C
Charles
Can anyone recommend a good DVD burner? Also, what type of good software
should I look out for?
Thanks
should I look out for?
Thanks
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C
Charles
I know this sounds basic, but do I need another DVD ROM drive besides a DVD
burner to accomplish burning other DVD's?
burner to accomplish burning other DVD's?
M
Michael W. Ryder
I am using a NEC Dual Layer burner that was around $50 at NewEgg alongCharles said:Can anyone recommend a good DVD burner? Also, what type of good software
should I look out for?
Thanks
with the latest version of Nero. Have had no problems with either of them.
X
xfile
Hi,
I'd recommend Sony for its quality and multiple formats capabilities.
Nero Express will be sufficient for casual users doing common tasks. It's
likely that you will get bundled software so you may not want to spend
additional money on it.
Hope this helps.
I'd recommend Sony for its quality and multiple formats capabilities.
Nero Express will be sufficient for casual users doing common tasks. It's
likely that you will get bundled software so you may not want to spend
additional money on it.
Hope this helps.
B
BR549
I know this sounds basic, but do I need another DVD ROM drive besides a DVD
burner to accomplish burning other DVD's?
Charles, all you need is the burner, you don't need both. I would recommend
the LG4163 from newegg.com. If you get the retail version it comes with a
basic version of Nero software.
burner to accomplish burning other DVD's?
Charles, all you need is the burner, you don't need both. I would recommend
the LG4163 from newegg.com. If you get the retail version it comes with a
basic version of Nero software.
G
Galen
In xfile <[email protected]> had this to say:
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
Bah, what the heck? I might as well add my two cents. I use, and like,
AOpen... I'm fond of them and haven't had any issues with mine at all. I've
owned a number of AOpen drives and since I've had good luck with them I
stick with them exclusively. I usually dump the silly OEM Nero for a more
robust software or use different smaller applications that are more specific
to what I'm burning at that time.
Galen
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
Hi,
I'd recommend Sony for its quality and multiple formats capabilities.
Nero Express will be sufficient for casual users doing common tasks. It's
likely that you will get bundled software so you may not want to
spend additional money on it.
Hope this helps.
Bah, what the heck? I might as well add my two cents. I use, and like,
AOpen... I'm fond of them and haven't had any issues with mine at all. I've
owned a number of AOpen drives and since I've had good luck with them I
stick with them exclusively. I usually dump the silly OEM Nero for a more
robust software or use different smaller applications that are more specific
to what I'm burning at that time.
Galen
W
WayneM
Charles,
Here's a link: http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers.php
You can probably find anything you ever wanted to know about DVD/CD
hardware, software, video capture, copying/editing, etc..
Wayne
Here's a link: http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers.php
You can probably find anything you ever wanted to know about DVD/CD
hardware, software, video capture, copying/editing, etc..
Wayne
X
xfile
Hi,
Sure, A-Open (a subsidiary of Acer) might as well a fine product, but I
happen to know a thing or two about its parent company and don't like the
group's overall services and product quality, so I decided not to use it.
I too spent some money on a few nice software, but as a casual user, I just
made some backup discs and found the money is wasted since I don't use those
advanced functions at all, whilst you could be an advanced user in this
area.
Sure, A-Open (a subsidiary of Acer) might as well a fine product, but I
happen to know a thing or two about its parent company and don't like the
group's overall services and product quality, so I decided not to use it.
I too spent some money on a few nice software, but as a casual user, I just
made some backup discs and found the money is wasted since I don't use those
advanced functions at all, whilst you could be an advanced user in this
area.
G
Galen
In xfile <[email protected]> had this to say:
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
At risk of wandering off-topic could you share what you know about Acer? I'm
curious, that's all. I'm always open to new opinions and the like and always
eager to learn new things.
Galen
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
Hi,
Sure, A-Open (a subsidiary of Acer) might as well a fine product, but
I happen to know a thing or two about its parent company and don't
like the group's overall services and product quality, so I decided
not to use it.
