Severe Criticism of svcd2dvd

[gealto2]

Over the weekend, I have wasted more hours of my time wrestling with this software. I caution those thinking about purchasing this package to resist the urge, and to use DVD Lab Pro, which works 100% reliably.

Most recently, using RC7, I am creating DVDs that will not fast forward or backward properly. The "burn after creating" option does not work properly, often creating toasters with Nero 6 installed.

Now, I find that the batch conversion routines, which if used along with DVD Lab Pro would give me some usefulness are missing from this version. I wish I had never heard of svcd2dvd. How can I get a refund?

Very tired of wasting my time with your buggy software,

Gealto2

[britincanada]

I strongly disagree

This is the best software out there I have used this program on numerous occasions and works great of course Svcd2dvd Rc1 to 7 are buggy

There are works in progress if you don’t like beta software stick to svcd2dvd
And keep away from the RCs

Chris is a good guy working on a Good program Svcd2Dvd2 will be awesome

Britcanada aka Clive

[hhhhbk]

why did you not use the free trial software before purchase to determine whether you liked the software

havent heard of software companies giving refunds due to bad software or software that the purchaser doesnt like
cough*microsoft*cough cough*windows*cough :P

[Randalliser]

I have been using this software for a couple of years now and never had any issues with the exception of having a bad source file. I've converted avi's - xvid's - home movies etc.

Chris, keep up the good work, it keeps getting better with every new release.

[banger298]

what a load of crap this program works fine every time and it's easy to us ,and fast ,
gealto2 has not looked at the guilds or he/she wounld not be saying this
this p****** me off has most of us have donate for this program .
if it was not for chrissy boys hard work and time we would have to us them programas that gealto2 talks about S***
KEEP IT UP CHRISSY

[tmh]

First off, i haven't used this software in a year, and then only tried it before I really knew anything about the whole process. I'm no expert on the product.

That said, I view these forums often and sometimes read the posts AND Chrissyboy's responses. He even has folks send him source files, ets to make sure he addresses their problems. He's polite when users raise issues and seems VERY concerned about making the product the best it can be.

Whoever started this thread is very likely just trying to cause trouble. I'll bet she didn't ever buy the program at all. Also, some folks are so stupid that they can't follow directions for anything, much less a video processing program.

Don't blame others for your stupidity - well, maybe your parents, but no one else.

[lordsmurf]

, and to use DVD Lab Pro, which works 100% reliably.

I'm not a user of SVCD2DVD, but I do know your "DVD-Lab is perfect" statement is totally wrong. That software has a huge list of bugs and other issues.

I will say that while I find Mediachance a shady company (I have my reasons), at least SVCD2DVD is helpful and honest. That fact alone usually insures a superior product.

[roady]

It's time that Gealto2 gets mature.......
There's no bugfree software available,XP has it's 2nd servicepack already to address it's issues,and it's a f***ing operating system!
Chris does the best he can to improve his program,and give his answers in a VERY pollite way.
I supported SVCD2DVD because it's ease of use and regular updates.
I addressed the only feature I missed,subtitle support......and Chris listened to me and will add it in a next version.....Now where will you find that kind of support????????
Chris,don't be discouraged by such comments,there are plenty of SVCD2DVD users that support you 100%!!!!

Just my 2 cents.... 8)

[dobbin]

I would just like to agree with most of the positive comments here. I have been using this software for some time now and it makes creating a DVD so easy. Perhaps gealto2 works for DVD Lap Pro! It is so disappointing to see someone slagging off a RC product with no real justification. I have found Chris to be very helpful and quick to offer assistance when he can. He has always been polite and seems to bend over backwards to be helpful. Chris, keep up the excellent work and keep working on version 2. It will prove to be an awesome piece of software.
Peter

[kicko]

how can i use dvd lab pro instead od svcd2dvd i dono't see a conversion part but i'm a rookie

[gealto2]

DVD Lab pro requires much more manual attention, depending upon which file formats you are using for assetts. Generally, you need to convert your files to elemental streams prior to importing using another program. You can just bring in your mpeg1 assetts, and allow it to do the conversions, but this is often buggy. Imported elemental streams never produce DVD's with play problems.

Reading through messages at vcdhelp.com, svcd2dvd was created because of the difficulty of doing these conversions with existing software, like DVD Lab Pro, which has been around a while, and is much more general in purpose.

SVCD2DVD 1.5 works, but is extremely slow when the imported mpeg1 files are already with 48 KHz audio.

Yes, Chrissyboy is nice, but to produce working software, you need to hire people to test it, or do the testing yourself. Tom Sawyering, like he does through this board, is another approach, but offers little savings to users when their time is considered. His too frequent upgrading the releases without preliminary testing, and his policy of only addressing issues relating to the current release, combine to force the user into using the most buggy release. RC7 is extremely unstable compared with RC6.

