Supports Video Decode Acceleration on the Intel GMA 3000 Series Integrated Graphics Chipsets for the Ultimate in High-definition Playback
Taipei, Taiwan - June 6, 2007 — Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE), a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, today announced that it will demonstrate its InterVideo WinDVD® high-definition playback software with Intel® Clear VideoTechnology during Computex Taipei this week. The demonstrations will be at Corel's Computex suites # 1041/1042 at the Grand Hyatt.
Widely recognized as the most popular universal playback and navigation software in the world and the most common way people watch movies on a PC, WinDVD leverages the power of Intel Clear Video Technology to deliver the richest high-definition video playback experience on the PC.
Included on all Intel® G965, GM965, G33, and G35 Express chipset-based platforms, Intel Clear Video Technology is a combination of video processing hardware and software technologies that deliver enhanced high-definition video playback, sharper images, precise color control and an advanced display capability. In addition to hardware decode acceleration, Intel Clear Video Technology uses Advanced Deinterlacing and ProcAmp color controls to deliver sharper, more vibrant video images.
"Hardware decode acceleration support and advanced de-interlacing deliver stutter free playback with clearer, more detailed images by eliminating many of the jagged edges associated with interlaced content," explained Blaine Mathieu, Vice President and General Manager, Products and Strategy, Digital Media at Corel. "And many of the same people who originally worked with Intel to ensure the highest level of compatibility and synergy between Intel's processing hardware and WinDVD have continued to work with Intel on new technologies. As a result, we can be confident that when the new Intel 3 Series Chipsets with enhanced Intel Clear Video Technology are released this quarter, WinDVD customers will be among the first to enjoy even smoother, stutter free high-definition playback and sharp, colorful images."
"Intel is continuing to work with key software developers like Corel to enable the full benefits of Intel Clear Video Technology for digital home consumers," said Intel's Richard Malinowski, General Manager of Intel's Chipset Group. "Intel Clear Video Technology enables a rich new media experience for Intel 3 Series chipsets, featuring Intel's GMA 3100, X3100 or X3500 graphics by using new chipset capabilities to deliver smooth, stutter-free high-definition playback and sharp, colorful images."
Availability
The WinDVD DVD/HD playback engine is available through Corel for licensing to OEMs, system integrators and other third parties. WinDVD is marketed to consumers through Corel's worldwide reseller organization and online at http://www.corel.com
About Corel Corporation
Corel is a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software with more than 100 million users worldwide. The Company's product portfolio includes some of the world's most popular and widely recognized software brands including CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite, Corel® Paint Shop Pro®, Corel® Painter™, Corel DESIGNER®, Corel® WordPerfect® Office, WinZip® and iGrafx®. In 2006, Corel acquired InterVideo, makers of WinDVD®, and Ulead, a leading developer of video, imaging and DVD authoring software. Designed to help people become more productive and express their creative potential, Corel's software strives to set a higher standard for value with full-featured products that are easier to learn and use. The industry has responded with hundreds of awards recognizing Corel's leadership in software innovation, design and value.