After some inevitably disappointing experiments with free, allegedly BD-enabled playback software (eg VLC), which was only to be found by laborious Find the statement that buying BDs are not just dominated by these (for lack of codecs) I searched through the sale of various DVD / BD player software maker. Overall, the biggest problem is the obscure diversity of programs offered - who does not have expertise, here is quite helpless. I then decided to go for PowerDVD 13 Pro, I here some of the desired of me functions (DVD / BD playback on PC with my Pioneer DVD / BD BDR S08XLT drive that did not come with any software and without evidence of possible programs - ! Shame on Pioneer In order not to give the wrong impression: The drive is good, quiet, visually appealing - but very naked ... Power DVD 13 per: no 3D support, but that was not a criterion for me. All other functions are available, the installation and the initial set-up without any problems, even how to install the latest updates passed without snags. The operation is really largely intuitive, and the display quality just very good. The many ways to improve detail I have now not even tried, but already the default setting allows an enjoyable movie outing on my Windows 7 PC. The money is well spent - and the delivery by Amazon was carried out as always quickly and easily. Strong buy recommendation from me.
