PowerDVD or WinDVD? - Blu-ray Forum

w_tanoto · 10-11-2007, 02:16 AM

I never used powerdvd... which one is better.
I plan to play BD with this

Banjo · 10-11-2007, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

I never used powerdvd... which one is better.
I plan to play BD with this

Personally, I prefer PowerDVD.

w_tanoto · 10-11-2007, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

Personally, I prefer PowerDVD.

wow. that was a quick answer....

I am confused, because I saw an increasing number of computer manufacturer opted to add powerdvd, and i thought this might be better than windvd.

lch · 10-11-2007, 06:42 AM

i like powerdvd also.

the windvd was provided with my gfx card some years ago (before i even know powerdvd), i install and try but don't like it.

w_tanoto · 10-11-2007, 06:43 AM

thank you both of you. I made up my mind. I will get powerdvd ultra (tomorrow is computer day for me, new laptop).

lch · 10-11-2007, 06:52 AM

wah, so fast financially recovered ?

saljr · 10-11-2007, 06:52 AM

DVD - WinDvd 7 Platinum compare to PowerDvd 6 Ultra.
WinDvd at least 15% better picture and at least 75% better audio than PowerDvd.
BR-DVD - I think PowerDvd is better than WinDvd. The reason why I am saying this is Core is doing a very poor jobs on WinDvd.
The only thing I can say is try both - Free Trail Version I planning to buy the Pioneer BDC-2202 it comes with Windvd BR software. I don't know how well it works.

w_tanoto · 10-11-2007, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lch

wah, so fast financially recovered ?

yup, getting help from my parents..... I also have put aside those money to buy laptop before. But yes, I am financially recovered. Simpsons and Pirates 3 BD, I am coming.

w_tanoto · 10-11-2007, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by saljr

DVD - WinDvd 7 Platinum compare to PowerDvd 6 Ultra.
WinDvd at least 15% better picture and at least 75% better audio than PowerDvd.
BR-DVD - I think PowerDvd is better than WinDvd. The reason why I am saying this is Core is doing a very poor jobs on WinDvd.
The only thing I can say is try both - Free Trail Version I playing to buy the Pioneer BDC-2202 it comes with Windvd BR software. I don't know how well it works.

thanks for the specific info.

Looks like I make the right choice.

Riverside666 · 10-11-2007, 11:27 AM

http://files.filefront.com/Cyberlink.../fileinfo.html

CyberLink FTW.

w_tanoto · 10-11-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Riverside666

http://files.filefront.com/Cyberlink.../fileinfo.html

CyberLink FTW.

Hey, isn't it illegal version?
downloading...... thanks.

(i hope it's legal. no matter what I am going to buy it)

dadkins · 10-11-2007, 07:26 PM

VAIO VGN-AR190G, came with WinDVD BD for VAIO from factory.
Plays BDs great!

*I* installed PowerDVD Ultra.
Also plays BD great! No remote support though(WinDVD BD for VAIOis made for VAIO and has remote support).

PowerDVD will play files from the HDD where WinDVD BD will not.
I usually use PowerDVD for watching my discs.

*NOTE: PowerDVD Ultra 7.3 uses less processor power than WinDVD BD does.

Sirandar · 02-23-2009, 04:39 PM

In terms of Blu-ray compatibility the answer is easy .... neither! both PowerDVD and WinDVD suck, especially WinDVD. For humorous proof just read the release notes for the single WinDVD patch released. It says the patch will "improve" the compatibility with existing titles .... not fix. Arcsoft releases frequent patches to address the "Disk Won't Play Issues" that are very common for newly released thank to the flawed efforts of devs to address piracy concerns.

But, there is one more concern and that is regular DVD playback ... Arcsoft still sucks in this aspect ... some DVDs have skipping and stuttering (BSG Season 4 is an example) whereas WinDVD is the clear winner in this area.

