dvdfab worth the $40?

[glockjs]

as the title says. how is the end quality? i guess im tired of messing around with multiple programs that are half out of date. looking for a no hassle program around $40 to do the job. thanks

[Noahtuck]

https://forum.videohelp.com/topic342865.html#1791029

http://www.dvdfab.com/fab-compare.htm

[glockjs]

so ill take that as a yes x.O is the transcoding quality better than shrink?

[Noahtuck]

Honestly i've never really done any kind of a side by side comparison.

I usually use shrink when small amounts of compression are required & dvd rebuilder pro for larger amounts of compression.

I usually turn friends onto this program for the same reason as you, one program, one button push and it rips, transcodes & burns to dvdr in one shot.

I have watched many movies that were backed up using DVDFab Platinum and they looked fine to me, & i watch about 98% of them on a 54" and i notice bad things pretty fast, more than other's that watch the same thing with me.

Also when my friends or myself backs up a movie, we usually do "Movie Only" so there is not much compression & we like to be able to just throw in the disc and watch the movie without farting around waiting for menus, trailers, ect.

Not to mention all the extra options it has makes it definately worth the money, besides regular updates for newer copy protections.

[pepegot1]

I have DVDFAB and CloneDVD2+ANYDVD. DVDFAB does not work with DVD +RW discs. They cannot be read after finalization. DVD+/- R works well. CloneDVD2 + ANYDVD work with DVD+RW discs. So, for me CloneDVD2 + AnyDVD are better. I have two burners:Pioneer DVR-115 & Plextor 760A, both excellent burners.

[freebird73717]

Honestly if you really want to spend the money then spend $30 and get dvdrebuilder pro. It wont rip the disc so you'll have to use dvdfabhddecrypter (free version) to rip to the hard disc first. Other than that it is will do everything you want (encoding using the freeware HCenc encoder, rebuilding, and disc burning) with terrific quality.

[GideonK]

freebird73717 wrote:

dvdfabhddecrypter (free version)

Unless I'm missing something, no longer free.

[Jim44]

freebird73717 wrote:

dvdfabhddecrypter (free version)

Unless I'm missing something, no longer free.

Go here:
http://www.dvdfab.com/free.htm

[freebird73717]

There is dvdfabhddecrypter which just rips the video. It's free.

Then there is dvdfab which rips the video, transcodes to fit dvd5, and burns to disc (it's not free).

[GideonK]

freebird73717 wrote:

It's free

been there, done that.
When was the last time you tried that link to download the free version? I've done it in the past but currentlly the 'Download'
buttons have been disabled. (Unless there is something wrong with my browser). please advise.

[freebird73717]

When was the last time you tried that link to download the free version?

About two days ago and more recently just now. Working just fine. You can get it from the link that Jim44 provided or try this direct download link ( I just copied the link from the dvdfab free page).

http://www.dvdfab.com/mlink/download.php?g=HDDECRYPTER

[PhoneMatt]

I just tried it. Worked fine for me.

[HacktheHacker]

I just tried it and there was no problem downloading the new version from the link provided by freebird73717. Maybe you got a bad connection.

[freebird73717]

GideonK it is possible that you are having browser troubles. What browser are you using?

[orsetto]

Sometimes we get absurdly cheap when it comes to this hobby. I struggled for awhile with the panoply of "freebies" out there and all it did was give me a headache. The three key functions you need this software to do RIGHT every time is decrypt the disc, and then fit it to a single-layer blank, preferably letting you delete extraneous bonus crap while leaving the menu structure intact, and making a backup that plays on a wide range of hardware.

Software that does this easily and reliably costs money, end of story. The days of the free ride with this stuff ended some time ago- the "opposition" is making fast and furious changes which the "freebie" authors can no longer keep up with. The "pay" software is updated frequently to keep pace, usually before you even know you need it.

Pickings are getting slim in Windows (and I pity anyone trying to do backups on a Mac). A year ago in desperation I tried the AnyDVD-CloneDVD2 trial software on a spare Windows box we had in our mostly-Mac office, and I've never looked back. The day it expired I bought the full versions. Cost was what I'd spend on two or three DVDs. Worth every penny. If you're even bothering to cruise these forums, you're smart enough to let the moths out of your wallet and buy some decent software. I can't believe how many of you have a PS3, a WII, a PSP, countless games, and an iPod but are *horrified* at the thought of buying backup software. Please.

If you want near-bulletproof backups with one-click software, buy AnyDVD/CloneDVD. Or if you prefer, buy DVDFabPlatinum. The point is BUY something that will work properly and be updated fer crissakes. The cult behind DVDrebuilder is beyond me: if you can make it work for you, I'm happy for you, but I take one look at the instructions for HCencoder and my eyes glaze over; I check all the reports of its creating unplayable backups, and my mouth drops open at its popularity. If you really do need a backup as perfect as the original, go on eBay or to Blockbuster and buy a second-hand original for $3.99. If you just want a backup for the kids, the car, or the laptop why fool around with complicated multiple free solutions with separate decrypting, shrinking and burning software? Life is too short.

