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A new analysis method computer to do video and photos  Oct 2007

System requirements

Windows Vista Premium Ready PC Specifications (Recommended Requirements):

• 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB of system memory
• A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero (DirectX 9 class graphics processor that supports WDDM Driver, Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware and 32 bits per pixel with big enough graphics memory)
• 128 MB of graphics memory
• 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space
• DVD-ROM Drive
• Audio output capability
• Internet access capability

Windows Vista has a Get Ready website  ( http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/default.mspx  ) that contains all information you need in order to prepare for the arrival of Windows Vista. Beside, consumers will be able to buy PC designated as Windows Vista Ready PC or Windows Vista Premium Ready PC. Windows Vista Capable PC will be capable to run all versions of Windows Vista core experiences such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability at a minimum, while Windows Vista Premium Ready PC will allow users even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience.

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2006/05/23/windows-vista-minimum-and-recommended-system-requirements/

Windows Vista Minimum supported system requirements  Dec 2006

PCs that meet the minimum supported system requirements will be able to run the core features of Windows Vista with the basic user experience.

Minimum System Requirements for Easy Media Creator 9 Suite  Dec 2006

• Windows XP Home/Pro/MCE (Service Pack 2), Windows XP Pro x64 Edition, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later)*
• For burning music and data discs: 500 MHz Intel® Pentium III or equivalent; 128 MB RAM
• For DVD, slideshow or video authoring: 1.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent; 256 MB RAM
• For real-time MPEG-2 capture and burning:1.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent; 256 MB RAM
• For viewing DivX HD or H.264 video files in full screen mode: 2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent; 512 MB RAM
• 7200 RPM hard disk drive recommended for video projects
• 1 GB of free hard disk space for typical installation of all components
• 1 GB of free hard disk space for every 5 minutes of video for video capture
• Up to 9 GB of free hard disk space for copying DVD-Video** discs
• 1024x768, 16-bit color graphics card; 24-bit or 32-bit true color recommended
• DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card and graphics card
• QuickTime 7 or greater for burning of M4A files
• Windows Media Player 9 or higher for Windows 2000 systems; Windows Media Player 10 or higher for Windows XP and Vista systems
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher
• CD-ROM drive to install the software
• Internet connection required for registration, activation, product updates, and some features including photo sharing and Gracenote® MusicID™ support (to retrieve artist, album and track information). Any Internet charges are the user's responsibility.

Roxio Easy Media Creator™ 7 empowers you to live your digital lifestyle to its fullest potential. Go beyond just cd burning and now organize, edit, preserve and share your digital photos, music, video and data – all within one integrated product that seamlessly combines the complete versions of the latest, award-winning Easy CD & DVD Creator, PhotoSuite, VideoWave, and Napster brands.

 

Top 5 things you can do with Easy Media Creator 7:
		Go beyond just CD burning and now copy personal CDs or DVDs – even DVD Video* with improved Disc Copier™
		Turn a photo into a mini movie with Motion Pictures special effects
		Download music from the Internet with Napster - features built-in CD burning
		Schedule regular cd or dvd burning back-ups of your important folders – then secure your disc with encryption and password protection
		Automatically turn your video into a stunning movie or use advanced Timeline editing tools - now with fully integrated dvd burning and cd burning to disc

Minimum requirements

To take full advantage of all of the features of Roxio Easy Media Creator 7, your computer must meet the following minimum system requirements: 

§         Microsoft® Windows 2000 (service pack 4 or later) or Windows XP (service pack 1 or later)

§         Processor and memory:

§         For burning music and data discs:
                                                       500 MHz Intel® Pentium III or equivalent; 128 MB RAM

§         For DVD, slideshow, or video authoring:
                                                       1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium III or equivalent; 256 MB RAM

§         For real-time MPEG-2 capture and burning:
                                                       1.6 GHz Intel® Pentium 4 or equivalent; 256 MB RAM

§         Hard disk space:

§         1 GB available hard disk space for typical installation of all components

§         1 GB available hard disk space for every 5 minutes of video for video capture

§         4.5 GB available hard disk space for copying DVD discs

§         Display settings: 1024 X 768, 16-bit color graphics card; 24-bit or 32-bit true color recommended

§         For audio: 16-bit Windows compatible sound card and speakers

§         For Napster 2.0 service: Windows Media Player 7.1 or higher; Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 

Optional requirements

§         For burning: Multi-media compliant CD- or DVD-recordable or rewritable drive

§         For importing photos and images: Scanner, digital camera, or video camera

§         For digital video capture: OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 FireWire® card (for use with a DV camera) or video capture device

§         For analog video capture: TV tuner or video capture board (video- or TV-out required for output to tape)

§         Online services: Internet connection for registration, product updates, sharing or downloading content, and e-mailing, and CDDB support (to retrieve CD artist, album, and track information)

Note: Any charges incurred are the responsibility of the end user.