Burning Question - Best burning software??

[mr_tinka]

I’ve used Nero Burning Rom since version 4 when I got my first CD writer. I’ve upgraded versions over the years (I've not used version 7 yet) and like the fact all my burning needs are catered for in one application although it’s not the perfect solution. I’ve had always poor results when creating VCDs from MPEGs. Burning either data or audio onto CD, or data or VOBs onto DVD have never been a problem. I can also rip audio into various formats, burn disk images etc etc etc.

Anyway, I’ve got a new dual layer burner now and I fancy a change. Can any one recommend a decent all in one solution either commercial or freeware, or even a few separate tools that will give me all the burning solutions I require.

[ROF]

https://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=289847&highlight=best+ban

The best burning software is the best software that works the best for you. My best may be different from your best, while the best may not be the best of the best until the best is determined by you to the be the best.

[whitejremiah]

not nero 7........at least not for now, they still got a lotta bugs to be worked outta the new version.....if all your doing is disc to disc copying, then i'd say dvd decrypter is a good choice (provided you can find a download of it, dunno if the one here is still active or not...) other than that, ive never PERSONALLY run into issues with alcohol 120.........for cd based stuff at least, havent tried it really on dvd based stuff yet, and music/video/whatever else, i still say nero

once again, this is MY opinion, but they may be worth looking into......

[KBeee]

If Nero works for you carry on using it - if it ain't broke, don't fix it

[mr_tinka]

Thanks ROF but I used the term best quite generally in the subject title. I wasn't looking for the "THE BEST EVER" burning software regarded as the best by the best of the best because I wont settle for second best.

What I was hoping for quite simply is if some people could recommend any particular burning app that would carry out the every day general tasks I do. Like I said I wasn't totally happy with Nero so I was looking for an alternative. I've tried some crap ones in the past and there is so many out there I was just wondering what other people use to burn discs.

[mr_tinka]

It's a simple question really isn't it?

[ROF]

CD Burner XP Pro isn't bad for the price.

imgburn also isn't bad.

Your results may vary. It might help if you define "crap" though because I consider Record Now crap while some people may consider it the "best".

[dipstick]

I give Nero a 10 on a scale of 1-10. The highest I would rate any other burning s/w I tried (and I tried quite a few) would be about a 6. In my opinion there is no equel in terms of functions.

That's my opinion, your results may vary.

[mr_tinka]

CALL THE COPS !!!!


I've stuck to nero all this time because it's a good all-round solution. The Nero burning ROM suite has loads of features. Just curious about other apps out there.

Define "crap" ???? What else could "crap" mean? Define "best" and it's the opposite to that. I suppose the best definition of crap is between 1 and 4 on dipstick's scale. 1 being crapest.

[mr_tinka]

PLEASE NOTE: Now when I say best definition of crap, I mean MY best definition of crap. Not necessarily everybody's best definition of crap.

[ROF]

Without knowing how you define crap or best it's impossible to recommend anything to you. A simple hint as to which burning programs you found to be crap might help. I define crap as something better flushed into the sewer, others might define it as a weapon to be used against their enemies, while still others may define it is Nero Burning ROM. No one can make decisions for you. Everybody has differing opinions about what they term as good and what's termed as bad.

I've recommended two burning applications I've used with some level of success, but I don't think I could really recommend any more without knowing your definition of crap, which software you found to be crap, why you found it to be crap, and what you look for in something that's the best.

Hope that helps to explain why no two people define crap as it relates to software in the same way. Without your definition nobody can help you as is evident by the lack of posts.

[Rich86]

I’ve used Nero Burning Rom since version 4 when I got my first CD writer. I’ve upgraded versions over the years (I've not used version 7 yet) and like the fact all my burning needs are catered for in one application although it’s not the perfect solution. I’ve had always poor results when creating VCDs from MPEGs. Burning either data or audio onto CD, or data or VOBs onto DVD have never been a problem. I can also rip audio into various formats, burn disk images etc etc etc.

