CYBERLINK POWERDIRECTOR 8 Expert Reviews

If you want speed, I've got your video editing app. CyberLink PowerDirector 8 is the fastest of the current crop of video editors for the PC. CyberLink's claim to fame, according to the company, is optimized performance for different types of hardware ...

Very fast. Optimized for Core i7 CPUs and high-end graphics cards. Robust content sharing and Web-based community functions. Plenty of facilities for capturing video from camcorders and other devices

A bit buggy. Interface is overwhelming for beginners. Some new particle effects look a little silly

CyberLink PowerDirect 8 offers oodles of speed and power for more advanced camcorder and disc-based projects, but it isn't very user friendly.

PowerDirector 8 Ultra is a powerful video editor, and its interface is stylish and friendly--when you work with it in full-screen mode.

Powerful for the price, easy to use

Interface makes multitasking tough, occasional crashes

PowerDirector 8's excellent price-to-power ratio is undeniable, so if you aren't bothered by having to work in full-screen mode, go for it.