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Is DVDShrink Bettter Than DVDXcopy?
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rudyroot
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20. January 2004 @ 02:01 |
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I spent the 100bucks+ on DVDXCopy Gold and I have not been able to copy a single DVD with the Express (which was the reason I bought the package in the first place: to copy the DVD's to one disc). I have been on the DVDXpress forum for weeks, tried all suggestions: NOTHING.
So I am totally happy with DVDShrink!! Wish I had some of the 100bucks+ to donate to the author (I know he does not want any money for it).
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rudyroot
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20. January 2004 @ 02:03 |
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I spent the 100bucks+ on DVDXCopy Gold and I have not been able to copy a single DVD with the Express (which was the reason I bought the package in the first place: to copy the DVD's to one disc). I have been on the DVDXpress forum for weeks, tried all suggestions: NOTHING.
So I am totally happy with DVDShrink!! Wish I had some of the 100bucks+ to donate to the author (I know he does not want any money for it).
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ryedizzel
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20. January 2004 @ 03:34 |
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I noticed that many of you claim to be using DVD Decrypter along with DVD Shrink and a burning program to backup your DVDs. My question is: what is the need for DVD Decrypter? So far I have been able to backup all of my DVDs just using DVD Shrink and CloneDVD to burn the image. Is there something I am missing?
Thanks,
-Rye
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xpro77
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20. January 2004 @ 04:04 |
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VUVAN
I had no problem ripping that movie with DVDSHRINK 3.1 . Burned with RecordNow DX and Sony 510. I removed all xtras and compressed under 20%. Results looked very good.
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yuedana
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20. January 2004 @ 06:15 |
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wazus: your problem is probably cheap media. (try to start new threads when your problem is unrelated)
ryedizzel: i only use decrypter if shrink will not rip the dvd. I then use shrink as a compressing program.
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vuvan
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20. January 2004 @ 09:34 |
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Hi Pete,
I think my burning software - NEO DVD Plus made by mediostream.com is not related to ROXIO (roxio.com) who make Easy DC Creator. Some members reported problems of burning DVD from HD w/ this software.
Hi Yuedana,
The media used is Maxell DVD-R (bought from Staples). Thanks to dvdrhelp.com link to lordsmurf.com who has tested many media and give us an excellent guide on media.
However I agree this question about using DVDShrink 3.1.2.9/3.1.3 to RIP "Pirates of the Carribbean" to hard drive - a process which I donot think media is involved yet should be posted under another thread.
For the question of Is DVDShrink better than DVDXcopy- My thinking is definitely a big YES. Besides the cost: one is free and another is $99.00, DVDShrink has continued updating the product for free PLUS how much tech support one would get from DVDShrink also for free. Just look at how many answers I got since I posted this DVDShrink ripping problem w/ "Pirates..." on this site.
Thank you all.
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20. January 2004 @ 10:37 |
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My dvdx express & platinum have NEVER let me down. Am I just lucky?
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ScubaPete
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20. January 2004 @ 12:17 |
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pulsar,
Some of us really, truly hate that opening that we must endure when using Xcopy Xpress.
We want our backup to be just that, a backup pure and clean, just like the original with no added opening screen.
That is the reason we use DVDShrink or programs like it.
Pete
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20. January 2004 @ 13:16 |
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Understand dislike of that screen, doesn't really bother me though. It is removable, but it looks a bit long & drawn out. I like dvdx for its' simplicity & what I think is a good quality back up. My system works reaaly well for what I need it to do. If we were all the same the world would surely be a boring place!
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Florida
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20. January 2004 @ 17:36 |
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A couple of questions:
I looked at a DVDShrink v3.1 tutorial and it indicates that it uses NERO to do the actual burning, so am I to understand that NERO is what you actually use to do the burning?
I use a DVD ROM drive now to rip and a Plextor 708A that burns at 8X using DVDXcopy Express, rip and burn times are generally under 25 minutes. Would using DVDShrink rip and burn in similar or better time frames?
Once a DVD is ripped using Shrink can it be off loaded permanently to a hard drive rather than or in addition to coping to a DVD blank?
Does Shrink do +R copies without issues?
You cannot make a copy of a copy using DVDXcopy. Can copies of copies be made using DVDShrink?
Can all opening screens, FBI warning etc. be eliminated so the movie starts at the actual beginning when you insert it in the player?
Thank You.
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ScubaPete
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20. January 2004 @ 18:14 |
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Florida,
1. Yes
2. Probably the same without editing.
3. Yes
4. All I use is +R media, at about 450 backups and counting
5. Yes
6. Yes
You are Welcome,
Cheers,
?P?
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20. January 2004 @ 19:51 |
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Hi Pete,
Well AD is running slow again, My last post for the night.
Now I know why you want to get more movies on a single disc! 450!! I think I've burned about 50. I've got plenty of space still. RE:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/67055
It took me 12 minutes to leave here, go back to the advanced forum, copy the link and get back to here! :(
Well my train of thought has been derailed so I'll see yall later!
Frank
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asrob
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21. January 2004 @ 07:08 |
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As a general statement and or question, I beleive XCopy does not copy a DVD in 5.1 Surround you will only get stereo or something less than perfect quality. Also I noticed you can not use the title features on the dvd.
