Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2004
The Pioneer DVR-A07 Writer and the Ulead Software Suite Push the
Limits of DVD Technology To Let Consumers Easily
and Quickly Create Digital Media
Ulead Systems, Inc., a leading developer of video, image and DVD software, today announced a North American agreement with Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. to include Ulead's top consumer digital media software with the Pioneer DVR-A07, Pioneer's new multiple format "8x8" DVD/CD internal writer. The Ulead software suite provides consumers a complete set of rich and mature applications with advanced technology to easily and quickly transform videos into edited productions, create compelling DVD movies and photo slideshows, design eye-catching scrapbook pages, manage digital media files, and write data and music to disc. The Pioneer DVR-A07 lets consumers focus on their digital productions and not technology by saving time with the fastest write speeds possible and eliminating confusion over which media to use with support for both DVD-R/RW and +R/RW discs.
"The decision to continue bundling Ulead software with this latest version of our multi-format drive was clear," said Andy Parsons, senior vice president of industrial video & mass storage sales and marketing at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. "Ulead offers a full gamut of easy-to-use, technologically advanced consumer software that was well-received when bundled with our A06 writer. Now with the A07, not only are our customers able to choose from an array of intuitive digital media software, but they will save precious time by writing DVD and CD discs as fast as recordable DVD technology allows."
The DVR-A07 is the world's first 8x8 dual format writer, meaning it is capable of writing at 8x speed on high-speed DVD-R and +R discs that are designed for this recording speed. The new drive also records high-speed DVD-RW and +RW discs at up to 4x speed, and CD-R and CD-RW discs at up to 24x speed. By supporting the DVD Forum's DVD-R and DVD-RW disc formats as well as the +R and +RW formats, Pioneer is helping to eliminate format confusion, which has become a growing problem for potential buyers.
Complementing Pioneer's support for all DVD media formats, DVD MovieFactory 3, Ulead's latest DVD creation software, which is included with the Pioneer DVR-A07 writer, supports all DVD Forum formats. The software's leading Disc-Direct(TM) technology matches the A07's blazing speed with the ability to capture and burn DVD-Video and DVD-VR formats in real-time directly to disc, without using the computer hard drive. At the same time, with DVD MovieFactory 3's on-disc editing tools, there is no faster or easier way to transform video memories into compelling DVD-Video productions that can be customized time and time again.
"We're pleased that Pioneer has again opted to include our software with the latest version of its multi-format drive," said Lewis Liaw, president of Ulead Systems, North America. "We are both committed to pushing the limits of technology to make it easier and faster for consumers to work with digital media. Whether video, photos or scrapbooking is your passion -- the Pioneer A07 with Ulead software offers tools for just about anyone who wants to express themselves digitally, without worrying about technology."
About the Ulead Software Suite
The Ulead software suite is comprised of five applications within one easy-to-navigate interface. VideoStudio 7 SE DVD makes it easy to capture and edit video, complete with transitions, titles, music, narration and special effects. Create Hollywood-like DVDs with the DVD creation wizard within VideoStudio 7 SE to add video chapter points and a variety of ready-to-go DVD background templates. To quickly transfer videos and photos with basic editing into polished DVDs, use DVD MovieFactory 3 SE to trim video and add text and transitions to both video clips and photos. New technology makes it possible to create DVDs with motion menu and chapter buttons with real-time preview. Burn final movies and photo slideshows to DVD or CD and watch it via a home DVD player or on a computer using Ulead DVD player software. No need to rewind or fast forward, select video scenes or slideshows with a click of the remote control. The software also plays discs created on DVD set-top recorders and DVD camcorders that use the -VR format. For working with all digital media files, the suite comes with Photo Explorer 8 SE to transfer, manage, enhance and share digital photos, audio and video files. At the same time, My Scrapbook 2 offers tools to create scrapbook pages, clip art and titles for family albums.
About Ulead Systems
Ulead Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of innovative video, imaging and DVD authoring software for desktop, server, mobile and Internet platforms. As more people use digital technologies at home, school and the workplace, Ulead software empowers users of all levels with the tools to easily and affordably personalize, manage and share digital content. For more information on the company, its products and services, please visit Ulead's Web site at www.ulead.com or call 800-85-ULEAD (800-858-5323).
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