Is this software worth the price?

[digitalmaster]

http://www.ulead.com/aboutulead/press/pr02-19-03.htm

Torrance, CA – February 19, 2003 – Ulead Systems, Inc., a leading developer of video editing, image editing, and DVD authoring software, today announced the availability of Ulead® DVD Workshop™ AC-3, Ulead’s advanced DVD authoring software, with support for Dolby® AC-3 audio files. DVD Workshop users can import 5.1 Surround Sound AC-3 audio files and create Stereo AC-3 files within DVD Workshop. This high-quality, audio file format, also known as Dolby Digital in theatres, ensures audio playback compatibility, a higher compression rate for producing small audio files, and the ability to offer Dolby 5.1 surround sound on DVD Workshop authored discs. The software also includes Ulead AutoPlay, an auto-run DVD playback software that can be burned to DVD or VideoCD discs.

Availability and Price
Existing DVD Workshop users can download the AC-3 PowerPack for $199 at www.ulead.com. The full box version and electronic download of DVD Workshop AC-3 are available for $495 and $475 respectively at www.ulead.com and through select video resellers. For a list of Ulead video resellers go to: www.ulead.com/partnercenter/reseller.htm.

[Xtasy2002]

They are milking it for every penny they can get.