NTI Introduces NTI CD-Maker 6 Platinum

NTI adds powerful audio, video and DVD features to flagship NTI CD-Maker 6 Platinum.

IRVINE, CA - NewTech Infosystems, Inc. (NTI) developer of the most easy-to-use CD/DVD burning software announced today a brand new version: NTI CD-Maker 6 Platinum. This release adds a wide array of new features including support for DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW. NTI CD-Maker 6 now burns Data DVDs as well as copy non-protected DVD discs.

NTI CD-Maker 6 also adds many new Audio and Video features such as MP3 CD and WMA CD, on-the-fly multi-track volume balancing, improved MP3 encoder/decoder support, VCD/SVCD SlideShow with background audio, VCD/SVCD Menus, on-the-fly AVI to MPEG-1/2 conversion, an audio wave editor and an enhanced version of NTI's JewelCase Maker.

"NTI CD-Maker 6 Platinum delivers all the powerful features demanded by power users with the ease-of-use demanded by the novices," says Bill Yao, President and CEO of NTI. "We've worked hard to ensure that these exciting new features fit seamlessly into our trademarked EasySteps® interface. Features by themselves are just not enough anymore. Users demand the perfect blend of power and simplicity. That is exactly what we have delivered with NTI CD-Maker 6."

New Features for NTI CD-Maker 6 Platinum

DVD-Copy for DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW.
Data DVDs for DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW.
Adds DVD-R/-RW and +R/+RW support for File CD packet writing.
MP3 CD and WMA CD with autorun and playlist support.
Enhanced MP3 encoding/decoding performance and flexibility.
On-the-fly Multi-track volume balancing.
Video CD (VCD)/Super Video CD (SVCD) SlideShow (with or without background audio).
VCD/SVCD Menus
MPEG-1/2 Encoder from AVI source files. Includes the ability to encode DivX AVIs for VCD/SVCD creation.
Audio Wave Editor.
Enhanced JewelCase Maker 2.0.
Live Update for drive support database.
Added ability for users with non-admin rights on NT/2000/XP systems to burn CDs.
Added support for the newest drives on the market.
Pricing and Availability
NTI CD-Maker 6 Platinum is scheduled to be available in early October for an estimated retail price of US$69.99. Retail customers will be able to purchase CD-Maker 6 Platinum from various retail stores, NTI's online store at www.NTIus.com, as well as other online retailers. Volume Site License to businesses is available directly from NTI at a discount price based on volume. The OEM bundle version of NTI CD-Maker 6 is also shipping at the same time to CD and DVD component manufacturers and PC / notebook system manufacturers.

About NewTech Infosystems (NTI)
NTI is a leading developer of powerful, feature-rich, easy-to-use software for CD and DVD recordable drives. The company has developed and delivered innovative and complete recording and backup solutions since its inception in 1993. The NTI family of products include: NTI CD-Maker, NTI Backup NOW!, DriveBackup!, FileCD and DragonBurn. All NTI products are available in multi-lingual versions, and are distributed through OEMs, retailers and volume end-user licensing channels.

NTI is headquartered at: 5 Mason Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92618.
Phone: +1-949-421-0720
Fax: +1-949-421-0750
www.NTIus.com