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    PowerDVD5

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by titaniummd, Apr 10, 2005.

  1. titaniummd

    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    I never paid attention to this but the version of PowerDVD 5 that came with the Dell is a crippled version that only allows Menu, Subtitles, Playing and Changing Languages. I never noticed that was different from the version that came with the DVD burner that I used with the desktop (I never watched movies on a desktop). It came to my attention when reading someone's post from another board.

    The feature that I like that isn't on the Dell Version is the screen capture for making Desktop backgrounds. You also have a wide flexibility of configurations and using Eaglevision.
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    This apparently happens all the time. The powerdvd that came with my acer, and dell, were both crippled advertising. Same witht the nero editions that I got from the lappys. I ended up buying them off ebay.
     
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    I was happy to have the "full version" with the DVD burner. I didn't see anything say "trial period" so I am happy with it.

    He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.
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