Corel Launches WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray

Corel announced the latest release of Corel WinDVD. Corel WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray features a new, more intuitive user interface, new video technologies including advanced upscaling that enables users to create near-high-definition viewing with standard-definition DVDs, enhanced Blu-ray Disc playback, as well as the latest in high-definition surround sound. The new user interface in WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray makes viewing and navigation easier. The sophisticated graphite design blends seamlessly with a Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista desktop. The de-cluttered user interface displays a clean, sleek look where navigation controls can be hidden instantly. Users will find advanced audio and video controls to personalize the playback experience.
The addition of Unique Trimension All2HD Upscaling technology helps convert standard-definition DVDs and videos to crisp near-high-definition video without the added expense of high-definition drives and media. The Digital Natural Motion technology helps remove the judder effect from fast-motion scenes for the smoothest possible playback creating a better-than-original look.
The De-snow Filter on WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray, removes digital noise from MPEG, H.264 and VC-1 low-resolution video and the De-block Filter removes blocky digital artifacts from MPEG, H.264 and VC-1 compressed video.
With WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray, users can enjoy 1080p high-definition Hollywood blockbusters or Blu-ray Disc home movies.
Next-generation interactivity provides access to pop-up menus or picture-in-picture features with full BD-J support, without interrupting the movie.
The WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray supports various surround sound technologies including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. NVIDIA PureVideo HD and ATI Avivo HD hardware acceleration provide increased user support of high-definition playback.It supports HDCP, AACS and BD+ and ensures content protection.It also supports playback of video from AVCHD camcorders copied from the camcorder hard drive, on AVCHD disc or memory card.
WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray optimizes the on-the-go movie viewing experience with the latest laptop features including:
The Battery Optimization feature of the WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray extends the life of the laptop’s battery providing extended playback time. It also features increased video and audio playback speed. WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray provides standard or widescreen viewing allowing flexibility for varying movie and laptop types.
It also supports virtual surround sound technologies even on headphones and stereo speakers.
WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray is priced at Rs. 2339.61, and is available at www.corel.com and over the coming weeks from Corel’s global channel partners. WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray also includes HD DVD playback with Advanced Navigation, and all the features and technologies in WinDVD 9 Plus and WinDVD 9.