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cd/dvd burning software
is the software that comes freeof charge adequate for burning, or should I buy the upgaded software?
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Skybird
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March 31st, 2006 12:00
make the burner drive work. If you want to burn a CD for music, copy a CD,
make a Data CD or DVD, then it would be fine. If you want the advanced
features you can upgrade through Sonic, or obtain Nero 6 or 7, or obtain
Roxio 7, 7.5 or 8.
Message Edited by Skybird on 03-31-2006 07:02 AM
ArtC
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April 8th, 2006 01:00
Skybird,
Good evening Skybird and ALL the Forum Regulars.. I have just one question about your last post. You mentioned the provided CD/DVD burning software is good for making copies, burning music, data,etc. What, please tell, is the more 'advanced' function?
I now have a new XPS400 which I purchased with most of the Bells and Whistles that were available with this model. MY plan for this computer, besides using the DVD burner for making the very important back ups, is to burn personal movies. I have also purchased a Sony DCR-HC65/HC85 HandyCam Digital Recorder. I have Grandchildren (3 - with one more on the way in June) and with the Christening's, birthday parties, family functions... I had planned to use this XPS for the purpose of filming, editing and burning these special events to DVD for my family and of course myself. To be honest, I have gotten off to a rocky start. Dell has been having problems with their Maxtor hard drives which has led me to an external Seagate HD and I now have my original system backed up. HOWEVER, I now have a small (hugh) delima as to which media to use. I have observed on this forum that FujiFilm and Verbatium appear to be preferred by most of the Forum regulars. But I seem to get rather vague information as to which format to use.. DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD/RW and now DVD-R DL. I'm sure to the veterans, this may sound simple and I apoligise for becoming so long winded with my post. I only wish there was a chart or site that would explain which format is best for backup, or which for burning DVD movies from my Camera, which for music and the list goes on... I have to say that I have been a Dell Forum regular since 1999. And during this time I have been privy to countless and valuable information. However, with the DVD format, I must have taken an extended vacation or sabaticle cause I'm quite confused as to this format business. I THANK YOU ALL for putting up with my all to long post. I wish ALL a Great Weekend and will check back to the forum to see if someone hasn't been COMPLETELY bored to tears and can offer some light to my dark and gloomy subject. BEST to ALL on the Forum and Many Thanks.... art
Skybird
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April 8th, 2006 23:00
If I am reading your post correctly, your question is "What format DVDs
should I use?". DVD+RW and DVD-RW are rewritable. DVD+R and DVD-R are
write once only. Those are the two I recommend, unless for some reason
you need erasable media. Most people do not, however, they can be good
for a beginner until they learn the ways.
So the choice is DVD-R or DVD+R. The answer is to use the one that works.
Not works for burning but what works for playback. Either format will work
in your computer. The problem arises when you try to play the disc in a
standalone DVD player. You need to find out what the player(S) work with.
You can doe that here ..........
http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers
You input the Brand and Model of player and you will find out what formats
it will support. (This is a good Web Site, browse it. Lots of good information.)
Verbatum and Fuji? I agree. Buy brand names in small quanities until you
know what works. I use TDK.