Watch Youtube on the iPod and PSP

Software company Makayama today introduces version 3.0 of iPod Media Studio and PSP Media Studio. With only two clicks a video or DVD can be transferred to the iPod or PSP. The upgraded software supports new video formats, such as Youtube content and subtitles are rendered much faster then before.

When it was introduced last year, iPod Media Studio was the first integrated solution that allowed iPod users to watch DVDs. It made this software a bestseller in major online retail stores such as Handango and Download.com. Many new features were added over the past year. It received a 300% speed boost and support for conversion of home movies, downloaded films and TV-series. Also a PSP version was introduced.

Now even more video formats are added. The software can take Windows Media files (wmv and dvr-ms) and also Flash-video, such as Youtube content, may now be converted. The software has a menu shortcut to websites that allow downloading of Youtube content and videos from Altavista. The downloaded video can then be converted to the iPod.
The DVD engine has again been improved. Subtitled DVDs can now be converted at three times the speed of the previous version. A new rendering engine can display subtitles sharper on the screen, improving readability.

The software runs on Windows XP/2000/NT/Vista. A free demo version is available. All registered users may upgrade for free. Retail price is $ 29.95 / EUR 27.95 ex. local tax

Company Profile

Makayama Interactive is an innovative startup company. Mobile Media Studio is a family of products, which Makayama has developed. The products function as an offline hub between PC’s and mobile devices, allowing (home) movies, tv and downloaded content to be played on personal organisers, mobile phones, portable mediaplayers and game consoles. Makayama aims to make place-shifting of media content a seamless experience for consumers. Members of the Mobile Media Studio family include versions for Pocket PC, Nokia, Motorola and Sony Ericsson phones, Symbian and Windows Mobile Smartphones and the Playstation Portable gaming device.