MedioStream, a leading provider of PC-based software for recording video to DVDs and CDs, today announced the release of neoPLAYER, the industry's first fully Microsoft DirectX VA compliant software DVD player that allows consumers to play commercial or home-made DVD or Video CD discs on the PC. neoPLAYER continues in the tradition of other easy-to-use products from MedioStream by offering a simple, straightforward interface for consumers to access key features and enjoy video discs on the PC. The release of neoPLAYER complements neoDVD, MedioStream's innovative suite of easy-to-use video authoring solutions designed specifically for consumers. "With neoDVD, you can create your own DVD or VCD right on the PC, and now neoPLAYER offers you the option to view your videos on the PC as well," said Gordon Doran, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at MedioStream. "Better yet, install neoPLAYER on your laptop and turn your laptop into a portable DVD player so you can enjoy your DVD movies on the go."

neoPLAYER is the ideal solution for low-cost, no-compromise DVD playback on the PC. In addition to parental control and VCD/SVCD/DVD karaoke options, neoPLAYER plays all DVD-ROM games and titles. Other highlights include:

Closed Captioning support
Smooth multi-speed fast forward modes
Smooth zoom and pan support during movie playback
High quality NTSC and PAL MPEG-2 decoder
AC3/Dolby Digital support for up to 5.1 channels
neoPLAYER is certified by Macrovision and Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL).

Pricing and Availability

neoPLAYER is available for purchase at MedioStream's Web site (www.mediostream.com) for $39.99 through Electronic Software Download (ESD).