Anybody use DVD XCopy?

dartworth

Lifer
Jul 29, 2001
15,200
10
81
I've used both versions. Xpress is cool, it puts it all on one disc. Great quality too.
 

DnetMHZ

Diamond Member
Apr 10, 2001
9,826
1
81
I tried the xpress once.. it said the burn was ok, but the disc wouldn't play in my DVD player, DVD Drive, or even the DVD Writer.
Maybe I need to try a different media format next time.

 

slpaulson

Diamond Member
Jun 5, 2000
4,412
13
81
Originally posted by: dnetmhz
I tried the xpress once.. it said the burn was ok, but the disc wouldn't play in my DVD player, DVD Drive, or even the DVD Writer.
Maybe I need to try a different media format next time.

I used DVD Express and I can plaly it in my computer, but not in my dvd player.
What a waste of a dvd.
 

bjc112

Lifer
Dec 23, 2000
11,460
0
76
I like it.

Double Density ( double sided ) would make it a lot nicer... Burning onto 2 discs kinda sucks.
 
Jul 12, 2001
10,142
2
0
i use instantcopy and have had no problems and good quality

edit: i also have dvd xcopy, but only use it for small dvds
 

aircooled

Lifer
Oct 10, 2000
15,965
1
0
Originally posted by: dnetmhz
Think I'll try out DVDShrink tonight.


It adds one extra step, but the quality is phenomenal compared to the rest.

(The extra step is using Nero or equivalent to burn the ripped files to DVD)

 

Kelemvor

Lifer
May 23, 2002
16,928
8
81
DVD XCopy is the best program for doing a straight copy of a DVD. Do NOT use the XPress version though because it doesn't copy any menus or special features or anything so the "Back Up" you'd be making of the DVD you "Already Own" won't be the same.
 
Jan 25, 2001
743
0
0
Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
DVD XCopy is the best program for doing a straight copy of a DVD. Do NOT use the XPress version though because it doesn't copy any menus or special features or anything so the "Back Up" you'd be making of the DVD you "Already Own" won't be the same.


Menus and specials should be skipped so the space left from these areas gets carried over to the movie. No specials on DVD-r make the movie quality better.
 

CrazyHelloDeli

Platinum Member
Jun 24, 2001
2,854
0
0
Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
DVD XCopy is the best program for doing a straight copy of a DVD. Do NOT use the XPress version though because it doesn't copy any menus or special features or anything so the "Back Up" you'd be making of the DVD you "Already Own" won't be the same.

IMHO thats one of the best features. I pop in my disc and it starts just like that. I would gladly give up all that extra crap like menus and directors commentary, if they made DVD's themselves cheaper. All that extra junk drives me nuts.

 

Kelemvor

Lifer
May 23, 2002
16,928
8
81
Originally posted by: HelloDeli
[
IMHO thats one of the best features. I pop in my disc and it starts just like that. I would gladly give up all that extra crap like menus and directors commentary, if they made DVD's themselves cheaper. All that extra junk drives me nuts.

All you end up with is a DVD that's only half full. If the DV has the room, why not put them on there? You must have the wrong DVDs if you've never seen any Making Of type things that were good. Most of the oens I watch are awesome.
 

rickn

Diamond Member
Oct 15, 1999
7,064
0
0
dvdxcopy express. the latest version have an tick option 'entire disc'. that will copy the menu. biggest problem with xpress is that it only copies the DD tracks.
 

Evadman

Administrator Emeritus<br>Elite Member
Feb 18, 2001
30,990
5
81
I use Pinnacle Instant Copy. Copies and shrinks all the data. (menu's, add-ons, and all if you want it to)