dvd x copy

[catcat]

I want to make a backup of my dvd library. what's the easiest way of making copies. should i purchase dvdxcopy and will it work with a cd burner or should i purchase an extrenal dvd burner to attach to my computer, or purchase a dvd recorder? i'm just starting to read up on this and i want to give it a try.

thanks

[jdizzy40]

DVD X Copy does not work with a CD burner, however they have DVD Copy Plus to write to VCD using a CD Burner, too many steps though. Try DVD Copy by Intervideo, I just got it for my sister since she is never going to cut loose the money for a DVD Burner. It's up to you how you choose to back-up your collection, but in the long run and if you can afford it buy a DVD Burner and use any tool or software you like. DVD X Copy is the most automated but it costs. DVD Shrink is free and all you need is a burning program to produce disk. And then there is all the other tools people will also recommend. It all depends on how easy you want it and if if gives you consistent good results. Good luck with your decision.

[Confederate]

I ordered DVD X Copy and DVD X Copy Express and love them both. I know there are free software aps that would do the same, but save yourself the aggravation. For every time I use Copy, I use Copy Express about 10 times. It does a fantastic job.

If you get a DVD burner, get the Sony 510U. It's the best bang for the buck on the planet and you can get it for about $300 delivered.

The only downside to the 321Studio software is that it doesn't copy non-movies. But I don't need it to do that.

[LanEvo7]

Your best bet is to get a Pioneer A06 as your burner. Its dual format and less expensive than the Sony Dual Drive. Depending on the quality that you would like you movies at, you have many software options. DVDxCopy can do pretty much everything.

[poopyhead]

there's really no need to purchase those programs....alot of them are basically bundled freeware you can download yourself....they add crappy guides and supposed "tech support"

check out all the guides at https://www.videohelp.com/guides

at least with DVD->(S)VCD there shouldn't be any need to pay for anything, as very good software is available for free....

however, DVDXCOPY ($99) can split DVD9->2 DVD5 discs...so you won't loose any quality...but that's if you rip to DVD-R/+R... even then, there's a shareware program called DVDFAB that does the same thing...and for free, as long as you can stand a couple seconds of "nag" screens on your finished product (i.e. advertisement, etc...)

however, even then...the $99 DVDXCOPY has a copyright disclaimer it adds to your DVD-R/+R and also, it prevents you from backing up your backup....

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if you can get a DVD burner...do so...there's no need for any drive to be external... way to expensive...cheaper to buy internal and then an enclosure case (~ $35) to make the drive external, if needed.

dual formats (DVD-R/+R) are still a little bit expensive, if you do still want it. however, DVD-R burners are as low as $120 on www.pricewatch.com

keep in mind, recently, DVD+R/RW drives have gotten alot cheaper...at least most good deals have been with the +RW drives (<$100), but the +R media is MORE EXPENSIVE than -R media...so, you need to decide what suits your needs

[catcat]

Thanks for the reply. Can I burn dvd ram to the hdd then copy from the hdd to dvd. at lease that's what i was told that I could by the sales person at the wiz.

It sounds like i need to buy a dvd burner and software to make my copy. Even after I purchase the dvd burner, I don't thinks it as simple as clicking the copy button. there are so many option to choose from such as -R, +R. Which blank dvd should i purchase that will be play on my panasonic hr2

[soundforbjt]

If the dvd is a single layer dvd (less than 4.7gigs approx.), then you can use a freeware program called DVD Decrypter to rip the dvd in "ISO read" mode to the hard drive and then in "ISO write" mode to burn it to your blank dvd.

Most of the latest releases are dual layer or 9.4 gigs. For these use DVD Decrypter to rip the movie (File mode) to the hard drive and then use DVD Shrink (free program) or any of the many other great copy programs which are not free (DVD2One, DVD95Copy, etc)to make your backup copy.

[catcat]

I believe the software is built in the Panasonic HS2. I think it will be easier for me to buy a dvd burner to connect to me computer and some software, then I can make the backups with less trouble. thanks

[BobK]

DVD XCopy and Xpress are great. Not so for DVD Copy Plus. Don't waste the money. It's a collection of freeware programs with a tutorial. They didn't even put them in a shell to run them all, just the programs and instructions on how to use them.

Shortly after wasting the money on Copy Plus I found EasyVCD at http://www.eazyvcd.tk/ Worth at least twice the price of Copy Plus- make a donation if you use it.[/quote]