InterVideo Introduces WinDVD Platinum

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InterVideo, Inc. has launched WinDVD Platinum, which includes a number of new features including DivX support, making WinDVD Platinum the ultimate way to watch DivX movies. The new software is also the first DVD player to include Dolby Virtual Speaker Technology, a brand new technology from Dolby that replicates rich, surround sound audio over only two speakers.

Home theater surround systems normally use five speakers: three across the front and two surround speakers on the sides. Until now, users with less than five speakers could not enjoy full home theater surround sound, but Dolby Virtual Speaker technology changes all that. Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses an advanced psychoacoustics algorithm to create over two speakers, or more, the same surround effect produced by a multi-channel system. Audio channels are processed through advanced "filters" that simulates the sonic signature of a speaker located within an acoustic space. By re-creating these waveforms, as they would be heard from real speakers, it is possible to experience a very realistic sensation of five discrete sound sources over two speakers.

"We're delighted that InterVideo has included Dolby Virtual Speaker technology in the WinDVD Platinum DVD player," said Greg Rodehau, director of PC and Gaming Technology, Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby Virtual Speaker technology creates a rich, immersive multi-channel audio experience, using just two speakers. With Dolby Virtual Speaker Technology PC users can experience new levels of entertainment, when a multi-speaker set-up is not practical."

In addition to Dolby Virtual Speaker functionality, WinDVD Platinum also includes several new features not found in any other version of WinDVD including: Movie Effector and advanced de-interlacing for higher quality video, docking capabilities, new skins and support for 96 khZ/24 bit audio - which produces high-resolution sound for audiophiles.

"The exciting new features rolled out by InterVideo provide further evidence of the creativity and innovation that has made WinDVD Platinum the world's best and most popular software DVD player," said Jordan Greenhall, co- founder and CEO of DivXNetworks. "The addition of DivX video support will provide a complete multimedia package on the desktop, allowing consumers to easily play back DVD-quality DivX files in all their full-screen, full-motion glory."

"InterVideo is constantly looking for and inventing new ways to make our software more useful and powerful," said Steve Ro, founder and CEO of InterVideo. "By adding Dolby Virtual Speaker technology to WinDVD Platinum anyone can watch DVDs on their computer in full surround sound, with only two speakers."

WinDVD Platinum also includes the more than 30 new features and enhancements that were added to WinDVD 4 Plus, such as improved picture quality, easier-to-use Time-Stretching and Video Desktop - which lets users watch movies under their desktop icons while working and checking email.

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