Windows 8 Gets Dolby Digital Plus audio codec
Microsoft declared that Windows 8 will build support for Dolby Digital Plus stereo technology. The codec (also known as Enhanced AC-3) will enable 5.1-channel surround sound in desktop and Metro-style apps on both X86 and ARM devices
From the press release:
Developers will be enabled to deliver the highest level of immersive experiences and cinematic sound through Windows 8 APIs in desktop and Metro-style apps, including those developed for x86 and ARM architectures. Dolby Digital Plus 5.1-channel decoding and Dolby Digital two-channel encoding will be supported in all PCs and tablets licensed to run Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows RT editions.
I'm actually amused about the fact that Dolby Codecs will be supported if the end user chooses to buy Media Center. I mean it is not a deal worth contemplating but at least Microsoft is showing it understands what it would have to do to be competitive against actual software DVD/Bluray players, if they wanted to make money.
What do you think, CEans?
From the press release:
Developers will be enabled to deliver the highest level of immersive experiences and cinematic sound through Windows 8 APIs in desktop and Metro-style apps, including those developed for x86 and ARM architectures. Dolby Digital Plus 5.1-channel decoding and Dolby Digital two-channel encoding will be supported in all PCs and tablets licensed to run Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows RT editions.
I'm actually amused about the fact that Dolby Codecs will be supported if the end user chooses to buy Media Center. I mean it is not a deal worth contemplating but at least Microsoft is showing it understands what it would have to do to be competitive against actual software DVD/Bluray players, if they wanted to make money.
What do you think, CEans?
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