Ulead Digital Media Software Included with Pioneer Multiple Format DVD Drive with 4x Double-Layer Write Technology

Business Wire, August 30, 2004

TORRANCE, Calif. -- Ulead's Best-of-Breed Digital Media Software, Coupled with DVR-A08XL, Empowers Consumers to Transfer, Browse, Edit and Burn Digital Photos, Video and Music to Double-Layer DVDs Quickly and Easily

With the recent announcement of the Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. DVR-A08XL multiple-format, double-layer DVD drive, consumers can now burn twice the amount of data and digital media to DVD recordable discs at faster speeds than previously possible. Ulead Systems, a 15-year industry-leader in digital media software development, today announced that Pioneer has included Ulead's fully-integrated suite of award-winning video editing, DVD creation, media management, DVD player, burning as well as NovaStor's backup software with the DVR-A08XL.

Armed with Pioneer's multiple-format, double-layer DVD drive and Ulead's top-of-the line digital media software, consumers can now easily and quickly organize, edit and transform videos and photos into polished DVD productions. Leveraging the 16 x 16 maximum write speed of the DVR-A08XL and the Ulead Burn.Now engine, users may be able to burn projects at up to twice the write speed to DVD-R and R discs. By including the Ulead DVD Player software on the DVD, viewers can watch the final DVD production on a computer without needing additional software. To back up data easily and quickly, the suite includes NovaBACKUP 7.1, powerful yet easy-to-use software for backing up digital files.

The DVR-A08XL with the Ulead digital media software suite is currently available at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $179.99.

"We feel that Ulead's software is best suited to support the latest technology of the Pioneer drive, including 4x double-layer DVD burning and 16x maximum write speed for single layer DVD-R and R," said Andy Parsons, senior vice president of advanced product development at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. "The included applications help us provide our customers with elegant DVD solutions for both the presentation and preservation of electronic media such as video, music, digital photos and data files."

"Pioneer has upped the ante for write speed with the DVR-A08XL," says Lewis Liaw, president of Ulead Systems, North America. "The DVR-A08XL combined with our easy-to-use digital media software gives everyday consumers an entire new level of efficiency and creativity for handling their digital memories."

About the Ulead Software Suite

The Ulead software suite is comprised of four applications within one easy-to-navigate interface. VideoStudio 8 SE DVD makes it easy to capture and edit video, complete with transitions, titles, music, narration, and special effects. The new Movie Wizard lets novices create movies in three steps with themes such as Nature, Old Film, and Celebration. The main full-featured Video Editor offers more control with advanced video editing tools such as a new customizable Pan & Zoom effect and Album transition. It's also equipped with a new audio timeline where it's possible to add audio filters and mix four independent audio tracks.

Create Hollywood-like DVDs with the DVD creation wizard within VideoStudio 8 SE DVD to add video chapter points and a variety of ready-to-go DVD background templates. Or quickly transfer video and photos with basic editing into DVDs, using DVD MovieFactory 3.5 SE Suite to trim video and add text and transitions to both video clips and photos. Design a professional DVD navigation with motion menus and chapter buttons that can be previewed in real-time.

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. New technology makes it possible to burn to double-layer DVDs. No need to rewind or fast forward, select video scenes or slideshows with a click of the remote control. For working with all digital media files, the suite also comes with Photo Explorer 8.5 SE to transfer, manage, enhance and share digital photos, audio and video files. Use the advanced design, powerful features and simple interface of the included NovaBACKUP software to backup digital media files.

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).