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WinDVD And WinDVD Plus Now Available At Micro Center Stores In 12 States |
| FREMONT, Calif., April 2
/PRNewswire/ -- InterVideo, Inc. today announced that WinDVD, its software for watching
DVDs on a PC, is now available for purchase in two versions at all Micro Center computer
stores. The availability of WinDVD at Micro Center's 18 stores in 12 states continues
InterVideo's expansion into the U.S. retail market. InterVideo is offering its DVD playing software in two versions: WinDVD and WinDVD Plus, each with advanced audio support. WinDVD features full audio capabilities including Dolby® Digital decoding for 2 to 5.1 channels and Dolby Headphone technology for virtual surround sound with only two speakers. WinDVD Plus includes the same Dolby support and also features DTS audio decoding -- including playback for DTS-encoded, multi-channel CDs. WinDVD retails for $49.95 and WinDVD Plus for $69.95. ``We are pleased to see Intervideo expanding the availability of WinDVD to their customers,'' said Dennis Staats, Director of Computer & Games Technology Marketing for Dolby Laboratories. ``WinDVD offers the advantage of full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital playback, as well as the added bonus of Dolby Headphone listening. The combination of these two technologies makes the entertainment experience richer, fuller and more real, enabling consumers to feel more deeply involved.'' ``With the addition of Micro Center InterVideo continues its expansion into the U.S. retail market,'' said Steve Ro, CEO and co-founder of InterVideo. ``Now WinDVD and WinDVD Plus will be accessible to even more consumers who want to enjoy the sharp picture and crisp sound that WinDVD provides.'' Established in 1979 Micro Center is one of the largest computer chains in the United States. It currently operates 18 stores in 12 states. Micro Center is a subsidiary of Micro Electronics, Incorporated, a privately held company located in Columbus, OH. WinDVD allows consumers to experience outstanding picture quality and surround sound audio and now sports advanced features like thumbnail bookmarks for favorite scenes, zooming and time-stretching -- which enables users to watch a two-hour movie in an hour-and-a-half with natural audio. WinDVD is available for purchase at Micro Center, Fry's Electronics and at www.intervideo.com. About InterVideo, Inc. InterVideo is a leading provider of DVD software and offers a broad suite of advanced digital video and audio multimedia software products that allow users to record, edit, author, distribute and play digital multimedia content on PCs and consumer electronics devices. InterVideo's software is bundled with products sold by eight of the top ten PC manufacturers, ranked in terms of sales by IDC, including Compaq Computer Corporation, Dell Products L.P., Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH, Hewlett Packard Company, Medion AG, Sony Corporation and Toshiba Corporation. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA and with regional offices in Europe, Taiwan and Japan. For more information contact InterVideo at 510/651-0888 or visit the Web site at www.intervideo.com. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Press Contact:
Chris Cutter
InterVideo
508-875-9445
chris@intervideo.com
SOURCE: InterVideo, Inc. |
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