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I've got a DVD-RW.
And I've got a couple of DVD-RW's.
What software do I need?
What would you recommend?
And oh, preferably software that allows copying to your hard-drive as well so that I can run it on a virtual drive.
Ta.
And it's all legal kiddies, so don't worry.
And I've got a couple of DVD-RW's.
What software do I need?
What would you recommend?
And oh, preferably software that allows copying to your hard-drive as well so that I can run it on a virtual drive.
Ta.
And it's all legal kiddies, so don't worry.
Yeah I almost bought that one. I had narrowed my choice down to the Sony and the Pioneer. I went for the Pioneer as I got a deal with 25 blank DVDs & cases thrown in.
ßulle†† wrote:
> adrian wrote:
> The Pioneer 106 is rumoured to be able to do dual layer burning with
> just a firmware upgrade.
>
>
> I like the sound of that!
It will be nice as people with these drives will be able to gt dual layer without buying a new writer. Still have to wait for dual layer media to come out so you cant use the standard DVD-R/+R at the moment as they are not dual layer.
I have a Sony DW-U10A which is still 4x -R but I will upgrade to a dual layer model once there out as I have had this one since June 03.
> adrian wrote:
> The Pioneer 106 is rumoured to be able to do dual layer burning with
> just a firmware upgrade.
>
>
> I like the sound of that!
It will be nice as people with these drives will be able to gt dual layer without buying a new writer. Still have to wait for dual layer media to come out so you cant use the standard DVD-R/+R at the moment as they are not dual layer.
I have a Sony DW-U10A which is still 4x -R but I will upgrade to a dual layer model once there out as I have had this one since June 03.
adrian wrote:
> The Pioneer 106 is rumoured to be able to do dual layer burning with just a firmware upgrade.
I like the sound of that!
> The Pioneer 106 is rumoured to be able to do dual layer burning with just a firmware upgrade.
I like the sound of that!
Turbonutter wrote:
> No that's a lie, almost all DVDs use dual layer technology, so they
> can be up to 9gb in size. The Donnie Darko image sitting on my
> harddisk alone is 7.9gb.
Yes I know almost every film uses Dual Layer. But you didnt read my statement properly, maybe I should have stated the dual layer bit etc, so my statement below wouldnt be miss understood. I said most films will fit 4.7Gb, but you will only get the film and not any extras.
Every one I've done I have been able to get the film on to the DVD-R without any compression, but have lost the extras etc. Some films have needed to have the credits cut off, others losing sound tracks like 2 channel sound.
Dual layer writers will be out soon. Philips plan to release one in Q2 2004. Pioneer have tested the technology aswell. The interesting thing is that some DVD-RW drives now can be updated with firmware to enable dual layer burning. The Pioneer 106 is rumoured to be able to do dual layer burning with just a firmware upgrade. So hopefully come June/July dual layer discs will be available as well as the burners.
> No that's a lie, almost all DVDs use dual layer technology, so they
> can be up to 9gb in size. The Donnie Darko image sitting on my
> harddisk alone is 7.9gb.
Yes I know almost every film uses Dual Layer. But you didnt read my statement properly, maybe I should have stated the dual layer bit etc, so my statement below wouldnt be miss understood. I said most films will fit 4.7Gb, but you will only get the film and not any extras.
Every one I've done I have been able to get the film on to the DVD-R without any compression, but have lost the extras etc. Some films have needed to have the credits cut off, others losing sound tracks like 2 channel sound.
Dual layer writers will be out soon. Philips plan to release one in Q2 2004. Pioneer have tested the technology aswell. The interesting thing is that some DVD-RW drives now can be updated with firmware to enable dual layer burning. The Pioneer 106 is rumoured to be able to do dual layer burning with just a firmware upgrade. So hopefully come June/July dual layer discs will be available as well as the burners.
Correct me if I'm wrong...
The current blank DVD's are only single-layer though, aren't they? Meaning you can only record up to 4.7Gb (4.3Gb in most cases) onto one disc.
Also, the current recorders can only write a single layer. Can't they?
That's what I thought anyway, although dual-layer systems are on the horizon.
The current blank DVD's are only single-layer though, aren't they? Meaning you can only record up to 4.7Gb (4.3Gb in most cases) onto one disc.
Also, the current recorders can only write a single layer. Can't they?
That's what I thought anyway, although dual-layer systems are on the horizon.
No that's a lie, almost all DVDs use dual layer technology, so they can be up to 9gb in size. The Donnie Darko image sitting on my harddisk alone is 7.9gb.
DVD Shrink is good. I prefer the 2.3 version rather than the new 3 version. DVD Shrink rips the DVD disc into VOBs which you then use to copy to a DVD or you can play these off your hard disk with DVD player software.
When doing a DVD you need to know what you want e.g extras etc. As the disc only does 4.7Gb most films will just about fit onto the 4.7Gb with out any extras. If you want extras you may have to compromise on quality.
When doing a DVD you need to know what you want e.g extras etc. As the disc only does 4.7Gb most films will just about fit onto the 4.7Gb with out any extras. If you want extras you may have to compromise on quality.
Cheers.
I'll look into it.
I'll look into it.
DVD X Copy is the best I have come across. It copies everything from the DVD's as well as allowing you to decided whether or not you want menus/extras/Dolby surround track etc. The ones I have done so far of my DVD's have been replicated superbly, Dolby 5.1, superior picture quality etc was all there.
May I add that I don't use it illegally. I fail to see the point in pirating DVD's without the original as I enjoy all the extras and special edition cases in their original form.
May I add that I don't use it illegally. I fail to see the point in pirating DVD's without the original as I enjoy all the extras and special edition cases in their original form.
I've got a DVD-RW.
And I've got a couple of DVD-RW's.
What software do I need?
What would you recommend?
And oh, preferably software that allows copying to your hard-drive as well so that I can run it on a virtual drive.
Ta.
And it's all legal kiddies, so don't worry.
And I've got a couple of DVD-RW's.
What software do I need?
What would you recommend?
And oh, preferably software that allows copying to your hard-drive as well so that I can run it on a virtual drive.
Ta.
And it's all legal kiddies, so don't worry.