CORRECTING and REPLACING InterVideo Unveils Mobile, Desktop Versatility of New Recorder Platinum 5 Software with Integrated WinDVD 5.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2004 In BW5328 issued Feb. 11, 2004: The last sentence in the graph beneath "Pricing, Availability" should read xxx Existing WinDVD Recorder U.S. and European users who have purchased WinDVD Recorder from InterVideo's web site since January 1, 2004 will receive a free upgrade to WinDVD Recorder Platinum 5 through March 20, 2004 (sted Existing WinDVD Recorder users will receive free upgrades). The corrected release reads: INTERVIDEO UNVEILS MOBILE, DESKTOP VERSATILITY OF NEW RECORDER PLATINUM 5 SOFTWARE WITH INTEGRATED WINDVD 5; DELIVERS TV, VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. , CAMCORDER, DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. RECORDER/PLAYER ENTERTAINMENT TO PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. , LAPTOPS InterVideo(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:IVII) announced today WinDVD(R) Recorder Platinum 5, the latest version of its award-winning digital video recorder See DVR. (DVR (1) (Digital Video Recorder) A device that records video onto a hard disk from one or more ceiling mounted video cameras. Part of a security system, the DVR typically supports 4, 8 or 16 separate camera channels. ) and DVD player combination software. Designed to provide PC users with the broadest range of entertainment options, WinDVD Recorder Platinum 5 delivers the highest-quality playback and advanced recording technologies in a single solution. The new software can be used to record video captured from a camcorder, DV camera, digital TV set-top box or a VCR directly to DVD for immediate playback. The same software can be used for TV time-shifting capabilities and to schedule TV broadcast recordings. Features that have also been included are InterVideo Mobile Technology for battery conservation, Intel(R)'s Hyper-Threading technology for multitasking multitasking Mode of computer operation in which the computer works on multiple tasks at the same time. A task is a computer program (or part of a program) that can be run as a separate entity. and a Movie Encyclopedia for online information. These features enhance the viewing and listening experience for both home and mobile users. WinDVD Recorder Platinum 5 includes InterVideo WinDVD Platinum 5, one of the world's most popular DVD players, and InterVideo technology for viewing and recording TV programs with a PC. By integrating these technologies with InterVideo's unique direct DVD burning technology, the company cost-effectively delivers the entertainment options most wanted by consumers in one easy-to-use solution. In addition to being able to watch recorded DVD and DivX(R) videos at their convenience, WinDVD Recorder Platinum 5 users can take advantage of the software's TV time-shifting capabilities using InterVideo's leading MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). technology to avoid missing part of their TV program if there is an interruption. They can pause the broadcast at any time, enjoy instant replays and edit recorded programs to delete unwanted segments. With the ability to record directly to disc, rather than having to wait while the video is buffered to the PC's hard drive, WinDVD Recorder Platinum 5 provides a low-cost replacement for a consumer DVD recorder. It can also be used to archive videos and to convert old home movies from VHS (Video Home System) A half-inch, analog videocassette recorder (VCR) format introduced by JVC in 1976 to compete with Sony's Betamax, introduced a year earlier. tapes to long-lasting CDs or DVDs. New features that have been added to WinDVD Recorder Platinum 5 include: -- Mobile User Support: New mobile technology helps users extend the battery when playing DVDs on Intel processor based-notebooks. The technology extends playback by selecting the cache size of system memory to improve drive power. Users can also prevent unexpected battery depletion by setting the minimum battery requirements for playback, giving them time to properly close applications. With Dolby(R) Headphone support for all content, travelers can enjoy true surround sound on their headphones. -- Expanded Audio Support: In addition to Dolby Headphone support, WinDVD Recorder Platinum 5 includes a broad range of multi-channel audio options with DTS (1) (Digital Theatre Sound) A digital audio encoding system used in movie and home theaters. Popularized by the movie Jurassic Park, the six-channel (5. , Dolby ProLogic II and SRS SRS, SRS-A see slow-reacting substance. surround, and 7- and 8-channel sound card support. -- Movie Encyclopedia: Using a searchable database of movie facts, the software detects the DVD that is playing and shows information on the movie, actors, director etc. Movie Encyclopedia also allows users to add information to the database. -- Hyper-Threading Support: With optimizations for Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, users can now watch DVDs while working on their computer or surfing the Web. This support includes Intel's recently announced Prescott processor. -- MyPlayback Features: Ideal for creating personal playlists with audio tracks or video files from DVDs, VCDs, SVCDs