Corel® WinDVD® 8 Receives DTS-HD Master Audio™ Certification
Corel® WinDVD® 8 now supports DTS-HD Master Audio™ for superior audio playback of Blu-ray Discs and high-definition video
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL) (TSX:CRE), a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, today announced that Corel® WinDVD® 8 has received DTS-HD Master Audio™ certification. Demonstrations of WinDVD with DTS-HD Master Audio support will be held at Computex Taipei June 3-7, 2008 in the Corel Computex suites # 1109/1110 at the Grand Hyatt® Taipei Hotel.
“As the world’s number one DVD and video playback software, Corel WinDVD, now with DTS-HD Master Audio, will provide a superior entertainment experience for PC users.”
By receiving DTS-HD Master Audio certification, Corel WinDVD has fulfilled all of the DTS test specification requirements ensuring the best possible audio experience when viewing Blu-ray® Discs and high-definition videos.
With DTS-HD Master Audio support, Corel WinDVD now plays back Blu-ray Discs in surround sound format with up to 7.1 discrete channels of high-quality audio using lossless compression for the closest possible reproduction of the studio's original master.
“We are pleased Corel WinDVD is among the first to gain DTS-HD Master Audio certification for high-definition playback software,” said James Carrington, Senior Director, OEM and Strategic Product Marketing at Corel. “With DTS-HD Master Audio in Corel WinDVD, PC users can experience cutting-edge sound when playing back the latest high-definition movies and videos providing a superior audio experience.”
"We are excited Corel WinDVD has received DTS-HD Master Audio certification," said David Tan, VP Product Management/North American Licensing for DTS®. "As the world’s number one DVD and video playback software, Corel WinDVD, now with DTS-HD Master Audio, will provide a superior entertainment experience for PC users."
Corel WinDVD with DTS-HD Master Audio support will be available to OEMs in late 2008.
About Corel Corporation
Corel is a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software with more than 100 million users worldwide. The Company's product portfolio includes some of the world's most popular and widely recognized software brands including CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite, Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo, Corel® Painter™, Corel DESIGNER®, VideoStudio®, Corel® WordPerfect® Office, WinDVD, WinZip® and iGrafx®. Designed to help people become more productive and express their creative potential, Corel's software strives to set a higher standard for value with full-featured products that are easier to learn and use. The industry has responded with hundreds of awards recognizing Corel's leadership in software innovation, design and value.
Corel’s products are sold in more than 75 countries through a well-established network of international resellers, retailers, original equipment manufacturers, online providers and Corel’s global websites. The Company’s headquarters are located in Ottawa, Canada with major offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Taiwan, China and Japan. Corel’s stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CREL and on the TSX under the symbol CRE.
About DTS
DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSI) is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS decoders are in virtually every major brand of 5.1-channel surround processor, and there are hundreds of millions of DTS-licensed consumer electronics products available worldwide. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theatre, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as DVD-Video, HD-DVD, Blu-ray Disc and Surround Music software. Founded in 1993, DTS is headquartered in Agoura Hills, California and has offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and China. For further information, please visit www.dts.com.
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