CyberLink sent out a press release this morning, announcing the launch of PowerProducer 5. This new version adds a number of features including BD-RE 3.0 certification, on-disc editing, customizable disc menus and support for the AVCHD format.
CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), innovative solutions provider for the connected digital lifestyle, announced today the release of disc authoring software CyberLink PowerProducer 5, which supports the creation of Blu-ray Discs and DVDs featuring video content recorded in the AVCHD format.

PowerProducer 5 is available in two versions. PowerProducer 5 Ultra lets users create high-quality professional-looking discs on Blu-ray Discs and DVDs. With support for the AVCHD video format, users can also create DVDs featuring highly compressed high-definition content. PowerProducer 5 (DVD) supports the creation of customized menu designs for DVDs and VCDs.
The Ultra and DVD versions of CyberLink PowerProducer 5 are available now and are priced at $79.95 and $49.95 respectively. More information can be found here. Add a comment
Nero has announced that it will be releasing Nero Linux 3.5 in mid-March. This new version of the software features a command line client and support for subnotebooks with small screen resolution.
Nero, leaders in digital media technology, have announced that they will be releasing Nero Linux 3.5, the latest update of the definitive burning solution for the Linux operating system, allowing users to access content on a variety of platforms. Nero Linux 3.5 further extends Nero’s technology expertise with a new command line client that lets users engage the powerful engine through scripts and third-party applications.

Nero Linux 3.5, available in mid-March, now also includes support and screen resolution enhancement for popular subnotebooks that are pre-loaded with the Linux operating system and have a very small screen-resolution of 800 x 480 pixels.

Based on the burning technology found in Nero 8, the award-winning digital media suite, Nero Linux 3.5 is also the only solution on the market to provide Linux end users with full Blu-ray/HD DVD data burning support.
If you'd like to read more, Nero's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Lightning UK! released a new version of ImgBurn over the weekend. According to the change log, ImgBurn v2.4.0.0 includes a number of new features including support for BIN/CUE images and newer revisions of UDF. Here are some of the features added to this version of ImgBurn:
  • Added: Support for multi-session/track CD reading/burning (*using a CUE file - this includes Audio CD's from anything DirectShow/ACM can handle - AAC/APE/FLAC/MP3/MPC/OGG/PCM/WAV/WMA etc).
  • Added: 'Ez-Mode Picker' screen with big buttons for newbies to help them decide on which mode to use (and people who want the program to load up in a 'neutral' mode where no discs get initialised - bit faster).
  • Added: Support for additional UDF revisions in Build mode. It now supports 1.02, 1.50, 2.00, 2.01, 2.50 and 2.60.
  • Added: Ability to use 'Language Files' to have the GUI in your own native language.
  • Added: New 'Create CD CUE File...' option to the Tools menu (and a button to the Write mode and Write Queue windows for easy access). Here you can build your own custom layout CUE file (for burning in Write mode). ID3/APE/OGG tags within Audio files can be used as a basis for CD-TEXT.
  • Added: Support for building images that only (officially) use UDF but are bootable. A fake ISO9660 filesystem is added with a dummy 'README.TXT' file in the Root saying the disc uses UDF.
The change log is about ten pages long so I won't post it here. However, you can view it in its entirety here. If you'd like to check it out, ImgBurn v2.4.0.0 can be downloaded from the official website. Add a comment
Roxio sent out a press release today, announcing the launch of three new applications. With MyDVD 10 Premier, Easy DVD Copy 4 Premier, media enthusiasts have the tools to create, manage, and enjoy photos, music, and videos whenever and wherever they want.
Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, , today launched three new applications that enable consumers to make the most of their digital libraries. MyDVD 10 Premier, Easy DVD Copy 4 Premier and RecordNow Music Lab 10 Premier easily turn photos, videos and music into impressive digital media creations that can be shared on CD, DVD or enjoyed on a variety of portable devices. MyDVD 10 is a comprehensive video editing and DVD creation suite for the growing number of consumers who want to edit home movies and create slideshows and video compilations to view on widescreen TVs or to share online. To satisfy consumers who wish to enjoy their favorite personal media content and entertainment on the road, Roxio is also releasing Easy DVD Copy 4, the ultimate DVD copy and video conversion application. Designed for the music enthusiast, RecordNow Music Lab 10 makes collecting, organizing and creating perfect playlists quick and easy.
MyDVD 10 Premier and RecordNow Music Lab 10 Premier are available now for $69.99 and $49.99 respectively. Easy DVD Copy 4 Premier will be available later this month for $49.99. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
In celebration of their boss' 40th birthday, the folks at VSO Software are offering 40% off of all of their software. With this discount, you can become a goldmember, which gives you access to all of their software, for less than $84.
It is an exceptionnal event today, our dear boss (also the main developer of ConvertXtoDVD) has turned 40 years today. So we have decided to do a very special discount of 40% (even on the Goldmembership which is the package of all our software with unlimited lifetime upgrades) ONLY today.

This special offer is available by typing "boss40y" in the discount coupon area of your order, it is only available if you buy with avangate payment system (the default method)
What are you waiting for? Head on over to the VSO Software website and take advantage of this sale before its over. Add a comment