Currently best bang for the buck is WinDVD or free alternatives for regular DVDs and Arcsoft TMT for Blu-Ray because there is nothing worse than porking out 30$ for a Blu-ray that won't play and not being able to return it or even exchange it for a regualr DVD at your loss (HMV Canada won't do this)

I have been waiting 3 months for WinDVD to play Wall-E Blu-Ray with no end in sight and Wall-E is a huge release. Arcsoft plays it perfectly

BluGamer · 02-26-2009, 02:47 AM

I suggest you wait another week, and purchase powerdvd9 ultra instead. I have both, and WinDVD should be renamed to FailBluray. They're so lazy with patches. PowerDVD gets patched at least once a month, but the team behind WinDVD is horrible. Like someone else said, it's slightly better for regular DVD playback. That's it.

HiDef-Crazy · 02-26-2009, 02:58 AM

I own both and I prefer PowerDVD8 Ultra over WinDVD have to many issues with WinDVD.

10-11-2007, 02:16 AM	#1
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	PowerDVD or WinDVD? I never used powerdvd... which one is better. I plan to play BD with this

10-11-2007, 06:52 AM	#7
saljr Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Stockton,California	DVD - WinDvd 7 Platinum compare to PowerDvd 6 Ultra. WinDvd at least 15% better picture and at least 75% better audio than PowerDvd. BR-DVD - I think PowerDvd is better than WinDvd. The reason why I am saying this is Core is doing a very poor jobs on WinDvd. The only thing I can say is try both - Free Trail Version I planning to buy the Pioneer BDC-2202 it comes with Windvd BR software. I don't know how well it works. Last edited by saljr; 10-11-2007 at 07:13 AM.

10-11-2007, 07:26 PM	#12
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	VAIO VGN-AR190G, came with WinDVD BD for VAIO from factory. Plays BDs great! I installed PowerDVD Ultra. Also plays BD great! No remote support though(WinDVD BD for VAIOis made for VAIO and has remote support). PowerDVD will play files from the HDD where WinDVD BD will not. I usually use PowerDVD for watching my discs. NOTE: PowerDVD Ultra 7.3 uses less processor power than WinDVD BD does. Last edited by dadkins; 10-11-2007 at 07:35 PM.*

02-23-2009, 04:39 PM	#13
Sirandar Member Member since:May 2008	No easy answer that doesn't cost $$$$ In terms of Blu-ray compatibility the answer is easy .... neither! both PowerDVD and WinDVD suck, especially WinDVD. For humorous proof just read the release notes for the single WinDVD patch released. It says the patch will "improve" the compatibility with existing titles .... not fix. Arcsoft releases frequent patches to address the "Disk Won't Play Issues" that are very common for newly released thank to the flawed efforts of devs to address piracy concerns. But, there is one more concern and that is regular DVD playback ... Arcsoft still sucks in this aspect ... some DVDs have skipping and stuttering (BSG Season 4 is an example) whereas WinDVD is the clear winner in this area. Currently best bang for the buck is WinDVD or free alternatives for regular DVDs and Arcsoft TMT for Blu-Ray because there is nothing worse than porking out 30$ for a Blu-ray that won't play and not being able to return it or even exchange it for a regualr DVD at your loss (HMV Canada won't do this) I have been waiting 3 months for WinDVD to play Wall-E Blu-Ray with no end in sight and Wall-E is a huge release. Arcsoft plays it perfectly

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10-11-2007, 06:42 AM	#4
lch Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:813 Blu-ray reviews:1	i like powerdvd also. the windvd was provided with my gfx card some years ago (before i even know powerdvd), i install and try but don't like it.

10-11-2007, 06:43 AM	#5
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	thank you both of you. I made up my mind. I will get powerdvd ultra (tomorrow is computer day for me, new laptop).

10-11-2007, 11:27 AM	#10
Riverside666 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	http://files.filefront.com/Cyberlink.../fileinfo.html CyberLink FTW.

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