CD-RW software that allows you to burn DVDs???????

Occidental · 22-01-2002 1:24pm #1

Came across this ad this morning. Sounds dubious to say the least. Anyone??

http://www.rankyou.com/ads/cpt/yahoo_dvd/

& the text

Why Spend upwards of $4000 on a DVD Burner when we will show you an alternative that will do the exact same thing for just a fraction of the cost?

You heard us right - for the price of just 2 DVD's, we'll show you how to back up and/or create Your Own DVD's!

Just upgraded to a DVD and still have a ton of VHS tapes lying around? With this program, not only can you burn & copy any DVD you've created, you'll also be able to transfer all your VHS tapes to DVD format as well!!

Our cutting edge package includes the following features:

Step-by-Step Manual that will walk you through the process of how to burn ANY DVD you create as well as how to convert ALL your VHS tapes over to DVD format!

No DVD Burner required

All you need is a computer with a CD-R or CD-RW drive, and a DVD drive installed (standard on most computers out today).

Instant Downloadable Packet and step-by-step instructions (no waiting in the mail for product to arrive)

Technology is advancing and while most people don't know about this, now is your chance to capitalize on this incredible software package that will do the exact same thing a $4000 DVD burner does at just a fraction of the cost!

leeroybrown · 22-01-2002 1:28pm

Only one thing to say: lol!

Very dubious.

seamus · 22-01-2002 1:36pm

Sounds like they convert everything to .mpg or similar format and go from there. Obviously these 'DVD's would not be playable in your home TV DVD player. Did you see any fine print?

Hobbes · 22-01-2002 2:32pm

probably converts the movie to VCD format which will play in most good DVD players (and any PC with software)

You can't burn DVD's in a CD-RW, also DVD Burners for computers have all been doctored not to burn movies.

sceptre · 22-01-2002 7:13pm

^ what hobbes said.

I did hear some of these discs don't even have stuff like DVDx or Flask on them, just a few pages of "how to" and shortcuts to doom9.

_CreeD_ · 24-01-2002 12:33am

Theres a very odd little made-up format being bandied around called MiniDVD, which is basically a MPEG2 VOB that is small enough to fit on a CD, it gives around 15 mins at DVD quality using the same formats. But very few home players are compatable so DivX is still a better choice.

FYI Nero 5.5 can burn DVD's, and there are some free utils out there for converting to MPEG2/DVD movie format. I just picked up a HP 100i DVD+RW drive and will be installing it at the weekend. Its mainly for backing up home DV movies but of course Im going to see if I can master a normal movie, so I'll let ye know how the test goes if ye want.

_CreeD_ · 29-01-2002 7:35am

Okey doke, used Nero 5.5.7.2, Direct-Copy from a Pioneer16x DVD to the Hp 100j and it worked fine. The source was FatBoy Slims 'Demons' single. WOuldnt play in the folks Panasonic Rv40 (BUt it isnt on the official DVD+RW list anyway) but worked on the Sony DVP 9000es.
Havent tried creating one from scratch yet.

irishguy · 29-01-2002 9:21pm

the software actual is a guide on how to rip dvds and convert them into mpeg4 so they will fit on a cd a cd cannot burn more than 800bm or 90mins ato

irishguy · 29-01-2002 9:28pm

the software actual is a guide on how to rip dvds and convert them into mpeg4 so they will fit on a cd a cd cannot burn more than 800bm or 90mins atm

CD-RW software that allows you to burn DVDs???????

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