CyberLink PowerDVD 9’s TrueTheater Technology Delivers HD-like Quality for Standard-Definition DVDs

Taipei, Taiwan - CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), innovative solutions provider for the connected media lifestyle introduces TrueTheater™ Technology in PowerDVD 9. TrueTheater™ breathes new life into DVDs with advanced video upscaling technology delivering HD-like quality for standard-definition DVDs.

“Seeing is believing" said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “By integrating TrueTheater™ Technology into PowerDVD 9, consumers can enjoy DVDs in HD-like quality for an unforgettable movie experience on the PC.”

CyberLink TrueTheater™ Technology includes the following :

* TrueTheater™ HD – Enables watching standard-definition content such as DVDs in a quality as sharp and as detailed as high-resolution video up to 1080p
* TrueTheater™ Motion – Delivers smoother video playback through frame-rate up-conversion from 24 fps to 60 and 72 fps, perfect for watching action movies or fast-moving videos on large screens
* TrueTheater™ Lighting – Delivers sharper and more vivid images by enhancing image details, naturalizing colors and adjusting chroma and luminance
* TrueTheater™ Stretch – Displays content on 16:9 widescreen monitors, regardless of the source ratio and delivers natural results by leaving the center of the screen unaffected
* TrueTheater™ Surround – Creates a better audio experience with surround sound quality even on conventional stereo speakers or headphones


Product Availability
CyberLink PowerDVD 9 featuring TrueTheater™ Technology is available online and in retail stores, starting at USD 49.95. Please visit our website at www.cyberlink.com for more information.

About CyberLink
CyberLink Corp is the leader and pioneer in enabling digital multimedia on PCs and CEs. Backed by a group of high-caliber software engineers, CyberLink owns its core codec and a number of patented technologies. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, interoperable, and fast time-to-market solutions that keep our OEM partners on the leading edge. Our business partners include leaders in the PC industry: drive manufacturers, graphics-card makers, and top-5 desktop and notebook brands. Today, CyberLink’s software solutions include: complete applications for Blu-ray Discs, Digital Home entertainment, TV-on-PC and human resource development. With customers spanning from multi-national corporations to small/medium-sized businesses, and from power users to home users, CyberLink has enjoyed rapid and consistent growth leading to a record breaking IPO in 2000 on the Taiwan Over The Counter Exchange (OTC: 5203). Currently, CyberLink is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 5203.TW). CyberLink’s worldwide headquarters is located in Taipei. To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, including Japan. For more information, please visit CyberLink’s website at www.cyberlink.com.