CyberLink PowerDVD 12 Standard - OEM

Pros: Plays DVD's without issue

Cons: PLAYBACK NOTES * Blu-ray playback support is available only in the Ultra and Pro versions. The Standard version can play back DVDs only. * 3D and True Theater 3D effects are not available for DVDs / video / photo files and YouTube titles in the Standard version. * Import of 3D photos and videos into a media library is not available in the Standard version. * Upload of 3D videos and TrueTheater enabled 3D videos to YouTube is not available in the Standard version. * The Sync-2-Android feature for Android devices connected over USB is not available in the Standard version. * 3D UI in Cinema Mode is not available in the Standard version. AUDIO NOTES * There is no support for Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone and Dolby Digital EX in the Standard version * The Ultra version supports up to 7.1 channels of Dolby Digital Plus, but the Standard and Pro versions support only up to 5.1 channels. * There is no support for Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD in the Standard and Pro versions * There is no support for DTS-ES (Discrete & Matrix) + Neo:6 / MLP-HD in any of the three versions. * The Ultra and Pro versions support up to 5.1 channels of AAC audio, but the Standard version supports only 2 channels. * S/PDIF Remix feature is supported only in the Ultra version DISC & FORMAT SUPPORT * VC-1 support is available only in the Ultra version * DivX Pro and CPRM support are not available in the Standard version * MK3D is not supported in the Standard version

Overall Review: It is easy to get confused into thinking the Standard version plays back BluRay discs. Cyberlink's website makes it hard to differentiate these omissions in the Standard version.

Pros: I have the ultra version works great in windows 8 and 7

Cons: Noda

Overall Review: Can not believe the reviews. The review before me titled (pointless ) How can you be so dim as to buy a software that you already have since you said this came with your computer then leave a bad review saying pointless. It's not softwares fault your brainless to purchase it again even though you have it. That's not right to leave bead review when you made the mistake and software is good. That's brainless

Pros: Great software for viewing DVDs and other media, very easy to use

Cons: DOES NOT SUPPORT BLURAY. Which was the entire reason I bought it. Even though it mentions it several times in the 'details' section.

Overall Review: Want Bluray? Get the Ultra version

Pros: This is usually a program for DVD playback

Cons: Check out the cyberlink product comparison web site before you buy. This does not support many audio and video formats and does not support blueray playback. http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdvd/compare-versions_en_US.html?&r=1 Even with the PRO edition you will have issues playing most blueray disks.

Overall Review: This DRM needs to stop or make it where it works for people who purchase content. Software companies like this should make a better effort to get content providers to allow playback. If the software won't play most blueray titles they should be upfront with the customers about it.

Pros: None

Cons: I bought this because my version of PowerDVD 9 had limited BluRay support and they stopped updating 9. NO BLURAY SUPPORT

Overall Review: When the description says it supports ALL media formats, the software should support ALL media formats!

Pros: Inexpensive.

Cons: Does not, I repeat DOES NOT, support BluRay. Very cluttered interface. No option to disable folder monitoring for built in "library". Cluttered interface with ad banners, upgrade offers, movie advertisements, streaming rentals... even a facebook log-in?... tons of junk I never want to see on my HTPC screen.

Overall Review: I bought this misinformed that it would support BluRay. If you just want DVD player software, then this might be for you. I wish I hadn't waited so long to install the software as I would have tried to return this garbage.

Pros: -Upscales newer DVDs very well -Media center like hub was a nice attempt -True Theater -Worked extremely great with 5.1 emulated surround sound.

Cons: -Integrates their own store and an imdb alternative service (not theirs) into the program. This can become annoying if you just want to load a movie and be done with it, but I can see why they are doing all of this. -Blu-ray issues?

Overall Review: Although I do not use this for blu-ray, I do notice that support for it is iffy with older versions (with a new one every year, this will be an older version very quickly). The market and movie rating integration was a nice attempt, but is very annoying considering there are so many free alternatives out there without the annoying bloat. Not going to lie, I only bought this because it was a $10 shell shocker and I am happy with that, but If I paid $50 for this when it first came out, I would want my $$ back. True Theater is awesome and it upscales standard DVDs like no other program, but I feel like the price is raised because of all of those features that no one really uses. Overall I love this program and I recommend anyone to grab an older version from the bargain bin whenever they get the chance.

Pros: Price

Cons: Some what complicated, confusing, for me, but after practice, its better.

Overall Review: I noticed that this item is on sale real cheap. I paid more, but it is worth what I did pay, here at N E. I checked out the video here , and went to u tube and looked at many more videos on this. Only thing is, none of them indicate the level of the program, standard,, etc. The videos were clear about one thing, it requires hit or miss to figure out the options. I admit Im older and slower about this stuff, but Im trying.