Nero Partners with ZOTAC® to Bring Video Enthusiasts the Ultimate Hardware and Software Combination

Nero Gives Graphics Cards Users Access to their Advanced Multimedia Video Editing Suite

Karlsbad, Germany (July 14, 2010) - Nero, creator of liquid media technology, today announced a partnership with ZOTAC®, NVIDIA® the world’s largest channel manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and mini-PCs, to bundle Nero Vision Xtra software with ZOTAC® GeForce® series graphics cards globally. This marks Nero’s first relationship with a graphics card manufacturer, delivering a powerful video playback and editing experience to video enthusiasts.

ZOTAC® GeForce® series graphics cards will now include a free 30-day trial version of Nero Vision Xtra, which features two robust integrated applications – Nero MediaHub and Nero Vision. Nero MediaHub and Nero Vision work together seamlessly to bridge between basic and advanced video editing, allowing users to easily transform home video projects into cinema-quality, high definition movies.

Upgrading from the free trial to the complete version of Nero Multimedia Suite 10 unlocks additional benefits for Nero Vision Xtra users, including full NVIDIA® CUDA support for high-performance hardware acceleration, the ability to create high definition Blu-ray movies and access to the full templates and an effects palette. In addition, the upgrade provides users with the Nero Burning ROM and Nero BackItUp & Burn products as part of the larger suite.

“ZOTAC® prides itself on offering enthusiasts the most reliable, high performing graphics solutions in the industry at the best value,” commented Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC® International. “By partnering with Nero, we can maximize our graphics cards’ capabilities to provide users with a comprehensive video editing software solution that helps meet their entire multimedia project needs, while also being user-friendly and easy to use.”

“Nero Vision Xtra makes video editing and movie creation easy for beginners, without skimping on the features for advanced users,” said Hyder Rabbani, senior vice president, Worldwide OEM Sales and Business Development at Nero. “Advanced features such as multi-track editing and special effects with key frame controls enable users to create their own cinematic masterpiece with ease when using Nero Vision Xtra and a ZOTAC® GeForce® series graphics card.”

ZOTAC® GeForce® graphics cards, including the Nero Vision Xtra free trial, are available at leading retailers around the world. Consumers who upgrade to the full Nero Multimedia Suite 10 will receive a special 20-percent discount.

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