The Ultimate Multimedia Software Collection
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Few computers come ready to go straight out of the box; additionally, some computer providers include software that may not suit all your needs. Most multimedia computers come with the Windows XP Media Center operating system, but not much more. If you want to use your multimedia computer to edit and record media, you may want to consider the following programs.
Media Editing
Photo Editing Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 – $99.99 If you are serious about photo editing, this is a good product. It can import images from about any camera, performs professional edits, adds effects and converts files. It can also help you create slideshows, web galleries and greeting cards.
Video Editing PowerDirector 5 – $79.95 With this product, you can produce professional looking video movies or clips without having to be a professional. It can apply a variety of edits, create soundtracks, add text, apply transitions, create DVDs and more.
Audio Editing Dexster Audio Editor – $40 With this software, you can create your own unique music mixes as well as edit, filter and convert audio files. You can also use it to record Internet radio, from a line–in or from your sound card.
Security
BitDefender – $24.95 Detects viruses, scans files, produces few false positives and updates every hour to keep your computer virus free.
DVD/CD Burning
DVD Cloner III – $39.99 Create exact 1:1 back up copies of your DVDs or CDs. Burn to dual layer DVD–9 discs or 4.5GB DVD–Rs.
Additional Online Services to Consider:
Web Hosting: Globat – $4.95/month This service can help you build a personal web page or launch an Internet business— includes a shopping cart, merchant account, subdomains and unlimited email accounts. You don’t even have to know HTML to use this service.
Movie Downloading: CinemaNow, Vongo Through CinemaNow you can download legal copies of Hollywood hits. Most rentals range from $2.99–3.99/each. Or, try Vongo; with this service you only pay $9.99/month for unlimited viewing.
Music Downloading: Musicmatch, iTunes Through Musicmatch you can access nearly a million songs by popular artists for $4.99/month. With iTunes, you can search and download from a choice of over 2 millions songs, music videos, TV shows, podcasts and audio books.
Digital Photo Printing: York Photo This service can print your digital images for as little at 10 cents/each and send them to you by USPS for a low shipping cost.
If you are still not sure what to select or need more information please see our software reviews.
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