The multimedia capabilities of computers have improved to the point where they’re now potential competition for conventional DVD players. All you need is the right piece of software, such as Cyberlink PowerDVD, to really turn them into a multimedia system which is as easy to handle as the kit in your living room, with the added bonus that they don’t just play DVDs, but also movies stored on your hard disk, whether in standard resolution or high definition. As with a conventional DVDs, you can pick the audio track, the subtitles and access particular scenes by just pushing a key, or a button on your remote control if your PC has one.

What’s more, the software can take full advantage of the hardware acceleration of the new graphics cards, capable of playing full HD files easily, even when your CPU isn’t the most powerful on the market. Combined with a Blu Ray drive for your computer, Cyberlink PowerDVD is one of the most economical ways around to get access to real high-definition video.

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