's a Snap: At only 4.7MB (Windows), Firefox only takes minutes to download over a fast connection. The installer gets you set up quickly, and the new Easy Transition system imports all of your settings - Favorites, passwords and other data from Internet Explorer and other browsers - so you can start surfing right away.
- A Developer's Best Friend: Firefox comes with a standard set of developer tools including a powerful JavaScript and CSS error/warning console, and an optional Document Inspector that gives unheard of insight into how your pages work.
- Read Mail—Not Spam

Homepage - http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

Download Firefox 3.0 Beta 4 for Windows - 6.40 MB

Download Firefox 3.0 Beta 4 for Linux - 8.65 MB

Download Firefox 3.0 Beta 4 for MacOS - 16.7 MB

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KDE 4.0.2

KDE is a powerful graphical desktop environment for Unix workstations. It combines ease of use, contemporary functionality and outstanding graphical design with the technological superiority of the Unix operating system. It is an Internet project and truly open in every sense. Development takes place on the Internet and is discussed on our mailing lists and USENET news groups to which we invite and welcome everyone. No single group, company or organization controls the sources. All sources are open to everyone and may be distributed and modified by anyone subject to the well known GNU licenses.

Ubuntu 8.04 Alpha 6

Steve Langasek has announced the sixth alpha release of Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron": "Welcome to Hardy Heron Alpha-6, which will in time become Ubuntu 8.04." Some of the features of this release include "X.Org 7.3 with a new screen resolution utility that allows users to dynamically configure the resolution, refresh rate, and rotation of a second monitor; kernel based on 2.6.24.3 bringing in significant enhancements and fixes that have been merged in the last few months into the mainline kernel, PulseAudio enabled by default; Firefox 3 Beta 3 replaces Firefox 2 as the default browser; additional memory access checks so that /dev/mem and /dev/kmem can only be used to access device memory...." Read the release announcement and release notes for more information. Download (MD5): hardy-desktop-i386.iso (691MB, torrent), hardy-desktop-amd64.iso (696MB, torrent). Also released: 8.04 Alpha 6 images for Kubuntu (download, release notes), Kubuntu-KDE4 (download), Edubuntu (download), Xubuntu (download) and Ubuntu Studio (download).

Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 Version 8.0.6001.17184

Internet Explorer 8 takes the Web experience beyond the page and introduces a new way to seamlessly experience the power of the Web whether you are a Web developer writing to standards, or an end user discovering a new online service. This beta release is available to everyone, but is primarily for Web developers and designers to test the new tools, layout engine, and programming enhancements.

Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability. End user improvements include a streamlined interface, tabbed browsing, printing advances, improved search functionality, instant feeds (RSS), dynamic security protection, and more.

This Beta version of Internet Explorer is for web developers and designers. We invite you to use the resources listed below to learn about the improvements, changes and new features available in this release.

"This release contains some great advances in Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and layout, programming model, performance, reliability, usability and service integration. We are eager to ensure that the transition to Internet Explorer 8 is seamless for you and your audience, and to give you a head start on using many of the new features with your sites and services. We encourage you to test your sites and services, and our platform implementation, and give us feedback!"

Developers and designers of all skill levels need great tools to deliver modern websites and write more efficient code without having to switch between the browser and a separate development environment. Internet Explorer 8 includes built-in tools that work well for professionals as well as those trying CSS and scripting for the first time.

- Debug JavaScript
- View and change the document object model (DOM)
- CSS 2.1
- Data URI
- AJAX enhancements including navigation
- Resources

New and exciting features

Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 Release Notes

Homepage - http://www.microsoft.com

Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows XP x32 - 14.4 MB

Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows XP x64 - 28.6 MB

Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows Vista/2008 x32 - 11.4 MB

Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows Vista/2008 x64 - 20.4 MB

µTorrent 1.7.7 Build 8179/ µTorrent 1.8 Build 8855 Alpha

µTorrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint. µTorrent was designed to use as little cpu, space and memory as possible while offering all the functionalites expected from advanced clients. With BitTorrent, you can download files faster and contribute by sharing files and bandwidth.

Features of "µTorrent":
· Multiple simultaneous downloads
· Smart bandwidth usage
· File level priorities
· Configurable bandwidth scheduling
· Global and per-torrent speed limiting
· Quickly resumes interrupted transfers
· UPnP support (WinXP only)
· Supports popular protocol extensions
· Trackerless support (Mainline DHT)
· Localized to different languages
· Typical memory use less than 6 MB
· Incredibly small: about 200 KB

Changes in µTorrent Version 1.8 alpha (build 8852), 2008-03-04:
- Feature: add queue.slow_dl/ul_threshold advanced options
- Change: Right align search button popup menu to search button to match Windows (Internet) Explorer
- Change: preallocate diskspace now overrides bt.compact_allocation
- Change: unchoke local peers when not rate limited
- Change: last active column no longer counts sends while downloading
- Change: prevent skipping files when compact allocation is on, and prevent enabling compact allocation when files are skipped
- Change: do not use bt.compact_allocation by default on Vista, since files can not be skipped
- Fix: allow Update Feed on All Feeds
- Fix: Ignore last preference and overview tab from previous versions; fixes a crash when downgrading
- Fix: hash check on compact allocation would not drop pieces that are lost
- Fix: hash check on compact allocation would never find the last piece
- Fix: smart hashecheck would get incorrect hashes on pieces that span file boundaries
- Fix: Crash when redirecting multiple files at once

Changes in µTorrent Version 1.8 alpha (build 8855), 2008-03-05:
- Fix: encrypted connection parse error
- Fix: rare crash with metadata requests

Be warned, this is an alpha, not a beta, so bugs are to be expected, and it is not to be considered feature complete. Don't test this on private trackers without explicit permission from staff, if you value your account. Please test and report bugs/crashes/etc. Thanks.