and CDs. Favorite DVDs can be bookmarked and saved as a file (.bmk) that can be exported or archived. Users can also grab a screen capture of a cool image and save it as wallpaper or email it -- perfect for showing friends favorite special effects. With WinDVD Recorder Platinum 5, users can also capture video from a DV camcorder via IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394 support. Files can be captured as AVI (Audio Video Interleaved) A Windows multimedia video format from Microsoft. It interleaves standard waveform audio and digital video frames (bitmaps) to provide reduced animation at 15 fps at 160x120x8 resolution. Audio is 11,025Hz, 8-bit samples. or MPEG files, and DV AVI files can be converted back to DV tape for archiving. DV camcorder playback control functions include fast forward, rewind and advanced seek capabilities. Easy file conversion and support for CD, DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). , DVD-RW (DVD-Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD Forum. Also called "DVD Dash RW" and "DVD Minus RW," DVD-RW uses phase change recording. The media hold 4.7GB per side and can be rewritten 1,000 times. , DVD+R (DVD+Recordable) A write-once (read only) version of the DVD+RW optical disc from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+Rs hold up to 4.7GB of data per side and can be read by DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. A DVD+R DL disc is a "dual layer" DVD+R that holds a total of 8.5GB. , DVD+RW (DVD+Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+RW media can be read on DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. and DVD-RAM A rewritable DVD disc endorsed by the DVD Forum. Using phase change technology, DVD-RAMs are like removable hard disks, and the media can be rewritten 100,000 times compared to 1,000 times for DVD-RW and DVD+RW. The first DVD-RAM drives with a capacity of 2.6GB (single sided) or 5. puts an end to the confusion about formats and compatibility. DVDs created with WinDVD Recorder Platinum 5 will automatically play on any consumer electronics player or recorder with support for DVD +/-VR and DVD Video formats. Broad compatibility gives consumers the flexibility to move their videos from a PC to a TV or a laptop equipped with a DVD player or recorder. Installed in minutes, InterVideo's next-generation WinDVD Recorder includes help menus to guide new users in mastering the software's dual-playback/recording functionality and broad feature set. Pricing, Availability Compatible with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000, and XP, WinDVD Recorder Platinum 5 is available at InterVideo's web site, www.intervideo.com, in the U.S. and Europe for an MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) of $99.00. Upgrades for existing users of WinDVD Platinum 5 and WinDVR(TM) 3 will be available for $39.95. Existing WinDVD Recorder U.S. and European users who have purchased WinDVD Recorder from InterVideo's web site since January 1, 2004 will receive a free upgrade to WinDVD Recorder Platinum 5 through March 20, 2004. About InterVideo, Inc. InterVideo is a leading provider of DVD software. InterVideo has developed a technology platform from which it has created a broad suite of integrated multimedia software products that allow users to capture, edit, author, burn, distribute, and play digital video. InterVideo's software is bundled with products sold by the majority of the top ten PC OEMs ranked in terms of sales by IDC. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA with regional offices in Europe, Taiwan, China and Japan. For more information, contact InterVideo at 510-651-0888 or visit the company's Web site www.intervideo.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement Except for the historical statements contained herein, the foregoing release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding InterVideo WinDVD, WinDVR and WinDVD Recorder features as well as growth in our retail presence. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially due to several factors, including but not limited to the market acceptance of our new products and product enhancements, the ability to forecast customer behavior and recognize or respond to emerging trends, changing preferences or competitive factors, the resolution of any notices of claims regarding alleged infringement of third parties' intellectual property rights, the ability to maintain or expand our relationship with PC OEMS and other risks and uncertainties. Please consult the various reports and documents filed by InterVideo with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to InterVideo's Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for other risk factors that could cause actual results to differ. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and InterVideo disclaims any responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statement provided in this news release. InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks and WinDVR is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Editors Note: For more information, photos/illustrations or a review copy of WinDVD Recorder Platinum 5, contact andy@markencom.com. |
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