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DVD software/encoder

TridentTrident Ranger
in Zocalo v2.0
Ok I've made my mind up and decided to buy a full fledged DVD software or encoder for my two computers.

I want to know what you guys think is the best, and has support for 5.1 sound. Oh and maybe even THX support as well since my newest computer is THX certified!

Comments

  • SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
    Could you clarify as to what you mean by "DVD software or encoder" for those who aren't quite sure? :P
  • EclecticonautEclecticonaut Elite Ranger
    THX certification has absolutely nothing to do with actual high fidelity aka hi-fi. If a company wants to pay for the certification, the THX sticker can be attached to any kind of hardware, e.g. a vacuum cleaner or a toothbrush...

    But Cyberlink PowerDVD 7.2 is probably a good choice at the moment.
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    I use PowerDVD and am more than happy with it. WinDVD would probably be just as good.
  • ShadowDancerShadowDancer When I say, "Why aye, gadgie," in my heart I say, "Och aye, laddie." London, UK
    I've used PowerDVD for a while, it does the job
  • SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
    in that vein, another vote for PowerDVD.
  • HuntSmackerHuntSmacker Firstones Ambassador to Starcraftia
    Speaking of DVDs, how many players can actually play xVid codec movies (burned onto a DVD-R) and if not, what's the best process for converting said movies onto a DVD?
  • TridentTrident Ranger
    Ok for thoes who don't know much about it. If you build a computer, some DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW drives don't come with software to play DVD's with. Windows itself does not include this codec to play back DVD's. One thing durring my research is that some players only support 2.1 sound, while some will support more.

    Now with Power DVD, here is the differnt version comparisons:
    [URL="http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/products/compare_1_ENU.html"]http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/products/compare_1_ENU.html[/URL]
    They also have a complete suite for burning as well:
    [URL="http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/products/main_33_ENU.html"]http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/products/main_33_ENU.html[/URL]

    Now Nvidia has a decoder of their own:
    [URL="http://www.nvidia.com/object/dvd_decoder.html"]http://www.nvidia.com/object/dvd_decoder.html[/URL]

    Nero also has it's own set of stuff (to burn and play):
    [URL="http://www.nero.com/nero7/enu/index.html"]http://www.nero.com/nero7/enu/index.html[/URL]
  • croxiscroxis I am the walrus
    This is because the license the use a proper DVD (read: MPEG2) decoder costs $20. Which is why the Wii doesn't have DVD playback to keep costs down
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    [QUOTE=HuntSmacker;159133]Speaking of DVDs, how many players can actually play xVid codec movies (burned onto a DVD-R) and if not, what's the best process for converting said movies onto a DVD?[/QUOTE]

    tovid is a pretty nice piece of work.
  • TridentTrident Ranger
    So I should go with the PowerDVD 7 Deluxe then?
    Will it allow me to install it on more than one computer?

    Arg the decisions!!!
    InterVideo WinDVD 8 Platinum 59.95
    PowerDVD 7 Deluxe 69.95
    Nero 7 Ultra Edition 79.99
  • SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
    well, for burning, Nero is the [B]only[/B] worthwhile option. for watching DVDs, PowerDVD is your best bet.
  • ShadowDancerShadowDancer When I say, "Why aye, gadgie," in my heart I say, "Och aye, laddie." London, UK
    intervideo is also quite decent, i've got it installed on my laptop and had no issues with it
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    Intervideo = makers of WinDVD. I have that on my laptop, but don't use it much as my laptop primarily runs linux, and the DVD drive is region locked.
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