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DVD Decoding Hardware Proves Superior to DVD Decoding Software Solutions; MARGI Systems' DVD-to-Go PC Card Excels in All Tests
(Last updated 8:05 AM ET March 25)
FREMONT, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) - MARGI Systems Inc., developer of the broadest and most advanced Zoomed Video (ZV) product line in the mobile computing industry, today announced that DVD-to-Go, its solution that turns notebook computers into DVD players, is proven superior over today's DVD decoding software solutions.
DVD-to-Go is a high performance PC Card that slips easily into all ZV notebooks. This hardware-based card integrates DVD decoding technology to provide full color, full-motion video (30 fps) along with Dolby(R) Digital Surround Sound. By using this card, notebooks will empower mobile professionals to conduct effective interactive training sessions and give persuasive multimedia presentations. The compact PC Card also turns notebooks into a home theater system, allowing users to experience DVD movies with exceptional audio/video quality.
Consumers do have a choice to use a software decoder. In comparison tests conducted in the world's largest Zoomed Video laboratory, software decoding has failed to provide the smooth flowing video that users seek in watching DVD. The DVD-to-Go PC Card excels over software decoders in the following ways:
1. Compatibility. DVD-to-Go works on ZV notebooks, and will work on
CPUs as low as 150MHz.
2. Enhanced GUI and DVD navigation. DVD-to-Go's graphical user
interface (GUI) is easier to use with a professional look and
feel. DVD-to-Go is also more comprehensive, providing a complete
set of DVD navigational options.
3. Minimal VGA memory requirement. Software decoding solutions need
high VGA allocation for basic playback functionality, forcing a
reduced graphics screen resolution to 8 bit color.
4. Better Mouse Control. DVD-to-Go's less utilization of the CPU
ensures smooth mouse control for navigation. With software, mouse
capability is limited and often disappears, hindering
navigational capabilities.
5. Flexibility. DVD-to-Go can be swapped from notebook to notebook.
6. Customization. MARGI Systems offers customization of DVD-to-Go,
for special corporate needs.
7. Longer Battery Life. DVD-to-Go saves power by using less CPU
cycles
8. Multitasking Capability. With DVD-to-Go, you can run multiple
applications in the background without dropping audio/video
frames, since only a small percentage of the CPU's capability is
used.
9. NT 4.0 Support. This is not yet available for software decoders.
10. Digital Audio Out. DVD-to-Go card has an optional connector which
brings out 5.1 channel Dolby(R) Digital Surround Sound. The
standard connector brings out 2 channel option.
11. TV Out. The standard and optional connectors for DVD-to-Go bring
a TV Output signal (S-Video or composite) for connection to a
standard or wide screen television set. Notebook computers become
a mobile DVD player for larger group presentations.
12. MPEG-1 Compatibility. DVD-to-Go supports both MPEG-1 video/audio
as well as MPEG-2 video with AC3 audio.
Several technical editors also have published their findings that DVD decoding hardware is superior, the latest being PC Magazine, zdnet.com . Eight of the top 10 notebook OEM manufacturers bundle or recommend the MARGI DVD-to-Go solution with their products.
DVD-to-Go can be purchased through Ingram Micro, the world's largest distributor of computer products, SKU No. 782101. Contact 800/456-8000 or www.ingrammicro.com.
About MARGI Systems
MARGI Systems develops the broadest and most advanced Zoomed Video (ZV) product line in the mobile computing industry. MARGI has lead the industry with the first audio and video capture card, the first ZV-port PC card and the first MPEG PC Card. MARGI's current Multimedia-to-Go product family has received numerous acclaims for performance, reliability and compatibility. For more information, contact 510/657-4435 or www.margi.com .
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