What's better? DVDShrink or DVDXCopy Platinum?

I would take Shrink over xcopy any time,I have used both and have had much better results with shrink, no more coasters.When using Shrink I can remove all the extras that I don't want, so that I can use the least amount of compression.As for the menus who needs them. I prefer to watch the movie not the junk that is loaded in with the extras. Besides if you really want the extras you can always put them on another disk.

 

Actually with the new dual layer DVDR's (DVD-9) there is no need to compress a movie to fit to the disc. You can keep all the menus and extras which make jumping to a particular part very easy. In this case all ya need is a good program to remove copy protection and a good burn program. I have used DVD X Copy Platinum, DVD Shrink and DVD Decrypter and my choice as far as quality and speed is Slysofts AnyDVD and Nero 6 for DVD-9 copies and Slysofts AnyDVD and Nero Recode 2 for DVD-5's. The speed is incredible and the quality is great! What more do ya want? If you're talking cost then DVD Shrink with DVD Decrypter win hands down!

 

I would think that DVD Shrink and CopyToDVD would be a "Heck" of a combe too. DVD Shrink is an excellent ripper and the fastest burner most anyhere would be CopyToDVD.

My 2 cents backed up by nothing as I'm still trying to decide which DL burner I want ( the "Better half" doesn't understand why I need 3 burners )

Pete

 

Ok I can't resist. And sorry ScubaPete even the 'cuffs' don't apply here

Now don't get me wrong I like Shrink , I use Shrink, I think Shrink is awesome!

DVD Xcopy 4.0.4.15, the RF version, patched, returns Ripper functionality AND the dreaded intro warning is GONE.

I have never had a bad XCOPY. I 'was' extremely annoyed at the "warning" intro and used IfoEdit96 to 'DeletePlayback' of same before I actually burned the media. Now you don't have to do that, with 4.0.4.15, patched, that is.

I still like Shrink, no longer use XCOPY, but I did feel compelled to get his information stated for the record.

Edited commentary: I say I no longer use XCOPY. I have no reason to NOT use XCOPY, but I like shrink and it reminds me every time I use it that I didn't need to buy XCOPY <rdrr>

R

 

rigor,

(I hope you're ready for this, in many thousands of posts, this is my shortest, except for this explaination

DITTO -

 

The best thing that came out of xcopy for me was finding this site.I would have used that money to upgrade to a new plextor dual layer burner!!I guess I will save that for the new system I am building.

 

dogbomb?? I'm confussed?? I would have to agree with scubapete's earlier findings of your earlier post.

You probably haven't used DVD Shrink to often or you would know that it will do everything you say it wont. You can take out menus, subtitles, certain audio, and then you will normally have a full uncompressed movie. Perfect quality!
Check out my guide http://home.comcast.net/~bbmayo/dvdshrink.html

Hope this helps

 

I agree with wild 77
" The best thing that came out of xcopy for me was finding this site."
could anyone here please check out my post from the 14th?
-EXTREMELY low read rates...That means you too, ScubaPete.

 

Send me a link to the the thread -

 

Scuba Pete and everyone that has replied I want to thank you all for your help with this question. I've been doing alot of reading and I'm using DVD Shrink and haven't had a problem yet with backing up my DVD's! I haven't even had to use Decrypter yet which was a surprise.

The only problem I've encountered was I get to a part in the movie usually in the beginning of the movie where the movie pauses and jumps back to the previous chapter...if I fast forward past the part where if jump the rest of the movie plays fine...Any suggestions? I'm thinking it could be my player? I have an older Sony DVD player I don't have the model number and I"m using TDK 8x DVD+R's for media...Usually I'm only taking the main title and 5.1 sound and that's it...so I'm getting either 100% or mid 90's for compression everytime I burn. Not sure what it is...I read a post eariler from Scuba Pete about a similar problem...Any suggestions would help.

 

ShatterBx, What speed are you recording @ and what type of blank DVD's are you using?

 

I'm using TDK 8x Discs and I'm burning at 8X.

 

Good brand of disk's. Try burning @ x4.
Have you tried the movies in another player to see if it might be your player. Are the disk's DVD+ or - ?

 

They are pluses...I don't have another player I'll try it at my friends house. I got a good deal on the disks...50 for 30 bucks...can't go wrong there.

 

Some older DVD players like the - better. The - are more compatable ( I should say more home players play -R's than +R's) with home DVD Players. I use both + and - but have better play back with the -R's on some players.
Check out this link
http://www.newegg.com/app/manufact.asp?catalog=71&DEPA=1
Thats 100 x8 DVD-R's for 39$. newegg rocks

 

Thanks BB,

I have a spindle of 50 now that should last me for a few more weeks then I'll get some more I'll keep the link...I'll try them out...I like the TDK ones and I know they play I'm sure the Ritek ones will play.

Thanks again!
ShatterBox

 

My 2 cents -

I also concure, drop your buning speed down to 4X and in DVD Shrink, adjust your "Target size" (in the "general tab", under "Preferences") to about 4300MB.

I'm thinking that may help elinminate your problem -

Cheers,

Pete

 

Scuba Pete,

I have my Target Size set to 4360MB I read another one of your postings...How do I change the burn speed...DVD Shrink automatically starts Nero...can you help me with changing the burn speed? Thanks.

ShatterBox

 

Just before you hit ok (after you hit back up) Go to the tab all the way to the right which says "Burn Settings" There you can adjust your burn settings..

Good luck
Check out my guides if you need some help
http://home.comcast.net/~bbmayo/

 

I just downloaded CopyToDVD and could not find any guides on how to best use it with Shrink,Any suggestions.Ihave had good results using Nero or Decrypter to burn.Just want to try something new.