Corel Corporation today announced the newest version of the world's most widely used DVD playback software: Corel WinDVD Pro 2010. This latest release introduces speed enhancements, BD-Live, and new GPU-based upscaling, all delivered through a new "clean and easy-to-use interface." The software is also designed for the latest technologies in Windows 7, giving users hands-on control when used with Windows Touch enabled hardware. It has a suggested retail price of $99.99.
New features to Corel WinDVD Pro 2010
Blu-ray Playback: BD-Live Support
DVD playback: use new GPU-based solution or the latest Trimension All2HD technology to upscale SD.
Superior speed and Performance: thanks to optimization for new CPUs and GPUs, WinDVD Pro 2010 outpaces the competition.
Battery optimization: optimal performance to extend the battery life on Windows Vista and Windows 7 without comprising video quality.
Windows 7 Touch Control: explore new Windows 7 features, including Windows Touch, Jump Lists and Taskbar integration; access WinDVD controls with the touch of a finger on Touch-enabled hardware.
Refreshed look and feel: a clean and easy-to-use new interface that offers faster access to controls
Surround Sound: Dolby Digital Technology and DTS Neo:6; WinDVD Virtualization technology to experience an authentic surround sound effect, even through headphones.
Comprehensive video/audio support:
- Formats supported: BD-ROM (BonusView, BD-Live), BD-R/BD-RE, AVCREC, AVCHD, MPEG2 PS/TS, Windows Media*, QuickTime
- Video Codec: MPEG2, VC1, MPEG-4/AVC (H.264)
- Audio format support: Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD, DTS/DTS-HD Master Audio
- Audio Technology: Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo: 6
- Hardware: GPU optimization support for NVIDIA, ATI and Intel hardware
- Extensive Windows Support: enjoy WinDVD Pro 2010 on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
"With more than 200 million units sold around the world, WinDVD is widely recognized as the industry's best DVD and Blu-ray playback software and with the latest version we wanted to take our users' experiences with the software even further. Every enhancement in WinDVD Pro 2010 was designed to provide the best possible PC movie experience. Thanks to the new performance enhancements, actions across the entire application are faster, fine details and special effects are clearer and users can now have full access to interactive content. And it is all delivered through a clean and easy-to-use interface that supports Windows 7 and Windows Touch," said Nick Davies, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Product Marketing at Corel.
Corel WinDVD Pro 2010 is now available globally in English, Chinese Traditional, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish as an electronic software download (ESD). In the US and Canada, the product is available at the suggested retail price of $99.99. English, Chinese Traditional and German versions of Corel WinDVD Pro 2010 will also be available at leading retailers around the world starting later this month.
For customers who don't require Blu-ray support, but want to enjoy HD (AVCHD) video playback and advanced SD upscaling, Corel also offers WinDVD 2010 standard edition for $49.99 (USD and CDN) available exclusively from Corel or as part of the new Corel Digital Studio 2010 suite.
For more information about Corel WinDVD Pro 2010 and Corel WinDVD 2010, to purchase an ESD or download a free 30-day trial, please visit
the Corel website.