Purchasing PD 9 Ultra64

Triryche

Newbie Joined: Jun 09, 2011 14:13 Messages: 24 Offline

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Jul 02, 2011 00:12

Amazon and Newegg has PD9 Ultr64 for $85 (USD)

However, if I purchase direct from CyberLink it is $95 and includes MediaEspresso 6.5

Is MediaEspresso 6.5 worth the extra $10?

Looking for some opinions.

Thanks!

James1

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Jul 02, 2011 00:46

Hi,
I think you are getting Cyberlink programs confused PowerDirector 9 Ultra doesn't come with Expresso 6.5. PowerDVD 11 comes with Expresso software.
PowerDirector 9 Ultra is the Windows 64Bit editor.
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Triryche

Newbie Joined: Jun 09, 2011 14:13 Messages: 24 Offline

Jul 02, 2011 01:11

I have the trial version of PD9. If I go to "Buy Now" it directs me to CyberLink with a special offer to purchase PD9 Ultr64 for $95 and they include Media Expresso 6.5 for free.

Link to Offer

So just wondering if it worth the extra $10.

I know I am probably way over thinkg this, but that usual happens anytime I am about to spend more that $20!!

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BILLYBOBBOY42

Newbie Joined: Jun 24, 2011 12:38 Messages: 7 Offline

Jul 02, 2011 08:39

Triryche,

You are right about the price and the Media Expresso 6.5.

A link on PCMags website gets you a price slightly under $85 without the Expresso. "Give us your two cents worth; a penny for your thoughts". Who gets the other penny?

Triryche

Newbie Joined: Jun 09, 2011 14:13 Messages: 24 Offline

Jul 03, 2011 14:00

So, any opinions?

Who thinks Media Expresso 6.5 is worth $10.

Who thinks Media Expresso 6.5 is not worth it?

And does anybody think Media Expresso 6.5 is not even worth installing for free??

As I said, I know I am beating this to death, just that I amn new to the forum and new to video editing.

SkullyHB

Member Joined: Aug 29, 2009 21:04 Messages: 51 Offline

Jul 03, 2011 17:08

I have Mediashow Expresso 5 that I got with a previous PD upgrade. It's a handy little program - I use it every now and then when converting formats. It's clean and easy to use. That being said, there are a number of free alternatives that do the same thing and more.

If you're pinching pennies, then I'd say take the cheaper offer and skip Mediashow. Otherwiise it's probably worth the $10 difference unless you have another program to do the same thing that you're already comfortable with.
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