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HELP: What is OEM version? (windvd, powerdvd)

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Uprising, Jul 21, 2004.

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  1. Uprising

    Uprising Member

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    What does the OEM mean in "WinDVD 5 OEM version", or for any software? Does that mean it's the standard version?

    I am trying to find a cheap copy of WINDVD5 or PowerDVD5, that has support for 5.1 audio etc. I foudn some good deals on Ebay, but they have OEM written as the version. I don't want to buy them if they don't support dolby 5.1, my audio card supports it but the decoder must also right?

    Sorry if this post doesn't make much sense, but I have searched online through yahoo and other sites trying to figure what OEM means.

    From what I can tell, I must buy the gold or deluxe versions to get 5.1 support. But I am just not sure.

    This says the standard version has multi channel support for audio. But I still don't understand the OEM thing.
    http://www.gocyberlink.com/english/products/powerdvd/5/editions.jsp

    ALso, which do you think is better? PowerDVD, WinDVD, or other?
     
    #1 Uprising, Jul 21, 2004
  2. KaiSeR SoZe

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    I like PowerDVD, I don't use it much though. I just use Media Player Classic

    OEM is just the barebone cd, no box or manual just a white sleeve with the cd in it
     
    #2 KaiSeR SoZe, Jul 21, 2004
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    I was reading about media player classic on I think videohelp.com or something like that. It says it comes with a dvd codec, as free ware. Is MPC any good?

    Thanks for the info Kaiser, so I guess OEM should support the multichannel audio, since it is the regular copy just with no box etc., I don't care for the box and such. I just want the software. I am trying to decide between Powerdvd and Windvd.
     
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    PowerDVD has a trial download or the standard version I would d/l that and see if you get what you want.

    I bought a OEM PowerDVD off of eBay for like $6.00 and I like it. It is the standard edition and this is what it has:
     
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  5. KaiSeR SoZe

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    try out VLC player, its also free and plays everything (even DAT files) and should decode 5.1, DTS, ac-3 try it out and see if it suits you before you commit to PowerDVD or WinDVD maybe you can save a few bucks

    http://www.videolan.net/vlc/
     
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  6. Uprising

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    FF: cool. What version of PowerDVD was that?

    I am trying to get a copy that supports 5.1 etc. I don't know much about DVD software on pc's. SO I am having a hard time trying to find out which ones do, for a price lower than $20.
     
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    Cool, thanks. I am going to try this one out. I am looking for a cheap answer to my dvd woes right now, but I would like the support for 5.1 etc. THis one sounds good. I am currently downloading it. Thanks.
     
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    Yeah I'm using VLC. It's a great free software that got all the codec. I couldn;t play some mpg file with PowerDVD.
     
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    I have PowerDVD 5 Standard, I was looking at upgrading their "Power Pack" to DTS (which I believe is what is necessary for Dolby 5.1) and it's $25.00 for the upgrade. I only have onboard 16 Bit audio so...I don't think upgrading is smart for me, but good luck.
     
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    I didn't see the answer to the question, so here it is:

    Original Equipment Manufacturer

    OEM software is primarily supposed to be included with a new PC, rather than sold retail.
     
    #11 TraJ, Jul 21, 2004
  12. Uprising

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    Thanks for all of your help. Man, I really love this BBS. Anything can be answered here.

    I am using VLC, so far so good. I like it. Thanks for introducing it to me. It has 5.1 support which is just what I was looking for.
     
    #12 Uprising, Jul 21, 2004
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