Anyway, I’ve got a new dual layer burner now and I fancy a change. Can any one recommend a decent all in one solution either commercial or freeware, or even a few separate tools that will give me all the burning solutions I require.

I have used Easy CD Creator since version 3 when it was an Adaptec product. I currently use Easy Media Creator 7.1 (a Roxio product, owned by Sonic now). I have found it to be very reliable and functional on my system.

I expect advocating Roxio's program will draw out the usual crowd of folks who do not like this software based on past experiences. All I can say is, final/updated versions of the software that I used (4.05, 5.3.5, 7.1) have been excellent products. Each of these product lines had problems along the way, to be sure (as does nero and other products).

EMC 7.5 incorporates a number of the Sonic products within the suite. Although I have this, I have not switched to it, since 7.1 does everything I need and works so well for me. EMC8 is the latest version offering.

[ROF]

@Rich86

I haven't used EZ Creator since version 3 or 4. It was included with a CD Burner once so I figured I'd give it a shot. The problems I experienced with it back then was it's incompatibility with other installed burning software. If you had other software installed either EZ wouldn't work or the other software wouldn't work. It's UDF burning also left alot to be desired as did it's child like interface.

[mr_tinka]

ROF are you trying to be funny or are you just completely stupid?

Do I really have to explain the meaning of the word crap to you in the context of something that isn't very good? Is it that hard to understand? And I doubt you can use or describe rubbish software as a weapon can you? That would just be stupid...

To spell it out when I say crap - YES I mean the stuff you flush into the sewer. Who cares what colour, consistency, how smelly... Lets not be to specific about it, it's just crap after all !!!

I can't remember the crap apps because it was so long ago but they didn't provide many features. But that's irrelevant really.

ROF why don't you print this out in a large font and read it nice and slowly.

I'm not asking for someone to choose any software for me. I just wondered if anyone can make any recommendations based on the kinds of burning I do - e.g. data CD/DVD, audio CD, DVD movies, VCD... just the usual kinds of burning people do. Lets make it clear for you, I was just wanting suggestions, i.e. I'd like to know what apps other people use for this kind of use.

Maybe no one wants to post here because they have read your obsessive posts about the definition of crap.

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Thanks to those who gave their time to post reasonable replies. I'll looking into those apps.

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One more thing ROF - EZ Creator is on version 8 now so whatever faults you found in version 3 or 4 are probably no long relevant. Why comment if your opinion is so out of date?

[levick]

I have always had great burns using "Ones" and as mentioned IMGBurn, which is a spin off from the all time great DVD Decryptor.
Good luck on your findings.

[delius]

nero7 ultra and tmpgenc dvd author never had any problems
with either

[ROF]

I'm not asking for someone to choose any software for me. I just wondered if anyone can make any recommendations based on the kinds of burning I do - e.g. data CD/DVD, audio CD, DVD movies, VCD... just the usual kinds of burning people do. Lets make it clear for you, I was just wanting suggestions, i.e. I'd like to know what apps other people use for this kind of use.

So you want people to recommend software you have no intent to choose to use? Kinda makes no sense for people to post recommended software or software they've used in past to do what you require when you have no intent upon heeding their advice and trying the software for yourself. It sounds like you are asking someone to choose(recommend) a piece of software for your use. I posted two, others have agreed that the ones I provided have worked for them. I don't recommend you use them, I'd only suggest it though.

One more thing ROF - EZ Creator is on version 8 now so whatever faults you found in version 3 or 4 are probably no long relevant. Why comment if your opinion is so out of date?

if you read the post I'm asking if these faults are still in existence. many times software is rebuilt and faults from previous software is ingrained into the system(see EA Sports titles). It's not out of date to ask if updates have changed the core of the software. It's an appropriate question to ask of any software you've used in the past and may consider using in the future if problems have been taken care of.