NVDVD Decoder

[cmaffia]

Where can I purchase this NVDVD decoder? Nvidia website says that they are not currently selling NVDVD but that it is bundled with EVGA brand video cards. Funny thing is I just bought my EVGA MX4000 about a month ago but no NVDVD :-(
Thanks

[CanadianEh]

Check out NewEgg. This is where I purchased my copy:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...164-001&depa=0

The CD contains an older version (something like 2.22 or 2.25) but you can use the patch on Nvidia's website to upgrade it to their latest released version (2.50?..) Sorry, I'm bad with version numbers

Hope this helps!

[cmaffia]

AcK! it isn't in stock on NewEgg but I found out I could order it straight from EVGA.com for 3 bux more but thanks again!

[sundansx]

Anybody have info on a projected date for when Nvidia is releasing the new NVDVD 3.0? I have been waiting for this to come out.
thanks,
-ck

[CanadianEh]

I'm guessing 4th Quarter of 2016 at this point

[cmaffia]

Originally posted by CanadianEh
I'm guessing 4th Quarter of 2016 at this point

'ing for joy!

[stanger89]

Originally posted by sundansx
Anybody have info on a projected date for when Nvidia is releasing the new NVDVD 3.0? I have been waiting for this to come out.
thanks,
-ck

Andrew of Theatertek said on the AVS forum that TT 2.0 would be released in a few weeks. What that has to do with nVidia's FWMM is anybody's guess, but it will be possible to get the decoders with TT 2.0.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...w&pagenumber=1

[stanger89]

This seems like as good a place as any.

It sounds like FWMM, nVDVD 3 will never be available "retail" it will be OEM only. That's the bad news.

However the good news is better, what will be available in Retail form is nVDVD 4.x. This is the decoder that will be shipping with TheaterTek 2.0 and includes and number of improvements over nVDVD 3:

Originally posted by NvidiaMultimedia
4.x is our newest version and includes support for hardware accelerated cadence based inv 3:2 pulldown as well as lots of other quality improvements. Cadence based inv 3:2 is the same feature that is in the VPP today but using hardware instead of software.

Originally posted by NvidiaMultimedia
Here is a list of items new to 4.x decoders...

Inverse 3:2 Telecine in DXVA for GeForce FX 5xxx and GeForce 6xxx series GPUs
Improved performance for VMR9 rendering. Smoother playback (micro time stamp adjustments)
Improved robustness and multi instance performance
Avia Pro Calibrated (scoped) color control settings with NVIDIA GeForce GPU’s on Overlay, VMR7 and VMR9
Improved MPEG2 video transcoding performance with Windows MCE and pending Windows Media Player 10.
Improved support for MPEG, AC3 and DTS audio transcoding with MCE and WMP 10.
Bug fixes and general improvements.

Here's the pertinent thread, if interested post your support for nVDVD 4 in Sage

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...0&pagenumber=1

[Rob]

I posted asking for SageTV support, but I also plan on buying TT 2.0. Do you think the "unlocked" 4.0 decoder that comes with TT 2.0 will be able to be used by Sage? Seems like it should since the Sonic decoders I use with Sage now came with TT 1.5.

[stanger89]

That's my understanding, but I guess we won't know for sure until someone tries it

I'm actually contemplating getting TT 2.0 just to get a hold of the decoders.

[PGPfan]

Stanger89,

I can honestly tell you that for me, buying TheaterTek (I'm an original owner having paid for it ever since it was announced, before it was released) that it is without question the best sub-$100 I've ever spent on my HTPC.

I believe that if you did get TT2.0, you'd be a convert as well.

Now, if only we could get our hands on Studio......


-PGPfan

[stanger89]

Thing is I won't use TT since I use Sage for my DVD Player, it does everything I need and allows me to stay in the Sage interface full time. Although I might use TT 2 for WMV-HD stuff.

[heffe2001]

Forceware v4.0.018 works with SageTV, but it's not the one included with TT. It was included with another beta I'm on, and works just fine.

[kny3twalker]

so is TT 2.0 available or what?
I went to the web site and do not see it
just the old version 1.5

[stanger89]

It's supposed to be soon, and last I heard if you buy TT 1.5 now you get 2.0 for free when it's released. All thought I'd confirm with TT bevore ponying up the dough.

[PGPfan]

To the best of my knowledge the upgrade to TT2.0 won't be a free one to anyone. Keep in mind that when TT1.5 was released there was a small ($12.50) charge for it because it included a new decoder which had to be licensed. The same will be true with this release (although the actual price hasn't been announced).

TT2.0 is not out yet, but is scheduled for release this month. Andrew (the TT dev) has stated that essentially 3 versions will be available: 1) For new users, 2) for those of us that are upgrading, and 3) a version that will include software Dolby Digital and DTS decoding (which will be great for those of us with an M-Audio REVO card that want to use the pc as a pre-amp).


-PGPfan

P. S.- Stanger89, although Sage is certainly servicable as a DVD player, it has a LONG way to go before it will do what TT is capable of. I love Sage for what it does, it's just not that great as a DVD player. (IMHO)

[stanger89]

PGPfan,

I found the post:

Originally posted by Chivs
Anyone who purchased TT 1.5 in the last 30 days, and anyone buying it from now onwards will receive a free update to TT 2.0.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...96#post3931796

That was from Andrew of TT on 6-14.

FWIW, I don't dissagree that Sage isn't capable of what TT is, it's just that I haven't found anything lacking w/ Sage's player, and since I don't have TT, I haven't gotten used to any of it's cool features.