I will use RC6 with the many constraints that I've learned in practice, without further upgrading until a final release.


Gealto2

[lordsmurf]

you need to hire people to test it, or do the testing yourself. Tom Sawyering, like he does through this board, is another approach, but offers little savings to users when their time is considered. His too frequent upgrading the releases without preliminary testing, and his policy of only addressing issues relating to the current release, combine to force the user into using the most buggy release. RC7 is extremely unstable compared with RC6.

This sounds like 99% of all software, including that dog dropping of a software known as "DVD-Lab". That joker had his software in beta testing for 6 months and it still came out of the factory buggy as hell. Mediachance is no more or less a "company" than chrissyboy.

[ChrissyBoy]

Reading through messages at vcdhelp.com, svcd2dvd was created because of the difficulty of doing these conversions with existing software, like DVD Lab Pro, which has been around a while, and is much more general in purpose.

SVCD2DVD was created to help automate the process of putting SVCD and VCD content on DVD media. No software did this on it's own when I first wrote the program... Not even DVDLab (which may have been around a while but not as long as SVCD2DVD)

Tom Sawyering, like he does through this board, is another approach, but offers little savings to users when their time is considered.

I am not a software house. SVCD2DVD is my hobby. I do the best i can whilst juggling a 9to5, wife and two kids. If you don't want to test/preview software don't download a beta or RC build

I wish I had never heard of svcd2dvd

Well SVCD2DVD has a demo, DVD LAB has a demo... I'm guessing you have the "awareness" to try each demo before you comitt to anything. Enjoy DVD Lab - plenty of people do. It is 100% bugfree as you say...

britincanada
hhhhbk
Randalliser
banger298
tmh
lordsmurf x2!
roady
dobbin

Thanks for your kind words.

[canadateck]

Abit late.


But,

I have never use SVCD2DVD, But I also have never seen the amount of support (Personal Support I might add) that this software gets. My hats off to you ChrissyBoy........................................ ..................

[ChrissyBoy]

canadateck: Thanks!

[PerfectCr]

So you hate SVCD2DVD, you had to come here and post about it? Ummm, ok. CrissyBoy is a great guy, and he pours his guts into his product. Rarely do you ever get such personal attention. I would gladly pay for the product again if I needed to.

The program runs flawlessly. SVCD2DVD is a rare breed. A piece of software that does its job perfectly well with no issues. Maybe you need to check out your own PC.

[somnus]

I would assume this guy must work for DVD Lab or is close friends with the guy. I've NEVER had any problem with S2D and what small quirks I may have had chris jumped on it right away, even nice enough to add a feature (matrices) despite a lot of people may not use. Now I have used DVD Lab Pro and couldn't wait to get it off my computer, completely useless and buggy. Oh and it costs $200!!!!!!!!!

@Chris, you're doing a great job and I really appreciate and I'm sure everyone else does also

[mapache]

@gealto2: I know it's too late, and perhaps you don't mind what I'm saying, but anyway I will tell you:

- ChrissyBoy has always answered every question here.
- ChrissyBoy has sent test versions by mail, without asking him for them.
- ChrissyBoy has asked me to use msn to repare last version, because I had a problem with it.
- Chrissyboy is implementing new features everyday, as a forum user asks for it.

I'm an arquitect and, as you know, we use Autocad for our everyday work. Do you know how much it it? about 5000€ for one computer, and for every version. And I do tell you every version has bugs, but, of course, free unlimited official support simply doesn't exist.

I think there is lack of "perspective" here

Good work, Chrissyboy

[boggle]

scvd2dvd does do beta testing as i was one of the beta testers on V2 before it was released to the public, chris always listens to what people say and act on it when possible.
He is not a millionaire with this product at £10 for life updates i think this is the bargain of the century.
It has saved me a fortune on blanks over the years being able to put more than 1 film on a dvdr.
I have recoomended this product to so many people and got loads of people to buy it i think i should be on commision

Keep up the good work Chris we appreciate what you do.

[dj_deft]

Anyone complaining about forking out £10 for SVCD2DVD and it's high level of support needs to sit down, have a nice cup of tea and really think about what they have just said.

[PerfectCr]

Anyone complaining about forking out £10 for SVCD2DVD and it's high level of support needs to sit down, have a nice cup of tea and really think about what they have just said.

Well said!

[lordhutt]

It works perfectly for me everytime.
I had a problem once and Chrissyboy was very prompt answering my emails...and it turned out to be a problem with what I was doing and not the program.

Best $20 I ever spent.