I have used EMV since v. 2. Version 3.1.8 is a continued improvement over a consistently good product. As a cardiologist, my primary use is viewing sequences of images such as echo or coronary angiograms. EMV does both exceedingly well, and quite effortlessly. Via preferences it will automatically open and play when the CD is inserted into the drive. Alternatively, what I typically do is copy the DICOMDIR and image files from the CD to a folder on an external hard drive attached to my Mac where I house all my patient images. I then direct EMV to open them from there.

Most importantly, EMV will scrub the DICOM images of identifying data and convert them to other file formats which can then be easily incorporated into Powerpoint or Keynote presentations. These single frame images or entire movies are very high quality and project well. Additionally, although you can sequentially project movie sequences via any viewer, the ability to open an entire series exported in Quicktime and play them side-by-side (say, the before and after shots of a stented segment of a coronary artery) is invaluable at cath or M&M conference.

I have found over the years that this product is worth the cost and has been very stable. Finally, you get personal emails from the developer if you have questions or problems.