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display .mov files in Picasa

AzzX — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:13:06 +0000

If you can't see your digital camera movie files in picasa, chances are they are Quicktime encoded .mov files and require the appropriate codecs installed on your PC. The easiest way to fix this is to install Apple Quicktime or do what I do and install Quicktime Alternative.

Restart Picasa and it should then add all your digital movies to its library.

Power DVD Coupon Code

AzzX — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:00:27 +0000

Power DVD 9 10% Off Coupon

PowerDVD 9 Ultra, Deluxe, Standard ,Upgrade - 10% off
Coupon Code: pao4jevmn
Date: From 08/01/09 to 08/31/09

PowerDVD 9- 10% off coupon: pao4jevmn

I have been using the fabulous Power DVD 8 for a while on my HTPC mostly due to the ability to hardware decode High Definition content like h264 using only your Graphics card – utilising next to no CPU cycles. This method works with Xp & Vista Media Centre and Open Source HTPC frontends such as Mediaportal.

Now is the time to upgrade!

PowerDVD offers the best HD and Blu-ray playback around! Use TrueTheater to up DVD quality for viewing in an HD display. Navigate easily with Fancy View, flipping through your movie titles and previewing content. There are plenty of other useful interactive features for die-hard movie fans and the casual viewer alike. PowerDVD 9 is truly the way HD and Blu-ray were meant to be enjoyed!

Specs

Spectacular High-Definition Playback on your PC

TrueTheater™ Technology for maximizing your DVD Playback: Just when you thought DVD movie quality couldn’t get any better, PowerDVD 9 DVD Playback Software introduces TrueTheater™ technology that radically enhances your viewing pleasure.
Watch Blu-ray movies like never before: Enjoy the best video quality and an enriched movie experience with interactive features and next-gen movie navigation. Display advanced content such as crew commentaries and access online content and games.
Play more HD video formats like MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), MPEG-2 HD, WMV-HD, and SMPTE VC-1 files with the world’s no.1 Blu-ray/DVD playback software, PowerDVD; redefining the high-definition landscape in movie experiences.
PC friendly for enjoying smooth high-definition playback on both powerful or energy-efficient computers or notebooks! PowerDVD ensures the best quality for playing all your favorite movies on any type of home PC: desktop or notebook. This way, you are guaranteed a high-definition experience on a variety of hardware platforms.

Blu-ray Disc Interaction

The new universe of Blu-ray Discs not only delivers the best video quality ever, but innovative ways of interacting with the movie itself.
Explore your favourite Blu-ray movies: animated menus, web-enabled features like downloading trailers, instant messaging functions, uploading videos, and lots more with BD-Live and Bonus View.

High-Definition Home Theater Audio

PowerDVD 9 Blu-ray/DVD playback software envelopes you with lossless high-definition audio, bringing movies to life in your living room.

New support for HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) 1.3 allows simultaneous lossless transference of high-definition audio using one hassle-free cable.
TrueTheater™ Surround imitates a multichannel surround sound for conventional stereo speakers and headphones while providing audio expansion and effects for up to 8-channel audio systems.
Check out below the vast array of supported audio formats & audio technologies

Supported Audio Formats

DTS-HD* (7.1 channels)		Dolby TrueHD (7.1-channel)
DTS-HD (5.1 channels)		Dolby Digital EX (7.1-channel)
DTS-ES*		Dolby Digital Plus (7.1-channel)
DTS Neo:6*

* Only available via Advanced Audio Pack

Supported Audio Technologies

CyberLink TrueTheater™ Surround

Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround sound

Dolby Virtual Speaker

Dolby Headphone

Dolby Digital (AC3) and DTS over ATI HDMI XP

AzzX — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:52:42 +0000

For Windows XP: If you have been unable to get AC3 or DTS passthrough via your ATI Graphics card with HDMI try this official ATI driver:

ATI Catalyst™ 9.4 HDMI Audio Driver for Windows XP Professional/Home Edition

The Catalyst™ Software Suite states that the HDMI Audio driver is supported on the Windows Vista OS only at this stage. Its never straightforward, especially with the HDMI driver hiding on the AMD website.

Here is the Realtek ATI HDMI Driver, this may also help.

PowerDVD 9 Release Special

AzzX — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:33:29 +0000

I have been using the fabulous Power DVD 8 for a while on my HTPC mostly due to the ability to hardware decode High Definition content like h264 using only your Graphics card - utilising next to no CPU cycles. This method works with Xp & Vista Media Centre and Open Source HTPC frontends such as Mediaportal.

PowerDVD has just been launched with the high end "Ultra edition" only US$99 to purchase. I f you Purchase PowerDVD 9 Ultra by 3/31/2009, You will get US$20 Instant Savings from TigerDirect.com.