Recommend a good 16x dvd burning app under $50??

[yoda313]

I have Roxio easy dvd creator 6 and love it. BUT it only burns at 2x on my new pioneer 111d.

I've looked at a bunch of the freeware links in the tools section but they just don't match the simplicity. And I wasted a few discs on one because it defaulted to 1x burning speed!!

I would like to do Record Now 8 for $50 from Roxio because I like their programs. BUT if you have other recommendations for a quality BURN only app I'd be interested. (I do have imgburn installed and tried it but warned burning a ton of mp3 folders would "tie up the computer and take a long time" was the gist of the message).

So like I said if you can recommend a good $50 and under BURN only app I'd like to check it out - And Nero is too expensive for my needs. I don't need a full featured app I just need it to burn. Thanks.

[Bodyslide]

Prassi Ones....Hands down is a Great App...

[yoda313]

Thanks I'll take a look at it.

[ROF]

Prassi is good for the price.

[Faustus]

I see NERO oem for like under $10 constantly.


edit:

http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=SWW12281

Must be purchased with hardware, somethig to think about though.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

(I do have imgburn installed and tried it but warned burning a ton of mp3 folders would "tie up the computer and take a long time" was the gist of the message)

Until about 30 mins ago, ImgBurn (in it's 'released' form) couldn't even burn anything but images.

Are you sure you've got the right tool?!

ImgBurn v2 can burn files and images. Maybe that'll do the job - and there's no message about backing up loads of files taking ages! lol

[Faustus]

What I'm saying Yoda is that a new drive and OEM nero together would cost you under $50.

Until about 30 mins ago, ImgBurn (in it's 'released' form) couldn't even burn anything but images.

VErsion 2 he says... NICE!

[Faustus]

Just checked out the new version.

LIGHTNING UK! do you realize you are a slightly more user friendly interface from becoming one of the most awesome apps ever?

A free burn program that actually works...

[LIGHTNING UK!]

To me, the current UI is user friendly. You just have to be my kind of user!

People who like wizards should stick with other tools.

Mine are generally (I guess) for people who already know what they're doing and just like to go 'click' -> 'click' and it's done.

Max functionality, minimum messing about - and with more advanced options than anyone could ever need.

[Faustus]

To me, the current UI is user friendly. You just have to be my kind of user!

People who like wizards should stick with other tools.

Mine are generally (I guess) for people who already know what they're doing and just like to go 'click' -> 'click' and it's done.

Max functionality, minimum messing about - and with more advanced options than anyone could ever need.

Trust me. The interface is fine to me, I'm talking about the dreaded "end user" type.

[Noahtuck]

(I do have imgburn installed and tried it but warned burning a ton of mp3 folders would "tie up the computer and take a long time" was the gist of the message)

Until about 30 mins ago, ImgBurn (in it's 'released' form) couldn't even burn anything but images.

Are you sure you've got the right tool?!

ImgBurn v2 can burn files and images. Maybe that'll do the job - and there's no message about backing up loads of files taking ages! lol

I was wondering that also when i first read it
How are you trying to burn files with ImgBurn

Even using ImgTool to make an ISO of all the folders with MP3's should not take any longer than making an ISO of dvd video files, which is not very long..... and a few minutes to burn afterwards....

What's up Yoda ? did ya fall down and bump yer head :P

To me, the current UI is user friendly. You just have to be my kind of user!

People who like wizards should stick with other tools.

Mine are generally (I guess) for people who already know what they're doing and just like to go 'click' -> 'click' and it's done.

Max functionality, minimum messing about - and with more advanced options than anyone could ever need.

I also never had a problem since day one even with DVD Decrypter, i alway's thought the user interface was pretty damn straight forward!!
Some programs you have to search and search to find half the options 8)
Gonna have to check out the new version of ImgBurn here in a minute

[Noahtuck]

Okay
Just poking around it for a couple of minutes, this new version look's pretty sweet 8)
Gonna have to test some of it out later.

[yoda313]

Ok ok it looks like I meant to say imgtool. I selected a bunch of folders and rightclicked and saw the burn with imgtool option available after I had downloaded it awhile ago. But it said it would take a long time to work so I didn't even try.

I will check out prassis.

[handyguy]

If you buy a lightscribe writer from newegg for about $33 with free shipping it comes with Nero 6. Price may vary but thats what it was this week.

[yoda313]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

@handyguy - thanks but I don't need to buy a new dvd burner just to get a burning app.

I tried prassi and I love it! Simple and efficient. I think I'll get the full version.

Thanks everyone.

[Noahtuck]

I selected a bunch of folders and rightclicked and saw the burn with imgtool option available after I had downloaded it awhile ago. But it said it would take a long time to work so I didn't even try.

I just made a 6.19g ISO image with imgtool & it took 5m 20s.
I did not burn it but how long does it take to burn an ISO with ImgBurn @ 8X ?

Maybe running them as one it reports the wrong time ?

[Denvers Dawgs]

If your just looking for a burning app CopytoDvd is what I use for all my dvds (+RDL and +R/RW)

[Skith]

I have Roxio easy dvd creator 6 and love it. BUT it only burns at 2x on my new pioneer 111d.

Sounds more like the media you are using is not supported/recognized by the burner. Check for a firmware update, or try different media before you spend money on another burning app. Of course, feel free to try freeware, but I doubt it will help improve the speed options. I might be wrong though, so it is worth a shot.

[yoda313]

Well I tried and I loved it! I bought the full version of Prassi One. Great app. Just add the files and burn. 16x no problem. At $20 I'm a happy camper and I don't have a lot of bloatware with it. Just a burning app