DVD Decoding Hardware Proves Superior to DVD Decoding Software Solutions; MARGI Systems' DVD-to-Go PC Card Excels in All Tests.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 1999--MARGI Systems Inc., developer of the broadest and most advanced Zoomed Video (ZV) product line in the mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings industry, today announced that DVD-to-Go, its solution that turns notebook computers into DVD players, is proven superior over today's 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. decoding de·code tr.v. de·cod·ed, de·cod·ing, de·codes 1. To convert from code into plain text. 2. To convert from a scrambled electronic signal into an interpretable one. 3. software solutions. DVD-to-Go is a high performance PC Card that slips easily into all ZV notebooks. This hardware-based card integrates DVD decoding technology to provide full color, full-motion video Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. (30 fps) along with Dolby(R) Digital Surround Sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. . By using this card, notebooks will empower mobile professionals to conduct effective interactive training sessions and give persuasive multimedia presentations. The compact PC Card also turns notebooks into a home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. system, allowing users to experience DVD movies with exceptional audio/video quality. Consumers do have a choice to use a software decoder. In comparison tests conducted in the world's largest Zoomed Video laboratory, software decoding has failed to provide the smooth flowing video that users seek in watching DVD. The DVD-to-Go PC Card excels over software decoders in the following ways: -0-
1. Compatibility. DVD-to-Go works on ZV notebooks, and will work on
CPUs as low as 150MHz.
2. Enhanced GUI and DVD navigation. DVD-to-Go's graphical user
interface (GUI) is easier to use with a professional look and
feel. DVD-to-Go is also more comprehensive, providing a complete
set of DVD navigational options.
3. Minimal VGA memory requirement. Software decoding solutions need
high VGA allocation for basic playback functionality, forcing a
reduced graphics screen resolution to 8 bit color.
4. Better Mouse Control. DVD-to-Go's less utilization of the CPU
ensures smooth mouse control for navigation. With software, mouse
capability is limited and often disappears, hindering
navigational capabilities.
5. Flexibility. DVD-to-Go can be swapped from notebook to notebook.
6. Customization. MARGI Systems offers customization of DVD-to-Go,
for special corporate needs.
7. Longer Battery Life. DVD-to-Go saves power by using less CPU
cycles
8. Multitasking Capability. With DVD-to-Go, you can run multiple
applications in the background without dropping audio/video
frames, since only a small percentage of the CPU's capability is
used.
9. NT 4.0 Support. This is not yet available for software decoders.
10. Digital Audio Out. DVD-to-Go card has an optional connector which
brings out 5.1 channel Dolby(R) Digital Surround Sound. The
standard connector brings out 2 channel option.
11. TV Out. The standard and optional connectors for DVD-to-Go bring
a TV Output signal (S-Video or composite) for connection to a
standard or wide screen television set. Notebook computers become
a mobile DVD player for larger group presentations.
12. MPEG-1 Compatibility. DVD-to-Go supports both MPEG-1 video/audio
as well as MPEG-2 video with AC3 audio.
-0- Several technical editors also have published their findings that DVD decoding hardware is superior, the latest being PC Magazine, http://www.zdnet.com/products/stories/reviews/0,4161,386999,00.html . Eight of the top 10 notebook OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and manufacturers bundle or recommend the MARGI DVD-to-Go solution with their products. DVD-to-Go can be purchased through Ingram Micro Ingram Micro, Inc. NYSE: IM a Fortune 100 company founded in 1979 and based in Santa Ana, California. It is the world’s largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company. , the world's largest distributor of computer products, SKU (StockKeeping Unit) The number of one specific product available for sale. If a hardware device or software package comes in different versions, there is an SKU for each one. SKU - stock-keeping unit No. 782101. Contact 800/456-8000 or www.ingrammicro.com. About MARGI Systems MARGI Systems develops the broadest and most advanced Zoomed Video (ZV) product line in the mobile computing industry. MARGI has lead the industry with the first audio and video capture card See video capture board. , the first ZV-port PC card and the first 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). PC Card. MARGI's current Multimedia-to-Go product family has received numerous acclaims for performance, reliability and compatibility. For more information, contact 510/657-4435 or www.margi.com . |
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