20% off at Slysoft is back!

[DefDC]

CloneDVD with AnyDVD are two of the best programs of their type that I have used.

Slysoft (no code needed for discount)

Does anything stack up to this anymore? I stopped looking since I started using this.



Edit: Changed title for clarity

 

[chemish]

I love this software and suggest it to everyone! Lifetime updates are free and they come out with them regularly (every 2 - 3 months).

 

[jlee]

What's the file size for a full-quality DVD? Would be nice to store DVDs in the closet.

 

[videopho]

Originally posted by: JLee
What's the file size for a full-quality DVD? Would be nice to store DVDs in the closet.

Most likely you'd need a dual layer dvd media or approx 8.x gb of storage for a full feature movie i.e. AC3, DTS, special features etc.

 

[jalaram]

I have AnyDVD and really like it. I need to get the HD option.

 

[crimson117]

single layer DVD is 4.7GB, dual-layer is 8.5GB. CloneDVD can transcode (shrink) dual layers to fit a single layer, but that causes a loss of quality.

 

[hclarkjr]

dvdfab platinum is better

 

[Old Hippie]

Originally posted by: hclarkjr
dvdfab platinum is better

I'm kinda partial to DVD Fab myself, but Any DVD is very useful. :thumbsup:

 

[Lurker1]

I like dvdfab also, but AnyDVD does one thing it doesn't do well, or at least no version I have handy: HD DVDs.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

i like how all of these DVD "backup" programs are from Europe.

 

[Golgatha]

Originally posted by: Lurker1
I like dvdfab also, but AnyDVD does one thing it doesn't do well, or at least no version I have handy: HD DVDs.

AnyDVD HD epically H4x0r5 Hollywood and Sony's DRM bastard child!

Me hugs my 750GB Blu-ray jukebox, which is for better or worse only good for storing 20 or so movies.

 

[AnandBrowser]

Originally posted by: Lurker1
I like dvdfab also, but AnyDVD does one thing it doesn't do well, or at least no version I have handy: HD DVDs.

Google up aacskeys and BackupHDDVD, two free utilities that do the job. aacskeys is a command-line prog that will give you the Volume Key for whatever disc is in the drive (you need to dig up some v4 or v5 AACS keys to cover the full HDDVD library), and BackupHDDVD has a nice GUI front-end to rip the EVOs once you have the Volume Key. It take a little bit of reading to sort it all out, but it's worth it to save 80 bucks, IMHO.

 

[redterror]

if I could buy this software anonymously, I would.

 

[russki]

this software is awesome, i bought the whole bundle over a year ago and love it
if you ever lose the keys or program they'll email you the keys.. talk about awesome customer service!

 

[BladeVenom]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo
i like how all of these DVD "backup" programs are from Europe.

I thought SlySoft was in Antigua?

 

[mrrman]

[Does anything stack up to this anymore? I stopped looking since I started using this.

Sure...when its free...like it is

 

[Bowhunters]

Originally posted by: crimson117
single layer DVD is 4.7GB, dual-layer is 8.5GB. CloneDVD can transcode (shrink) dual layers to fit a single layer, but that causes a loss of quality.

Use DVD Shrink to read the DVD (Shrink is free) and use it to strip the extra stuff off like foreign languages, director and actor interviews, etc. and select just the movie file to be saved.

Then use the Slysoft (CloneDVD) to burn the movie onto a single layer disc, stripping that extra junk out with Shrink will lessen or eliminate any loss of picture quality in a movie, that extra junk that a person doesn't really need (or want) usually takes up about 1/3 of the size of the files on a dual layer disk movie.

DVD Shrink and CloneDVD work well together also, from what I hear. 'wink wink'

 

[Imyourzero]

Originally posted by: Bowhunters

Originally posted by: crimson117
single layer DVD is 4.7GB, dual-layer is 8.5GB. CloneDVD can transcode (shrink) dual layers to fit a single layer, but that causes a loss of quality.

Use DVD Shrink to read the DVD (Shrink is free) and use it to strip the extra stuff off like foreign languages, director and actor interviews, etc. and select just the movie file to be saved.

Then use the Slysoft (CloneDVD) to burn the movie onto a single layer disc, stripping that extra junk out with Shrink will lessen or eliminate any loss of picture quality in a movie, that extra junk that a person doesn't really need (or want) usually takes up about 1/3 of the size of the files on a dual layer disk movie.

DVD Shrink and CloneDVD work well together also, from what I hear. 'wink wink'

I've used several DVD ripping programs and am currently happy with a combination of DVD Shrink and ImgBurn. At one time I was using DVD Shrink + Nero, but I refuse to use anything past Nero v6 and DVD Shrink does a wonderful job of making an .ISO that I can burn using ImgBurn. The process involves a couple of extra clicks vs. the Nero integration, but works excellently and I don't have to worry about system bloat.

Several months ago, it seemed like DVD Shrink was having a bit of trouble removing the copy protection from certain discs so I began experimenting with other software such as AnyDVD, DVDFab, 1Click DVD Copy, Clone DVD, etc. but I recently formatted and tried going back to DVD Shrink with success. Not a single problem with recent movies such as Indiana Jones 4, 88 Minutes, etc. which surprised me since I was under the impression that DVD Shrink is no longer updated. Maybe they just aren't bothering with the cost to protect DVDs anymore since it's inevitable that people will make the jump to Blu-Ray...I'm just guessing that's where the focus is now, even though the vast majority of people still use and watch standard DVDs.

 

[bigsnyder]

Great time to buy the slysoft bundle. The exchange rate is about the best it has been in quite a while.

 

[JackBurton]

Thanks OP.

 

[fallenangel99]

This deal is back. Also, Slysoft is changing its licensing policz. After 1-1-2009, all updateas require an annual licensing subscription. If purchased before 1-1-2009, zou get free lifetime updates

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: fallenangel99
This deal is back. Also, Slysoft is changing its licensing policz. After 1-1-2009, all updateas require an annual licensing subscription. If purchased before 1-1-2009, zou get free lifetime updates

This is the biggest part of this deal I think. I'm glad I picked up my copy of AnyDVD HD a few weeks ago. If you purchase any point after this year, you WILL NOT get free upgrades. So BUY NOW for free upgrades for life.

 

[abaez]

Love the software. Especially the 1:1 iso's of BR's and HDDVD's. Sure they're 25gigs, but when you can buy a 1tb drive for less than $100 nowadays, having a drive to hold hddvd and br images is handy. Especially if you fear that you won't be able to find any HDDVD disc players in a year or two.

 

[secretanchitman]

anydvdHD rocks. good thing i bought this a while ago!

 

[shingletingle]

Originally posted by: redterror
if I could buy this software anonymously, I would.

Huh? Are you afraid Slysoft will get angry at you for buying their product and hunt you down? Do you wear a tinfoil hat?