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From
TNPC issue #3.18...
Veritas Releases MyCD Pro CD Burning Software
by Al Gordon
August 31, 2000
Could there really be more CD burning software out there to test?
Yes, indeedie. We have only begun to scratch the surface of this
type of software. CD-RW drives are quickly becoming must-have
devices, coming installed on new PCs and they're a popular
upgrade on existing systems. Everyone is trying to take the pain
out of creating your own CDs by coming out with better burning
software. Two more of these products have come to my attention of
late.
One is Veritas Software's MyCD Pro ($79), intended as the
industrial strength counterpart to its MyCD (reviewed in TNPC
#3.16). The Pro version adds the expected bells and whistles.
Although there is a wizard-like starting screen to help you on
your way to a recording project, the principal interface is an
Explorer-like screen that allows you to assemble the elements of
your recording and set the various recording options.
Performance--the Pro version uses the same basic engine as MyCD--
is good, as is its reliability, but, frankly, it left me a little
underwhelmed. There is nothing wrong with it, and as the new kid
on the block, benefits from having support for some of the latest
recording technologies. For example, it will work with the new
10x CD-RW drives and media, and will support anti-buffer underrun
hardware. MyCD Pro also truly has "pro" features, including the
ability to record on multiple drives simultaneously.
However, its ease-of-use lags behind that of Adaptec Easy CD and-
-most especially--that of the $39 version of MyCD. Veritas'
consumer product set new standards for "don't bother me with
decisions, just make the CD" simplicity with its well thought out
wizard interface.
Apparently, Veritas' marketing department must have had a similar
reaction. In what is a breakthrough in CD software, the company
puts both versions on the installation CD of Pro. So your $79
buys you two programs--the Pro for when you need it, and the
standard version for simple jobs.
MyCD Pro Version (Amazon price $51.99):
http://www.TheNakedPC.com/t/318/tr.cgi?cd1
A couple of TNPCers suggested I take a look at Feurio!, a
shareware program from Germany that comes in various versions
costing anywhere from $29 to $79. The program is adequate, but
only that. It is vaguely reminiscent of Nero (reviewed in TNPC
#3.12) but has fewer features. Indeed, for its imaging capability
(making a disk file of a CD--the technique required when you have
only one drive on your system), the instructions are to download
Nero's trial version and use its imaging features.
You can download Feurio! here:
http://www.TheNakedPC.com/t/318/tr.cgi?cd2
At TNPC we always applaud entrepreneurship and Feurio! does
support an impressive range of CD burners, but for the money,
there are better choices.
You can reach Al Gordon at:
mailto:al@TheNakedPC.com
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Veritas Releases MyCD Pro CD Burning Software
by Al Gordon
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