Intervideo's WinDVD Platinum Now Avalilable at Best Buy

March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- InterVideo today announced that WinDVD Platinum, the latest version of its DVD-playing software, is now available for purchase at Best Buy stores nationwide. The availability continues InterVideo's retail expansion in the United States.

WinDVD Platinum, the latest version of WinDVD, is a powerful DVD player that combines the features of a standard consumer DVD player and adds advanced audio and video functions. WinDVD Platinum includes must-have features such as time stretching, screen capture and TV-out support and then adds a dozen new extras including the ability to play DivX with all WinDVD's features and Dolby Virtual Speaker -- a brand new technology that uses advanced algorithms to replicate 5.1 surround sound over just 2 speakers. WinDVD Platinum also adds 24 bit/ 96kHz audio support for rich, high resolution audio.

"The latest agreement with Best Buy highlights our continued focus on the U.S. retail channel," said Steve Ro, CEO and founder of InterVideo. "We are very pleased to be associated with a company like Best Buy because it not only expands the nationwide reach of InterVideo but also adds value to our brand."

Best Buy is the largest volume specialty retailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software and appliances in the U.S. It is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, currently operates retail stores in almost every state and is on track to have more than 550 stores nationwide by 2004.

Pricing and Availability
WinDVD Platinum will be available later this month, at Best Buy stores nationwide.

For more information contact InterVideo at 510-651-0888 or visit the company's Web site at www.intervideo.com.

Source: InterVideo, Inc.