| Media/DVD players target Linux netbooks |
Oct. 13, 2008
 CyberLink Corp. announced that its DVD and media players are now available for Linux, targeting OEM bundles on netbooks and nettops. CyberLink PowerDVD Linux supports DVD playback with navigation, subtitles, and rewind/fast forward, while CyberLink PowerCinema Linux is an all-around media player, says CyberLink.
(Click for larger view of Windows version of PowerCinema DVR screen)
PowerDVD Linux is a more "compact" version of the Windows-based PowerDVD, but it incorporates the same "TruTheater" features such as automatic video lighting enhancements, and support for Surround and Dolby audio technology, says CyberLink. In addition to offering movie playback controls for formats including DVD, AVCHD, and Blu-ray, the software provides a Movie Remix module that enables re-ordering movie scenes, adding subtitles, inserting animated PiPs (picture in pictures), and recording voice-overs (see image below). Other PowerDVD features include a database for collecting movie information, and integrated access to its MoovieLive.com site, which provides user-generated ratings and reviews.
PowerDVD's Movie Remix (Windows version)
PowerCinema, meanwhile, offers DVD and video file playback, as well as music play from portable music players and external plug-in devices, says the company. Additional touted features include photo enhancement and slideshows, and TV tuner related features such as DVR controls (see image at top). PowerCinema Linux is said to support video formats including ASF, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DAT, and AVI.
Stated Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink, "CyberLink is offering Netbook and Nettop manufacturers more bundling options on low-cost Linux PCs, from compact digital media applications, like PowerDVD Linux, to universal entertainment center solutions, like PowerCinema Linux."
Availability
CyberLink PowerDVD Linux and PowerCinema Linux are available for OEM licensing for Linux netbooks and nettops, says the company. The Linux versions are not currently available for public download. PowerDVD is publicly available for Windows, however, in versions ranging from $50 to $100.
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