INTERVIDEO ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF DVD COPY 5 PLATINUM
Converts Video, Music Files for DivX Media Devices, iPods, SONY PSP, Memory Sticks and 3G Cell Phones in 3 Easy Steps
FREMONT, CA '” July 25, 2006 '” InterVideo®, Inc. (NASDAQ: IVII) an industry leader in next-generation DVD and multimedia software, announced today the release of the much-anticipated InterVideo DVD Copy 5™ Platinum. This follow-up to the successful DVD Copy series includes a number of new features and innovations that makes it the best choice for disc copying and backup needs.
More than just a copy program, InterVideo DVD Copy 5 Platinum is the fastest disc backup software on the market that can be used to copy unencrypted movies, file and backup data, or merge multiple video files and burn to a single DVD in three easy steps.
According to Steve Ro, CEO and President of Intervideo, "DVD Copy 5 is the latest of our product offerings that reach out to the broadest range of devices '“ PCs, 3G phones and other handheld devices such as the Sony® PSP™ and the iPod®. Now, everyone can truly watch broadcast-quality videos anywhere, anytime. The best part is, they don't have to trade resolution and quality with convenience, as they can now enjoy both."
Featuring CopyLater™ technology, DVD Copy 5 Platinum offers the convenience of high-quality output performed when the computer is idle, allowing uninterrupted batch conversion of videos while the user is somewhere else or asleep. The new TV Show to Go™ feature can regularly check your PC for new TV recorded shows and video downloads then automatically convert them. DVD Copy 5 can even automatically calculate the best audio and video bit-rate settings to save space, and can schedule transfers to their portable devices at specified times.
DVD Copy 5 also allows the importing of high-definition WMV, AVI, DVR-MS, and MPEG-2 video files with resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. Users can even import video from the Sony HDR-HC1, HDR-HC3, and HDR-FX1 camcorders. The software also permits conversion of video files into H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, a format that combines excellent quality with great compression. DVD Copy 5 is also ideal for converting videos for portable devices such as Sony PSP handhelds, or iPod video players, using the same technology featured in Intervideo's iVideoToGo™ for PSP and iVideoToGo for iPod. Additionally, DVD Copy 5 also can also convert videos for 3G-enabled mobile phones.
For output, DVD Copy 5 supports DVD + R/RW (4.7 GB), DVD - R/RW (4.7 GB), DVD (4.85GB), DVD '“RAM, Dual layer DVD + R (8.5GB), Dual layer DVD - R (8.5GB), as well as conventional CD-R and CD-RWs. In addition, DVD Copy 5 features Virtual Drive and Disctool Support so users can mount DVD images on their HDD, eliminating the need for popping CDs for often-used programs, games, and videos. Users can even rip audio tracks from DVDs and convert them into audio CDs.
Pricing and Availability
The Gold and Platinum editions of InterVideo DVD Copy 5 are available for Windows® 2000/XP systems with suggested retail prices of US$49.95 for Gold and $79.95 for Platinum. Both versions are available for retail download at www.intervideo.com. The retail box version is currently available for purchase in Japan and will be available in the US on August 1.
About InterVideo Ulead
InterVideo is a leading provider of integrated digital and high-definition multimedia and audio/video content solutions in the PC, CE and wireless industries. The company's broad suite of integrated multimedia software products are designed to enhance the consumer's entertainment experience, whether the content is delivered to a home system, HDTV set, wireless system, mobile or personal multimedia device. InterVideo's unique iMobi™ multimedia codec technologies are widely used by Smartphones, GPS units and portable entertainment device OEMs and ODMs to enhance music and video enjoyment…anyplace, anytime. The firm's worldwide headquarters is at 46430 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA, 510-651-0888, InterVideo also has major offices in Taiwan, Japan, Mainland China and around the globe. For more information, visit www.intervideo.com.
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Safe Harbor Statement
Except for the historical statements contained herein, the foregoing release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding InterVideo's DVD Copy 5 product. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially due to several factors, including but not limited to the ability to forecast customer behavior and recognize or respond to emerging trends, changing preferences or competitive factors, the market acceptance of our new products and product enhancements, the resolution of any notices of claims regarding alleged infringement of third parties' intellectual property rights, the ability to maintain or expand our relationship with PC OEMS and other risks and uncertainties. Please consult the various reports and documents filed by InterVideo with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to InterVideo's Form 10-Q for other risk factors that could cause actual results to differ. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and InterVideo disclaims any responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statement provided in this news release.
InterVideo and InterVideo DVD Copy 5 are registered trademarks of InterVideo, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Source: InterVideo
