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Ahead Software to enhance the digital experience at CeBIT with World premier of Nero ShowTime, a new multi-format software DVD player |
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CeBIT, GERMANY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2003-- Ahead
Software, the makers of Nero, the technology leader in CD/DVD
recording software, are set to preview at the forthcoming CeBIT
exhibition, Nero ShowTime - a complete solution for the playback
of DVD movies, video files and Nero Digital, the new standard in
MPEG-4 audio video compression.
Supporting a multitude of formats such as DVD-Video, VCD 2.0, Mini-DVD, and Nero Digital, Nero ShowTime brings a new viewing and listening experience to any PC. Along with full DXVA and power management support, ShowTime has superior quality ISO-compliant MPEG decoding, advanced adaptive de-interlacing for best possible picture quality from interlaced DVDs (such as DVDs made from home video or TV show DVD titles), full screen/scalable video window with customisable on-screen display, AC3 5.1 channel Dolby Digital, SP-DIF digital output, and a host of other options. Due to be ready for prime time in Q2, Nero ShowTime will form part of an integrated 'one-stop' OEM DVD software suite, which will include NeroVision Express 2.0, InCD 4.0, Nero Burning ROM and/or Nero Express, and Nero BackItUp Linking the Nero applications together will be Nero SmartStart, an intelligent task and application launcher that goes further than any other toolbar seen before. Fully customisable and featuring standard/advanced modes, Nero SmartStart lets you access any Nero application and guides you to success in a single click. "With powerful cinema sound and outstanding picture quality, Nero ShowTime can enrich any digital content, whether it is your favourite Hollywood epic or your own home produced movie" says Charly Lippoth, Business and Product Development Manager of Ahead Software AG. "Combined with seamless Nero SmartStart integration, Nero ShowTime is set to become a key component of our OEM DVD product suite. About Ahead Ahead Software is the technology leader in CD and DVD recording solutions. Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, with a subsidiary located in Glendale, California, Ahead has a global customer base including manufacturers, OEM's, distributors and retail partners. Nero Burning Rom along with Nero Express is the World's premier CD/DVD application software. Related products include InCD, NeroVision Express, and Nero ShowTime. Nero Digital is the most complete MPEG-4 audio and video compression technology available to date, including state-of-the-art audio with MPEG-4 High Efficiency AAC. Ahead Software is a member of the MPEG-4 Industry Forum and takes part in M4IF's interoperability tests. Nero® is a registered trademark, InCD is a trademark of
Ahead Software AG. Any other product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners. (C) 2003 Ahead
Software. All rights reserved. Contact: Giles
Communications LLC
Source: Ahead Software
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