PowerDVD 15 just released - opinions from users who are already using earlier versions

Silkworm

Newbie Location: Romania Joined: Apr 04, 2015 16:57 Messages: 9 Offline

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Apr 14, 2015 06:49

I downloaded and installed the trial version. Personally, I like PowerDVD 14's UI more.

Ever since Windows 8 was released, there is this trend among various software developers to flatten every aspect of the UI. Unfortunately, this is not every time a good thing, because sometimes the results are not as good as expected.

UI transition from Power2Go 9 to Power2Go 10 has much improvements, but in case of PowerDVD 15, few extra features alone may appeal to many users, including myself.

I was expecting this release so I can upgrade my PowerDVD 14 version included in MediaSuite 12, just to be able to use PowerDVD as a media server, but $70 for an upgrade to a less nice interface and only a few extra features makes me wait, while regretting that I didn't buy a full extra license of PowerDVD 14 Ultra while I could, which was cheaper anyway.

So, what more could we expect from PowerDVD, you may ask?

Well, in terms of features, they may not have much to add, at least for now. PowerDVD 14 was already a great release.
But, in terms of functionality, I was expecting they will build the same products of a particular class that may be used by the same person, in such a way to make you feel that they are belonging to the same owner.

To be more specific, let's have my own example: I have PowerDVD 14 Ultra along with other utilities (PowerDirector, MediaEspresso etc.) on my PC (location 1) and on my laptop. I also have these applications on another PC (location 2) as part of MediaSuite.

What I expected: settings and setup for PowerDVD and other applications to syncronise themsleves if needed, especially when using Cyberlink Cloud.

What I got instead:
- I had to redo settings on each location, even after reinstalling the software;
- I had to (re- ) tag faces on pictures on each location, even if I have the same pictures on the same path, synced by OneDrive;
- PowerDVD from MediaSuite doesn't have the ability to use Cyberlink Cloud, because if this wasn't included in the package as an offer, they assume the user don't use or didn't purchase Cyberlink Cloud separatelly or as a bunlde with another product.

That, my friends, is the kind of functionality I expected to be implemented in a 'next-gen' release of this kind.

I am waiting for your opinions also.

Anonymous

Apr 14, 2015 20:51

When will I be able to update my Power DVD Live to version 15 please. Application Manager advises that there is no update available.
Kind regards,
Ron

RobN

Newbie Joined: Jun 26, 2008 20:08 Messages: 3 Offline

Apr 15, 2015 09:36

RONALD, I have the same issue. I opened a trouble ticket. Apparently the system has two customer numbers for me with the same e-mail address, so application manager cannot see it. I suggest you open a trouble ticket as well.

mallolollo

Newbie Joined: Mar 18, 2012 14:20 Messages: 3 Offline

Apr 15, 2015 15:17

I have downloaded theme pack called theme.pbgz from here:

http://www.moovielive.com/wallpaper/index?pou=15

How I install this theme?

sorry for my bad english..

p.s.

I found! just drag files onto the desktop icon of powerdvd 15!

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Hankins

Newbie Joined: Jan 09, 2016 10:42 Messages: 1 Offline

Jan 12, 2016 20:36

RESUME FROM LAST SCENE DOES NOT WORK CAN ANYONE HELP

stevek

Senior Contributor Location: Houston, Texas USA Joined: Jan 25, 2011 12:18 Messages: 4663 Offline

Jan 13, 2016 17:06

Anyone other than silkworm (mallolollo and Hankins) should start their own threads ! Too many questions garner too many answers and NO one knows which answer goes to which question . This is NOT a bulletin board where people always answer quickly.

Sorry, If you really need your question answered, it is not difficult to start your own topic (thread). You must provide more than a one line question. Read this:

http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/43364.page

If you just wanted to comment, then that is appropriate.

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