I too spent some money on a few nice software, but as a casual user,
I just made some backup discs and found the money is wasted since I
don't use those advanced functions at all, whilst you could be an
advanced user in this area.
At risk of wandering off-topic could you share what you know about Acer? I'm
curious, that's all. I'm always open to new opinions and the like and always
eager to learn new things.
Galen
C
Charles
OK, now I have a good idea. One more question .... will a 4.7 gig blank
DVD-R work for burning a movie?
Or does it depend on length and I might have to get an 8.5 gig CD?
DVD-R work for burning a movie?
Or does it depend on length and I might have to get an 8.5 gig CD?
X
xfile
Hi,
I am hesitate to say anything about it other than one thing - do you know
BenQ is also its new brand to replace so many other brands used before?
Well, most companies don't change brand names too often, right? So I guess
that pretty much tells you something about the company.
I am hesitate to say anything about it other than one thing - do you know
BenQ is also its new brand to replace so many other brands used before?
Well, most companies don't change brand names too often, right? So I guess
that pretty much tells you something about the company.
G
Galen
In Charles <[email protected]> had this to say:
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Yes if it's only 4.7 GB or smaller. A lot of movies are now DVD-9, I think
that's the actual name for them, format (double layer) which is 8.5 GB.
There are some questions of legalicy if you use an application to defeat CSS
to backup a copy of your own movie but I'm pretty sure it's legal to get an
analog to digitil converter and backup VHS to DVD. While backing up a DVD
that you own is perfectly legal the vast majority of the DVDs that we get
here in the States are CSS encrypted and the software for defeating CSS is
in a legal gray area due to the DMCA. As an aside, if you happen to come
across decent priced dual layer double sided DVD RWs ping me or drop me an
email. They'll hold 17 GB of data but I can't seem to find them anywhere.
Galen
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
OK, now I have a good idea. One more question .... will a 4.7 gig
blank DVD-R work for burning a movie?
Yes if it's only 4.7 GB or smaller. A lot of movies are now DVD-9, I think
that's the actual name for them, format (double layer) which is 8.5 GB.
There are some questions of legalicy if you use an application to defeat CSS
to backup a copy of your own movie but I'm pretty sure it's legal to get an
analog to digitil converter and backup VHS to DVD. While backing up a DVD
that you own is perfectly legal the vast majority of the DVDs that we get
here in the States are CSS encrypted and the software for defeating CSS is
in a legal gray area due to the DMCA. As an aside, if you happen to come
across decent priced dual layer double sided DVD RWs ping me or drop me an
email. They'll hold 17 GB of data but I can't seem to find them anywhere.
Galen
G
Galen
In xfile <[email protected]> had this to say:
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
I guess there's some logic behind that. I don't buy OEM computers any longer
as a general rule. I either build them myself or have them built for me
through various online shops. I do know, on the other hand, that I have two
old Acers, almost bought an Acer tablet (I opted for a Motion) recently, and
I have a not-so old Acer lappy that all still work and in their day (more so
with the earlier products) they were truly top of the line. In 1998 or 99 I
was able to get one Acer with an AMD K7 500 MHz with 256 MB of RAM that was
top of the line then (and I remember thinking I'd never had to buy a new
computer because it was 'blazingly fast') for a very good price and it's
still functional today. That particular one has been given away to a friend
of mine who doesn't have a lot of money but has a lot of interest, in case
you're curious it's name is "Tribe" because I was forever smacking the side
of the case and saying "Where the h*** are we going Tribe?"
Changing one's name or different product lines could also be seen as
innovation as well I suppose? As I said though I've moved on from OEM buys
as a general rule except I tend to stick with Toshiba laptops and now I've
bought two Motions though neither of them will recognize my handwriting and
I suspect that the other brands won't either. It does fine when I write in
all capital letters but I can type faster than that. Basically all that
digression means that I've no idea what Acer has been up to lately but if
they're following the trends I've seen with a number of other large OEMs
then they're customer service has gone downhill, they're prices have lowered
but could be better, and they are still making money hand over fist from the
first time computer buyers or people who buy based on brand recognition
which isn't always a good thing.
