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Posted by Dennis
Posted on 08/07/03 15:23
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Nero Burning ROM
 

Nero Burning ROM icon Nero Burning ROM 6 hasn't really changed a lot compared to version 5.5. The program has undergone some style changes and is now fully integrated with Nero Express. The wizard function has been removed and has been replaced with a Nero Express button:

After setting up a new compilation (which works exactly the same as before) we can see the new Nero look:

As you can see the taskbar has also undergone some changes. From left to right we have the following options:

  • New compilation
  • Open an existing compilation
  • Save active compilation
  • Cut selection (and place it on clipboard)
  • Copy selection (and place it on clipboard)
  • Insert contents of clipboard
  • Start Nero Cover Designer
  • Start Nero Express
  • Burn current compilation
  • Create a copy of a disc
  • Display disc info
  • Eject the disc
  • Switch file browser window on or off
  • Recorder selection
  • Choose recorder

When burning a compilation a full screen window will replace the Nero Burning ROM window where you can see the write process. Notice that the taskbar is still visible in the burn window and you can also still use it to set-up a new compilation while the current one is being burned:


Burning CD Compilation


Burning DVD Compilation

If you look closely at the screenshots you can see that the current write speed is displayed (this also worked in Nero 5.5 but you needed to enable it in the Windows registry). The estimated remaining time of the write process is also displayed in this new Nero version.

Nero Express 6:


As said at the beginning of this page Nero Express 6 is now fully integrated into Nero Burning ROM. Nero Express still works in the same way as before and is aimed at beginners. Nero Express doesn't have all the options that Nero Burning ROM has but it supports the most basic tasks:


Nero Express

Nero Express of course supports both CD and DVD tasks. When you select a CD-recorder you will only see tasks related to CD burning and vice versa, when you select a DVD-recorder you will only see tasks that are related to DVD burning. Since a DVD-recorder can also record to CDs you can select two types here:

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Thanks for the sneak preview.
How come you didn't (get to) preview NeroMix? Seems only to be available in the U.S. (Ultra edition) for some reason.
sorry,
[edited by MTR on 08.07.2003 16:38]
doubleclicked button ;(
[edited by MTR on 08.07.2003 16:39]
interesting preview and yes Nero 6 looks nice but frankly I dont find it nice enough to shell out 59.00-79.00 particularly since I have yet to see a version of InCD 4 that works properly.
Thanks for the excellent review. Great job as always!

I just hope this won't be as bloated and as buggy as Easy Coaster Creator :r.

And I see no mention of support for the excellent Ogg Vorbis and FLAC audio formats. But they still support this crappy WMA :r.
My opinion is for the 59-79 I would expect a program that can copy any protection like CloneCD or CDmate does and a DVD movie copier like DVDXCopy or CloneDVD all in one package.

(Hint, Hint, Elby come out with a package software that is 1 app that does it all).

Later all
[edited by CaFrow on 09.07.2003 00:25]
[edited by CaFrow on 09.07.2003 00:26]
Is Nero 6 going to be limited to the Joliet file format which only supports up to 64 characters for file names? Or will it support the ability to create files with file names larger than 64 characters?

cya
One more thing: I agree that the price is high... but that's not a problem. For that price you can buy a new cd burner with Nero 6 bundled :B

cya
When creating a new compilation you indeed have an option called 'Relax Joliet restrictions' under which an option is available that says 'allow more than 64 characters for Joliet names'.

I thought it had been reported that 'relax joliet restrictions' in 5.5 did not actually work properly - can anyone confirm this?
What about ISO-9660 version 2?
what i like to see in nero6:
- support for the romeo file format
- a possibility to save thewindow layout on exit
Well, will there be any compatibility problems if I select 'allow more than 64 characters for Joliet names'.

Also, whats the max characters I can have in a file name after selecting this option.

I have a habit of giving very long names to files & so for burning my personal data I use RecordNow Max as it allows 200+ characters in a file name.
:)
ISO-9660 v2 is supported!!!
Totally un-reliable.
Most of the time the 'BURN' option is shaded out.
Ugly old fashioned software.:o
:*
ya
Nero BackItUP in Nero 6 is garbage. it sucks. It doesn't support selected restore of what you backed up. WTF????
not gud
;;;;;
merciiiiiiii
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