Homepage - http://utorrent.com

Size: 256 KB

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ATI Catalyst 8.3 WHQL Display Driver for Windows XP/ Vista

This unified driver has been further enhanced to provide the highest level of power, performance, and reliability. The ATI CATALYST software suite is the ultimate in performance and stability.

This release note provides information on the latest posting of AMD's industry leading software suite, Catalyst™. This particular software suite updates both the AMD Display Driver, and the Catalyst™ Control Center. This unified driver has been further enhanced to provide the highest level of power, performance, and reliability. The AMD Catalyst™ software suite is the ultimate in performance and stability.

The Catalyst™ software suite 8.3 contains the following:
* Radeon™ display driver 8.471
* Multimedia Center™ 9.16 (Windows XP only)
* HydraVision™ (Windows XP only)
* HydraVision™ Basic Edition (Windows XP only)
* Remote Wonder 3.04 (Windows XP only)
* WDM Driver Install Bundle
* Southbridge/IXP Driver
* Catalyst™ Control Center Version 8.3

Catalyst™ 8.3 introduces the following new features:
* CrossFireX™ (Quad) Support 3 or 4 GPUs in CrossFireX™ Mode
* Hybrid Graphics Support
* DirectX 10.1 Support
* Anti-Aliasing Enhancements
* ATI Catalyst™ Control Center: HydraVision support for Windows Vista
* Digital Panel GPU image scaling
* Catalyst™ Control Center: Advanced Video Quality Controls
* ATI Catalyst™ driver: Tessellation support

The latest version of the Catalyst™ software suite is designed to support the following Microsoft Windows platforms:
- Windows Vista (32 and 64 bit versions)
- Windows XP Professional
- Windows XP Home Edition
- Windows XP Media Center Edition (graphics driver support only)

The Catalyst™ Vista driver for both the 32bit and 64bit versions of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system is supported on the following ATI Radeon™ products.

AMD Desktop Product Family Support for both Windows Vista and XP:
- ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 series
- ATI Radeon™ HD 3600 series
- ATI Radeon™ HD 3400 series
- ATI Radeon™ HD 2900 series
- ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 series
- ATI Radeon™ HD 2400 series
- ATI Radeon™ X1950 series
- ATI Radeon™ X1900 series
- ATI Radeon™ X1800 series
- ATI Radeon™ X1650 series
- ATI Radeon™ X1600 series
- ATI Radeon™ X1550 series
- ATI Radeon™ X1300 series
- ATI Radeon™ X1050 series
- ATI Radeon™ X850 series
- ATI Radeon™ X800 series
- ATI Radeon™ X700 series
- ATI Radeon™ X600 series
- ATI Radeon™ X550 series
- ATI Radeon™ X300 series
- ATI Radeon™ 9800 series
- ATI Radeon™ 9700 series
- ATI Radeon™ 9600 series
- ATI Radeon™ 9500 series

AMD Multimedia Family Product Support for both Windows Vista and XP:
- ATI All-in-Wonder™ X1900 Series
- ATI All-in-Wonder™ X1800 Series
- ATI All-in-Wonder™ 2006 Edition
- ATI All-in-Wonder™ X800 Series
- ATI Theater 650™
- ATI All-in-Wonder™ X600 Serie
- ATI Theater™ 550 PRO
- ATI All-in-Wonder™ 9800 Series
- ATI All-in-Wonder™ 9600 Series

Release Notes

Download your selected driver from ATI website

CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0.222 Beta

PowerDVD is the latest evolution of the world acclaimed DVD software program that offers maximum video and audio playback entertainment on the PC. It comes complete with numerous customizable video/audio controls that can deliver the highest quality viewing and listening experience. PowerDVD incorporates support for high-definition audio and video, true 8-channel home theater audio playback, virtual surround sound, as well as complete controls and extra features for DVD enthusiasts.

CyberLink enriches the high-definition movie experience with brand new PowerDVD 8, featuring support for interactive Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD features, home theater audio formats, and video file formats. New features let users extend the movie experience by building a database of movie info and trivia, writing movie reviews, rating their favorite movies, and creating movie remixes. A newly released web site dedicated to PowerDVD users allows the meeting and making of friends, and the sharing of movie information that can be synchronized with a user's own version of PowerDVD.

Introducing MoovieLive: the website that syncs seamlessly with PowerDVD and moves the movie experience beyond the PC. Aside from watching movies, users can now build their favorite movie collection, create and share movie remixes, rate and write reviews. It's all part of CyberLink's new dimension in movie entertainment.

MoovieLive is also the perfect way for users to share their interest in cinema by networking with friends all over the world. CyberLink ships over a million copies of PowerDVD each month, creating a massive group of PowerDVD users globally. PowerDVD 8 and MoovieLive represent the basis of a huge social network, where users can interact with each other to share their love of movies.

New Dimensions in Movie Entertainment
- Collect Favorite Movies
- Create Movie Remixes
- Network with Movie Friends
- Collaborate to Build a DVD Database

Cutting-Edge Movie Playback Technologies
- CyberLink TrueTheater Motion delivers smooth video playback, interpolating the number of frames.
- Support for HDMI ensures high quality audio for HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles.
- Support for leading graphics cards delivers the best high-definition video playback with low CPU consumption.

Homepage - http://www.cyberlink.com

Size: 87.7 MB

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