Also is the statement 100% true about not being able to copy an XCopy DVD? I havent tried thie yet but had intentions to.
Would like to here comments....
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Florida
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21. January 2004 @ 07:31 |
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You cannot copy a copy of a DVDXcopy within their legal limits, there may be other ways. You can definatly copy 5.1 sound.
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asrob
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21. January 2004 @ 08:40 |
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You say you can copy in 5.1 sound is this in X Copy Express? I haven't had success in the regular X Copy without using Express and the only options in Express are Wide Screen/Full and language I beleive I don't have the software in front of me. I purchased Platnuim.
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jaydee123
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21. January 2004 @ 10:28 |
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I too had problems trying to backup Pirates of the Caribbean with the New DVD Shrink & got error almost right away, so I used the old beta one & no problems. I'm sure the guy from DVD Shrink will fix the nasty bug soon.
Dave
Here is my System INfo:
Asus P4PE MoBo,533FSB,2.4 iTEL,512mb PC2700,ATI 8500LE 128mb,ATI TV Wonder Pro R/C,Teac CD-W58E,PLEXTOR PX-708A,Western Digital Cav.SE 80 GiG w/8mb data buffer,this custom made system is running on WinXP.
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asrob
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21. January 2004 @ 10:45 |
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What version do you find that you do not have problems with?
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jaydee123
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21. January 2004 @ 11:20 |
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I used DVD Shrink 3.0 beta & had zero coasters & no problems. But with the new version 3.1.1 I got a error right away, can't remember what the error was. Ask Scuba Pete he had the same problem with Pirates of Caribbean DVD, maybe his memory is better than mine. I forgot to say I burn with Nero 5.5.10.54. Also did anyone send in a bug report to DVD Shrink about this??? I would, but can't remember the error.Remember he can't fix the problem if he doesn't know about it.
Dave
Here is my System INfo:
Asus P4PE MoBo,533FSB,2.4 iTEL,512mb PC2700,ATI 8500LE 128mb,ATI TV Wonder Pro R/C,Teac CD-W58E,PLEXTOR PX-708A,Western Digital Cav.SE 80 GiG w/8mb data buffer,this custom made system is running on WinXP.
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jaydee123
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21. January 2004 @ 11:30 |
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I just found out that DVD Shrink is now up to version 3.1.3 that's the 3rd version this month, ya gotta love this guy.
Dave
Here is my System INfo:
Asus P4PE MoBo,533FSB,2.4 iTEL,512mb PC2700,ATI 8500LE 128mb,ATI TV Wonder Pro R/C,Teac CD-W58E,PLEXTOR PX-708A,Western Digital Cav.SE 80 GiG w/8mb data buffer,this custom made system is running on WinXP.
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ScubaPete
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21. January 2004 @ 11:41 |
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Well I'll be - -
Someone was really talking about me :-))
I used Shrink 3.0 Beta 5 to rip "Pirates" and it worked OK.
Recently, I had difficulty with "Finding Nemo", Shrink 3.1.2 gave me errors as did Nero Recode however (and I do this only out of despair) when I resorted to using DVD XCopy Xpress, it joined everyone else and refused to rip it also.
Salvation came in the guise of the newest of the very new Shrink 3.1.3 which did get the job done. (??) Go Figure ! I looked and couldn't find a difference that would explain it, but that's what happened -
"P"
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Florida
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21. January 2004 @ 11:43 |
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asrob,
Audio track select is in set-up for DVDXcopy Platinum, Simple (Express). Click SIMPLE, click OPTIONS, click AUDIO LANGUAGE -ASK ME, this will set a default and ask you what track you want to use every time you make a copy.
I use Platinum SIMPLE all the time, can't see any great advantage to using PLATINUM.
I will be trying SHRINK real soon to see the differences.
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ScubaPete
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21. January 2004 @ 12:00 |
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Florida,
Make sure when you go shopping for DVDShrink at the "Your money isn't any good here" Store, be sure you get version 3.1.3 - Once you try it you'll wonder why you bought DVD XCopy (kinda like the rest of us)
"P" :-))
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Florida
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21. January 2004 @ 12:45 |
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scubapete,
I'm going to try Shrink real soon. I have MR.Bass's tutorial and he makes it look easy. Are there any first time setup issues you would like to make me aware of?
Is there any generation loss when you make a copy of a copy with Shrink?
Thank you.
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Florida
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21. January 2004 @ 12:47 |
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scubapete,
I'm going to try Shrink real soon. I have MR.Bass's tutorial and he makes it look easy. Are there any first time setup issues you would like to make me aware of?
Is there any generation loss when you make a copy of a copy with Shrink?
BTW, I paid $150 for DVDXcopy Platinum with a $30.00 rebate, I'm startinng to feel stoopid.
Thank you.
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ScubaPete
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21. January 2004 @ 13:37 |
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Setup issues ??
None come to mind - get rid of Roxio if you have it -
a hint or two -
Always sick with a good name-brand media and don't forget to download DVD Decrypter for those rare times when Shrink can't decrypt a DVD.
You wrote - any generation loss when you make a copy of a copy with Shrink? -
We are talking digital files here not VHS Tape - there is no loss when going from copy to copy.
enjoy,
Pete
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