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Author:  jaylach [ Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:23 pm ]
Post subject:  CyberLink Power DVD
I just bit the bullet and bought PowerDVD. I hope that I didn't get ripped off as the stated normal price was $100.00 and I paid $60.00. This is the 'Ultra' version.

I bought PowerDVD as I'm starting to get into Blu-ray a bit. For years I have used VLC and Media Player Cassic as my players but neither offer Blu-ray playback as a normal feature. VLC takes some library add-ons that I don't want to mess with and I don't know if MPC can do at all.

Install is done and it plays the Blu-ray version on Aquaman and Angels and Demons fine. These are the only Blu-ray disks I have.

If anyone knows any tricks or tips with PowerDVD I'd appreciate any input. :)
Author:  bbarry [ Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CyberLink Power DVD
Funny thing. When I first glanced at your post subject, I thought maybe I could help because I have a CyberPower UPS, although I didn't remember getting a DVD with it. Whoops :oops:
Author:  jaylach [ Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CyberLink Power DVD
No worries BB. :)

PowerDVD is a media player, not a UPS.

So far I am pleased with the player...
Author:  jaylach [ Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CyberLink Power DVD
While I still prefer my Excel media library spreadsheet as titles are grouped by genre it is still nice that you can point PowerDVD to media folders and it will search for media and display along with cover art.

So far the only thing I have found even a little irritating is that a Blu-ray menu cannot be controlled by the mouse. You have to use the keyboard arrow keys and enter. Another option for this, which I have turned on, is that if you click on a menu option with the mouse, it will bring up an on-screen remote control that can be used with the mouse. The mouse can be used to control DVD menus.

I think that I am liking the thing so far. :) I think that it will prove worth the $60.00 cost for a media junkie but probably not for one that just watches a video now and then.
Author:  JoanA [ Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CyberLink Power DVD
I have PowerDVD12 on my desktop computer, but of course it came bundled with it, I've had a few computers that included it, either that or Nero (think that was the name).

I don't use them enough to comment on their features, which are probably less on the bundle version than they'd be on the full version.
Author:  jaylach [ Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CyberLink Power DVD
PowerDVD often comes bundled with an optical drive but I think it is a 'lite' version. I was never all that impressed with the bundled version but this is a LOT different. Whether the difference is between a lite and ultra version or just newer I don't know but, so far, it seems pretty sweet. BTW, I have PowerDVD18 Ultra.
Author:  KeepItRetro [ Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CyberLink Power DVD
Here's a PowerDVD... buying tip. If you intend to keep using it with newly released Blu-Ray titles, you will probably require its latest updates since menus on some newer discs might not be compatible unless you grab the latest PDVD update.

In this case, you are better off (= lest costly) with PowerDVD Live instead of upgrading to "fixed" versions (18, 19 and so on). You essentially get the latest version of Power DVD Ultra, as long as the subscription is active (with Cyberlink Cloud as a bonus).

PowerDVD Live is somewhat hidden in the main PowerDVD product page. More info in the pages below.

What is CyberLink PowerDVD Live?
Subscribe to PowerDVD Live (EU page)
Compare PowerDVD editions
Author:  KeepItRetro [ Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CyberLink Power DVD
I will also mention that you can very easily play Blu-Ray discs with free software, without the menus. Recently, it has become possible to also play the BD menus with such players, some free and some paid.

PowerDVD though, remains the most compatible -due to licensing I believe- with those Blu-Ray titles that contain complex menu elements like Picture-in-Picture and secondary/overlay video commentary. These are usually found in the Bonus/Extra content section: interviews, film analysis/video commentary etc. They are not required to simply play a film and select audio/subtitles.

Also, some uncommon interactive titles might only play correctly on PowerDVD.
Author:  jaylach [ Mon Nov 25, 2019 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CyberLink Power DVD
Thanks for the info and links.
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