Well seems like another step backwards to me. I installed the trial, like all previous PDVD install will change all file assoc. to it, doesn't ask just does it. Will not play video from a network share, i have WHS and will not see it or any other PC's in the network, so playing files directly not possible, unless i missed something. Movies can only be played from DVD or Virtual DVD Drives, there are no other selections possible. It did play MKV's well, at least the ones i tried. I didn't even bother with bitstream, not playing files from network already did it for me.. And don't even get me started with MovieLive crap, just most annoying piece of software i have seen.
7.1 DTS-MA doesn't look like its supported yet, wasn't PDVD9 getting some sort of PowerPack to support all HD tracks? what happened to that? makes me wonder about upcoming 3D pack.. There are some good things about it 2, not all negative-- PQ really nice, the upscaling of DVD content is very nice, MKV's played well (HD tracks are not passed thru as far i can tell) and GUI bit cleaner now. anyhow, i tried and once again i'll pass.