Corel Digital Media Software Now Bundled with Pioneer's New Blu-ray Disc Combo Drive.New Software Bundle Combines Low-cost BD-ROM/DVD/CD Drive with Most Popular Storage and Entertainment Features OTTAWA -- Corel Corporation (company) Corel Corporation - A software publisher best known for the CorelDraw application. Founded in June 1985 by Dr. Michael Cowpland, Corel Corporation was originally a systems integration company. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CREL CREL Circular Regional Externa de Lisboa ; TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :CRE CRE Commercial Real Estate CRE Corporate Real Estate CRE Commission for Racial Equality (Scotland) CRE CCD (Charge Coupled Device) and Readout Electronics CRE Camp Response Element ), a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, today announced that Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is bundling its next-generation Blu-ray Disc A Blu-ray Disc (also called BD) is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. Overview The name Blu-ray Disc is derived from the blue-violet laser used to read and write this type of disc. (BD) combo drive A Combo drive is a type of optical drive that combines CD-R/CD-RW recording capability with the ability to read (but not write) DVD media. The term was popularized by Apple Computer as a name for the low-end substitute for their high-end SuperDrive, which was designed to both read , the BDC-2202, with selected titles from Corel's digital media software lineup. The software bundle includes special editions of Corel's WinDVD[R] 8, Ulead[R] VideoStudio[R] 11 and Ulead[R] Burn.Now[R]1.5. Affordably priced at $299.99, Pioneer's BDC-2202 drive offers a compelling solution for consumers who want to use their PC to view the growing number of high-definition Hollywood movies that are being released on BD. In addition to ensuring compatibility with commercially released Blu-ray Disc movies, the Corel software that comes bundled with the new Pioneer BD combo drive allows users to create and burn personal 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. movies and digital photo slideshows, backup files to a DVD or CD, and create and burn music to a CD. "When determining the software to bundle with our Blu-ray Disc combo computer drive we needed a technically advanced, yet easy-to-use software suite that provides a great value to the end user and we knew Corel would be an ideal choice. The launch of the BDC-2202 packaged with Corel's high-quality software brings a whole new level of entertainment and digital performance that was previously unknown to PC users," said Ken Tatsumi, product planning Product Planning is the ongoing process of identifying and articulating market requirements that define a product’s feature set. See also
"We are very pleased that Pioneer has selected Corel's products to enhance the value of their new BD combo drive," said Blaine Mathieu, Vice President and General Manager, Products and Strategy, Digital Media at Corel. "We applaud their decision to offer consumers a cost-effective alternative for making their PC Blu-ray Disc-ready. With the BDC-2202 and Corel software, consumers now have an affordable solution that lets them enjoy this next-generation technology." With the Corel software bundle, novice and experienced users have an easy way to enjoy all of the storage and entertainment features that the BD-ROM/DVD/CD combo drive provides: WinDVD -- Recognized as the most popular universal DVD playback software in the world and the most common way people watch movies on a PC, WinDVD ensures compatibility with commercially released Blu-ray Disc movies. The Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. [TM] compatible universal player provides high-quality playback and navigation for the high-definition BD format as well as the leading DVD, video and audio formats. VideoStudio - VideoStudio is an all-in-one solution for producing professional-looking videos, slideshows and DVDs with Dolby[R] Digital sound. With the software's Movie Wizard feature, video enthusiasts can produce complete movies and entertaining photo slideshows in three quick and easy steps. Burn.Now - Burn.Now provides a fast, easy way to burn photos, videos, music and data to CDs and DVDs (including double-layer DVDs). Users can specify the disc writing speed for the best quality and can use the Disc Meter to view available disc space. For audio disc compilations, the Disc Meter automatically displays total time available. Burn.Now can also be used to make duplicate copies of CDs and non-protected DVDs. Availability, Pricing Pioneer's BDC-2202 combo drive bundled with Corel software is available in the Americas now through Pioneer's resellers and online at www.pioneerelectronics.com. WinDVD, H.264 codecs The following is a list of codecs. Audio codecs Non-compression formats
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[R] Graphics Suite, Corel[R] Paint Shop Pro[R], Corel[R] Painter[TM], Corel DESIGNER A full-featured Windows drawing program from Corel that has been widely used by technical illustrators. Originally developed by Micrografx, which was acquired by Corel in 2001, Corel DESIGNER is a very sophisticated vector graphics program providing many features of a CAD program, [R], Corel WordPerfect[R] Office, WinZip[R] and iGrafx[R]. In 2006, Corel acquired InterVideo, makers of WinDVD, and Ulead, a leading developer of video, imaging and DVD authoring software. 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, China, Taiwan and Japan. Corel's stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CREL and on the TSX under the symbol CRE. About Pioneer Pioneer has been an innovator of optical disc technology since it brought LaserDisc An earlier optical disc used for full-motion video and interactive training. It was introduced in the late 1970s and became obsolete in the 1990s. Videodisc systems based on a stylus were introduced (see CED), but only the optical-based LaserDisc survived, although never very popular. , the precursor to DVD, to market in 1980. Pioneer went on to introduce the first DVD writer for computer use in 1997, the first DVD recorder as a 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. replacement in 1999, the first DVD/CD writer for home computer users in 2001 and the first Blu-ray Disc writer in 2006. Pioneer Corporation is one of the Blu-ray Disc Founders The Blu-ray Disc Founders (BDF) group was a collection of technology firms working together to develop and support the Blu-ray Disc. The Blu-ray bandwagon grew progressively; announcements in 2004 included Hewlett Packard and Dell, which declared support for the standard on January . Pioneer's Home Entertainment and Business Solutions Group develops high definition home theater equipment for sports and entertainment junkies. Its flat panel televisions, Blu-ray Disc players, A/V receivers and speakers heighten the emotions created by great HD content. The company brands include Pioneer[R] and Elite[R]. When purchased from an authorized retailer, consumers receive a limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. for one year with Pioneer products and two years with Elite products. More details can be located at www.pioneerelectronics.com. (c) 2007 Corel Corporation. All rights reserved. Corel, CorelDRAW, Paint Shop Pro, Painter, Corel DESIGNER, WordPerfect, WinZip, iGrafx, InterVideo, WinDVD, Ulead, VideoStudio, Burn.Now and the Corel logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. All other product, font and company names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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