Galen
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
Hi,
I am hesitate to say anything about it other than one thing - do you
know BenQ is also its new brand to replace so many other brands used
before?
Well, most companies don't change brand names too often, right? So I
guess that pretty much tells you something about the company.
I guess there's some logic behind that. I don't buy OEM computers any longer
as a general rule. I either build them myself or have them built for me
through various online shops. I do know, on the other hand, that I have two
old Acers, almost bought an Acer tablet (I opted for a Motion) recently, and
I have a not-so old Acer lappy that all still work and in their day (more so
with the earlier products) they were truly top of the line. In 1998 or 99 I
was able to get one Acer with an AMD K7 500 MHz with 256 MB of RAM that was
top of the line then (and I remember thinking I'd never had to buy a new
computer because it was 'blazingly fast') for a very good price and it's
still functional today. That particular one has been given away to a friend
of mine who doesn't have a lot of money but has a lot of interest, in case
you're curious it's name is "Tribe" because I was forever smacking the side
of the case and saying "Where the h*** are we going Tribe?"
Changing one's name or different product lines could also be seen as
innovation as well I suppose? As I said though I've moved on from OEM buys
as a general rule except I tend to stick with Toshiba laptops and now I've
bought two Motions though neither of them will recognize my handwriting and
I suspect that the other brands won't either. It does fine when I write in
all capital letters but I can type faster than that. Basically all that
digression means that I've no idea what Acer has been up to lately but if
they're following the trends I've seen with a number of other large OEMs
then they're customer service has gone downhill, they're prices have lowered
but could be better, and they are still making money hand over fist from the
first time computer buyers or people who buy based on brand recognition
which isn't always a good thing.
Galen
X
xfile
Hi,
Agree with what you said and certainly respect your experience with any
brands.
Yes, there are many reasons for companies changed brands but for this cases,
one of the major reasons is lost of billions of dollars and those money were
supported by some other governments as well as for the initial sales and
market shares.
It is not my intension to initiate debates over brand loyalty (although I
did sense and anticipate your response) as any brand would have any number
of loyal customers.
Again, as I said, I respect each one's choice and their own experiences as
long as it is not within my official recommendations.
You asked me and I replied with care, and that's the end.
Best wishes.
Agree with what you said and certainly respect your experience with any
brands.
Yes, there are many reasons for companies changed brands but for this cases,
one of the major reasons is lost of billions of dollars and those money were
supported by some other governments as well as for the initial sales and
market shares.
It is not my intension to initiate debates over brand loyalty (although I
did sense and anticipate your response) as any brand would have any number
of loyal customers.
Again, as I said, I respect each one's choice and their own experiences as
long as it is not within my official recommendations.
You asked me and I replied with care, and that's the end.
Best wishes.
G
Galen
In xfile <[email protected]> had this to say:
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
*chuckles* My loyalty is to the best product available at the time with the
features I can best afford given my budget. I'm not loyal to any specific
brand of anything I'm afraid and I hope that you didn't mis-interpret my
post as being loyal to a specific brand. I'm just the opposite. I haven't
bought an OEM desktop in a long time. Instead I opt to get them with cut-out
side panels, funny lights, system monitoring tools, and generally just
insane toys.
Actually, I take that back. I'm loyal to New Balance running shoes but
that's a whole different subject. <g>
Galen
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
You asked me and I replied with care, and that's the end.
*chuckles* My loyalty is to the best product available at the time with the
features I can best afford given my budget. I'm not loyal to any specific
brand of anything I'm afraid and I hope that you didn't mis-interpret my
post as being loyal to a specific brand. I'm just the opposite. I haven't
bought an OEM desktop in a long time. Instead I opt to get them with cut-out
side panels, funny lights, system monitoring tools, and generally just
insane toys.
Actually, I take that back. I'm loyal to New Balance running shoes but
that's a whole different subject. <g>
Galen