Just my point of view, I know a lot of us like to play with this stuff for the hell of it, I totally "get" that and I'm not saying I'm right and you're wrong. I just never see one of these "how do I do backups" threads answered with the obvious "buy good one-click software and be done with it". I think a lot of people who ask about this would be better served using something like CloneDVD-AnyDVD or DVDFabPlatinum unless they truly get off on tinkering with the process.

[Noahtuck]

To everyone suggesting "multiple programs" should read the OP

as the title says. how is the end quality? i guess im tired of messing around with multiple programs that are half out of date. looking for a no hassle program around $40 to do the job. thanks

Ect ect ect 8)

[Noahtuck]

freebird73717 wrote:

It's free

been there, done that.
When was the last time you tried that link to download the free version? I've done it in the past but currentlly the 'Download'
buttons have been disabled. (Unless there is something wrong with my browser). please advise.

I DL the newest version of the FREE version everytime they have a new release, about once a week ?
from the link right here on the site....


DVDFab HD Decrypter

or here

http://www.dvdfab.com/free.htm

[t0nee1]

OP asked, DVD Fab worth the 40$ ?

It is for me,since I use other features not in the free HD.. I also keep the free one updated and occasionally use it....works great!...

[glockjs]

hah thanks for the responses. yeah im mainly looking for an easy to use program thats updated often. another piece if forgot to mention is that im runnin vista ultimate x64 :/ so from the responses it looks like it might be worth it

[GideonK]

freebird73717 wrote:

GideonK it is possible that you are having browser troubles. What browser are you using?

I stand corrected, Only I am having a problem. I'm using I.E. v6.2900.2180.xpsp. Just did a 'Windows Update' and installed latest updates. the 2 green buttons show up briefly and than disappear, moving the mouse over the area where they should be does not reveal a hyperlink. this thing used to work for me before. btw I tried it on my other PC and it works fine. Weird. If it's a browser problem, is it possible to completly uninstall I.E and then re-install it?

[MOVIEGEEK]

If it's a browser problem, is it possible to completly uninstall I.E and then re-install it?

No but you can try to repair it through Add/Remove Programs,another option is to upgrade to IE7.

[glockjs]

or just not use ie at all and use firefox

[freebird73717]

or just not use ie at all and use firefox

Yes!!!!!!!

I very much second that. Firefox is a much better browser than IE. Runs faster and you have less of a chance of getting adware/spyware. I've been using it solely for the last few years now.

Read up on it here

[Dreadnaught]

Any of the following combinations are capable of producing excellent quality backups.

DVDFab Platinum (DVDFab Software Inc.) OR

DVDFab HD Decrypter (DVDFab Software Inc.) & CloneDVD2 (SlySoft Europe Ltd) OR

ANYDVD + CloneDVD2 (Both by SlySoft Europe Ltd)

What I would suggest is you download DVDFab Platinum, it comes with a fully functional 30 day trial.

Then download DVDFab HD Decrypter (free) and CloneDVD2 which comes with a fully functional 21 day trial period.

Read the guides, try both out on a few of the same disks, compare the results, see which interface you find most comfortable and then decide which to purchase

[SWBisbee]

Hello,
DVDFAB does not work with DVD +RW discs.

It does work with +RW just did one!

[lordsmurf]

glockjs, I honestly suggest DVD Shrink paired with whatever is needed to read or rip the source disc (DVD Decrypter, DVD Fab Decrypter, AnyDVD ... whatever you want).

DVD Shrink v3.2 has a hacked version out there that uses ImgBurn to burn.

So you'd only need two programs. Does AnyDVD+DVD SHrink work? I'd bet so. There's almost the same as a 1-app solution.

[budz]

Honestly if you really want to spend the money then spend $30 and get dvdrebuilder pro. It wont rip the disc so you'll have to use dvdfabhddecrypter (free version) to rip to the hard disc first. Other than that it is will do everything you want (encoding using the freeware HCenc encoder, rebuilding, and disc burning) with terrific quality.

DVD Rebuilder Pro $30.00 will provide the best video quality compared to any other one click programs. Just use the DVDFAB HD DECRYPTER to rip to hard drive. Make sure you're always using the latest version of DVDFAB HD DECRYPTER. I have noticed pixelation when watching a dvd disc that was converted w/DVD SHRINK. This occurs on my Sony 40W3000 LCD TV but if I watch a dvd disc that was converted via DVD REBUILDER PRO there is no pixelation. So for me DVD REBUILDER PRO all the way! Just my 2 cents.

[glockjs]

been having probs with shrink lately. i know theres a fix i remember doing it once. file size shows too big and slider wont let me compress it past 99%. its just small stuff like that im tired of dealin with

[GideonK]

glockjs wrote:

been having probs with shrink lately

DVD Shrink: Latest version 3.2 (Jul 25, 2004)
DVD Rebuilder Pro: Latest version 1.26.6 (Jan 05, 2008)
Look at the version dates, enough said?
I second all the dvdFabHDDecrypter / DVDRebuilder Pro combo recommendations

[lordsmurf]

Old does NOT mean inferior.

DVD Rebuilder Pro re-encodes anyway, it does not shrink, therefore no comparison can be made between the two products.

DVD-RB Pro is overkill anyway. The base free version of DVD-RB works fine.

I've never had problems with Shrink.