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DVD Decoder Comparison btw CinePlayer DVD Decoder Pack, Intervideo DVD Decoder, Cyberlink DVD Decoder.
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Cineplayer DVD Decoder Pack
    Sonic CinePlayer DVD Decoder Pack software is designed exclusively for Windows Media Player and delivers superior video quality with optimal system performance for your Windows XP-based computer. CinePlayer DVD playback for Windows XP is noticeably superior to other DVD decoder and DVD software products, showing full frame rate video with no frame drops in amazing clarity and detail.
Cyberlink PowerDVD SE
  • Add DVD playback to windows Media Player
  • Experience the image quality of leading DVD software PowerDVD
  • Support Dolby Digital audio for greater listening pleasure
  • Enjoy complete compatibility with Media Player 8, 9, and 10
InterVideo DVD XPack ($14.95)
    InterVideo DVD XPack instantly adds DVD playback to Windows Media Player in Windows XP. New InterVideo DVD XPack supports the revolutionary NVIDIA PureVideo technology, delivering superb picture clarity, free of imperfections. What you get is precise and vivid colors, high-definition home theater for your PC. InterVideo DVD XPack is also ready for MCE Emerald DVD Playback. Enhance your MCE experience in humble price.
Feature CinePlayer Intervideo Cyberlink
Standards Compliant      
100% DirectShow compliant DVD enabled MPEG2 Video and Audio decoders
Yes
Yes
Yes
WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certified
Yes
n/a
n/a
       
Convenience Features      
DVD image capture through Windows Media Player 8 (VMR enabled Only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
       
Control Sets (via Settings/Control Panel)      
DXVA enable/disable
Yes
Yes
0
VMR support enable/disable
Yes
0 Yes
0
Dolby AC3 selection (2 ch. mixdown/Dolby Pro)
Yes
n/a
n/a
       
Performance      
Minimum CPU supported
PII 400MHz
n/a
n/a
       
Audio Features      
Optimized MPEG2 audio decoder for outstanding performance
Yes
n/a
n/a
Full Dolby AC3 decoding down mix to 2 channel "Stereo" or "Dolby Pro" (Dolby Certified)
Yes
n/a
n/a
DirectSound rendering via DirectShow
Yes
Yes
Yes
"Smart Level" MPEG2 audio decoding
Yes
n/a
n/a
"Smart Level" LPCM audio decoding
Yes
n/a
n/a
Advanced audio & video synchronization algorithm for DVD playback
Yes
n/a
n/a
Intelligent buffering for unshakable, solid DVD audio playback even under adverse conditions
Yes
n/a
n/a
Bright, clear DVD audio delivery, even on a PC notebook sound system
Yes
n/a
n/a
Multiple instance/simultaneous decode capable (for VMR multi-stream blending)
Yes
n/a
n/a
       
Video Specific Features      
Highly optimized MPEG2 video decoder for outstanding performance
Yes
n/a
n/a
Built-in subpicture blending and external Closed Caption support
Yes
n/a
n/a
Specific optimizations for Intel, AMD and Transmeta based CPU's (MMX,3DNow!, SSE and SSE2)
Yes
n/a
n/a
DXVA* (DirectX VA) video and subpicture acceleration support
Yes
Yes
Yes
VMR* (Video Mixing Renderer) support for Windows XP
Yes
Yes
Yes
"Super Pipelined" video decoder architecture for the smoothest video playback even under adverse conditions
Yes
n/a
n/a
Multiple instance/simultaneous decode capable (for VMR multi-stream blending)
Yes
n/a
n/a
HDTV capable MPEG2 decoding (DXVA or Software) up to 1280x720p and 1920x1080i MPEG2 video streams
Yes
0
0
Decodes DVD video in as little as 1.5Meg available video memory
Yes
n/a
n/a


Note:
Yes = feature is present
0 = feature is not present
n/a = information not available
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by on 09/04/2007DVD Video
Tags:CinePlayer DVD Decoder Pack, Intervideo DVD Decoder, Cyberlink DVD Decoder, DVD Decoder

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