[quote author=“gr00vy0ne”]FWIW, DVD X Copy Gold has been discontinued as 321 Studios was basically sued into submission by the MPAA. So, if you can still find it then hurry and buy it.

Otherwise, DVDShrink (which is free) is a very usable alternative. I use it all the time myself.

She can get it from my link in my other post…did you try reading it.  And I was referring her to DVD X Copy because it is still relatively cheap and is great, extremely user-friendly software.

I’m all for freeware… but I always find so many restrictions in it.  DVD X Copy is simply the easist and very quick.

Yes, I did read your post. My point is that the company was forced to stop shipping the product and possibly pull it as well. In addition, since the company no longer ceases to exist there will also be no more support (As of August 2005) or updates (as of now) for the product. So, it’s something to consider when purchasing software.

Also…it should be worth noting that the current remaining versions of DVD X Copy can no longer duplicate copy protected DVDs. A court order made them remove the DeCSS portion of their program. So, it’s basically useless and won’t help Tiffany at all.

I also realized that Nero will help you recode movies as well but you will need to be able to rip the movie (using a DeCSS program) first to hard disk.

One of the better rippers out there is DVD Decrypter . In conjunction with DVDShrink (or Nero Recode which looks strangely similar), you can rip and burn anything you wish.  :wink:

Yeah, Groovy is right on this one, they were forced to stop selling the DVD x Copy that could actually copy a commercial DVD…they ones left on the shelves sold out quickly. I think you could buy one on ebay, but thats about it…the retail ones now are basically useless IMO.

Erik

This was all going to so well..now I’m getting a little bit confused :oops:

Try..eh…to treat me like a comple moron (ok, maybe not baby talk..but you know what I mean..)

So I think I’m gonna get this one: http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=313426&pfp=SEARCH

It’s Sony’s DRX700UL with double layer ability should I want that down the road.

Now….the thing that confuses me is what software I will need..

I’ve heard DVDshrink, something-X, etc…

This one comes with:

Nero Express 6: CD Mastering software
Nerovision Express: DVD authoring software
Nero InCD4: Packet Writing software
Nero ShowTime: DVD Video playing software
Nero BackItUp: Back-up software
Nero ImageDrive: virtual disc drive software
Nero SoundTrax: Management/Jukebox software
Nero Wave Editor: Audio editing software
Nero Cover Designer: disc label creation software
Nero ToolKit: drive tool software

1) Will these tools be able to deal with - hm - encrypted DVD’s so that I can “rip”(?) the DVD from the disk onto the harddrive?

2) Will these tools help me to put that file onto a blank DVD?

I assume it’s #1 that is the big ‘challenge’ here.

If I WON’T have all I need what is the one or two programs that I totally need.

Like, “Hey Tiffany, you retard this is what you need to do:
a) Load [program A], insert your DVD in your laptops’ dvd drive
b) The program will now let you save the DVD onto the laptop,
c) Then execute [program B] and insert a blank DVD in your external drive and…etc…

Am I hoping it will be easier than it is..?  :(

hi,

if you use dvd x copy there is a simple and advanced mode. I use simple and trust me its extremely simple…

u need to use just 1 drive…ur dvd writer…it will ask u to put in the disc to be copied first…after reading it it will ask to insert the blank dvd and sometime later u’ll have a perfect copy of ur original dvd.

one irritating thing about dvd xcopy is that it adds a 7 sec 321 studios (makers of dvdxcopy) warning at the start of every copy.

Hm, so maybe dvd x copy is the answer to all my dvd-copying fears

Sorry Gr00vy, I wasn’t aware that the last few that are still shipping don’t decode.  I was only aware of my friend’s version which her mom bought about a year ago(was able to rip and decode/code/recode (whatever!) commercial DVD’s).

[quote author=“Rahul”]hi,

if you use dvd x copy there is a simple and advanced mode. I use simple and trust me its extremely simple…

u need to use just 1 drive…ur dvd writer…it will ask u to put in the disc to be copied first…after reading it it will ask to insert the blank dvd and sometime later u’ll have a perfect copy of ur original dvd.

one irritating thing about dvd xcopy is that it adds a 7 sec 321 studios (makers of dvdxcopy) warning at the start of every copy.

Thank you Rahul.  Thia was the main thing I was trying to show in either case.  It is extremely easy. to use.

Tiffany, If you get that drive with the bundled software you’re good to go, almost.

You’ll want a copy of DVDShrink.

http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=155#

Here is a list of guides and descriptions.

http://www.videohelp.com/guides?tools=155

Do not buy DVD X Copy, it wont do you any good. Use the bundled software and the freeware DVDshrink.

Erik

I think you can simply use DVDShrink to rip the DVD and “re-author” it. I suggest downloading it and running it. It’s actually very easy to use.

Basically, it will know what your DVD burner is capable of and you can remove extraneous stuff like the menus, extra languages or subtitles to maximize the picture quality of the DVD. In both the cases of 4.7 or 8.5GB discs, you’ll need to sacrifice something in order for it to fit on the disc.

Here, I’ve removed everything but the movie in english (it’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom). You’ll notice that the program automatically resizes the movie so that it will fit onto a 4.7GB disc (in my case since I don’t have Dual Layer).

Oh, i totally forgot to mention one thing. Not all DVD consoles are compatible with DVD-R, DVD+R, and Dual Layer DVDs…so, your friends may be out of luck and not be able to watch your DVDs. It will depend on how new their DVD players are and what brand they are. Generally speaking, DVD-R is the most compatible type of disc although DVD+R is now pretty compatible. I’m not sure about DL discs.

Hey gr00vy, have you experienced a temporary freezing of your Maxthon beta?  Anyone for that matter?  :|

Nope. Maxthon works fine and always has for me. Are you using the latest version available?

[quote author=“Tiffany”]
So I think I’m gonna get this one: http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=313426&pfp=SEARCH

It’s Sony’s DRX700UL with double layer ability should I want that down the road.

:(

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10369328&adid=17073&sssdmh=dm5.97763&dcaid=17073

5% or 10% coupons are available.

Yeh, thanks… that is what i have my eyes on too.  I think it is a great accessory for the price….  btw in case anyone here was following the other post i found out that the “click to dvd” software from sony bites!  so probably better options out there.  Thanks for this thread all… really helped me out a lot… i was in central america for more than a year and waited for dvd burner prices to come down before i got into it and it looks like they are there now….  thanks again for this stupid dvd thread; GREAT HELP!

Yea… just downloaded it last week.  In fact, it just froze again right now…worse than it has before.  I guess I’m gonna go back to MYIE2.. I’m more familiar with it anyways.