Have A Need To Burn CD/DVDs? – Checkout Free CDBurnerXP 4.4.0

The predictions are  – CDs and DVDs, as storage media, are on the way out. It seems a reasonable prediction given the  availability, and cost effectiveness, of both large capacity USB Flash Drives and large capacity USB portable Hard Drives. We’ve come a long way from the days when I bought my first USB stick – with its tiny 128 MB capacity (huge, in its day) – to today’s mega monsters.

It’s hardly surprising then, that CD/DVD costs have taken a dramatic tumble. I recently came across an offer at a local “excess inventory” outlet, which makes that point eloquently – 100 Memorex DVDs for $2.96. I couldn’t buy drink coasters at that price and, old/damaged CD/DVDs make very acceptable coasters.  

So, despite the fact that solid state devices are cheap and portable and, are often ideal for long term storage, I still have a need to burn data to DVDs. If you have a similar need, and you’re looking for value in a CD/DVD burner (and what can be better than free), then CDBurnerXP (last updated November, 2011), is definitely a significant freeware application.

The fairly simple interface makes it a breeze to use for even the most inexperienced user, although it should be said that some users have mentioned the interface has some confusing aspects.  Hmm, I don’t see it.

I have burned dozens of DVDs in the last year using this free application, and in every case, CDBurnerXP did the job flawlessly. I can’t tell you how many times, over the years, a burner has misbehaved – but lots, comes close.

If you’re looking for a free CD/DVD burner application to do what it says it will do, with an easy to work with interface, then CDBurnerXP could be the program you’ve been looking for.

The following screen captures illustrate just how “one click simple” it is to burn an ISO for example, using CDBurnerXP.

Now, how hard is that?

Quick facts:

Burn audio-CDs with, and without gaps between tracks

Burn on the fly (you don’t have to image the disc in advance)

Rip Audio-CDs to a Hard Drive

Obtains track-information (ID3-tags) from the Internet

Burn and create ISO-files

Create bootable discs

Drag-and-drop

Multilanguage interface

Customizable with many settings

Data verification after burn,

Simple cover printing

Supports most IDE, USB, FireWire and SCSI drives

Free – (for both personal and corporate use)

No adware, malicious components, or restrictions

Available languages: Arabic, Bahasa Melayu, Catalan, Georgian, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Slovenian.

System Requirements: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Win 7 (64 bit available Vista and Win 7).

Additional Requirements: .NET Framework 2.0

Download at: CDburnerXP

A portable version of CDBurnerXP (last updated January 8th, 2012) which includes the full feature set (ideal for installation on a Flash Drive), is available at: Softpedia

Note: If you are using a DVD-RW (as I did for these tests) which already contains data – CDBurnerXP will not warn you that you are about to overwrite that data.

Burn Your CDs/DVDs With Free CDBurnerXP

If you’re looking for value in a CD/DVD burner (and what can be better than free), then CDBurnerXP (last updated November 24, 2010), is definitely a significant freeware application.

The fairly simple interface makes it a breeze to use for even the most inexperienced user, although it should be said that some users have mentioned that the interface has some confusing aspects.  Hmm, I don’t see it.

I have burned dozens of CDs/DVDs in the last year using this free application, and in every case, CDBurnerXP did the job flawlessly.

If you’re looking for a free CD/DVD burner application to do what it says it will do, with an easy to work with interface, then CDBurnerXP could be the program you’ve been looking for.

The following screen captures illustrate just how “one click simple” it is to burn an ISO for example, using CDBurnerXP.

Now, how hard is that?

Quick facts:

Burn audio-CDs with, and without gaps between tracks

Burn on the fly (you don’t have to image the disc in advance)

Rip Audio-CDs to a Hard Drive

Obtains track-information (ID3-tags) from the Internet

Burn and create ISO-files

Create bootable discs

Drag-and-drop

Multilanguage interface

Customizable with many settings

Data verification after burn,

Simple cover printing

Supports most IDE, USB, FireWire and SCSI drives

Free – (for both personal and corporate use)

No adware, malicious components, or restrictions

System Requirements: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Win 7 (64 bit compatible)

Additional Requirements: .NET Framework 2.0

Download at: Cdburnerxp

Bonus: A portable version of this application is also available. Click on “more download options”, on the download page.

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Free License Giveaway – Download WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe 2.0

No, we’re not turning into a clone of Giveaway-of-the-Day, but I often get tip-offs from readers on software giveaways, and giveaways seem to be all the rage these days on the Internet.

The latest tip comes, once again, from regular reader Kingpin, who is an astute observer of the Internet. Kingpin has informed me, that the developers of the highly regarded WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe, a multi-functional video converter application, have gotten into the spirit. From March 1 – 7, you can download this application free (regularly $39.95), from the author’s site.

The giveaway currently being offered by Winx DVD is a little better than most, since there is no waiting involved in getting the free license; the license is offered directly on the giveaway page. (John, from Australia , who has had problems in the past getting licenses in a timely manner, will be happy to hear that).

I’ve run previous editions of this application, and found it easy to use the three step conversion process – add the video file – select the output format – click to complete the conversion. Simple.

Functions:

HD Video Converter
Convert HD videos between each other in only a few clicks. Convert HD videos to SD videos for further edition or smaller video size.

SD Video Converter
Convert among SD videos effortlessly. Convert SD videos to HD videos for better image quality.

Videos to Portable (HD) Devices Converter
Convert videos to portable devices. Enjoy videos on iPad, iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, PSP, PS3, Xbox, Blackberry, ZEN, Mobile Phones, etc.

Customize Video/Audio Parameters
Enables you to customize video & audio parameters to control video quality, such as resolution, frame rate, etc.

Fast facts:

Easy video splitting assists you to convert your favorite video clips as you want.

Support multi-core CPU, which maximizes PC performance and makes it much faster to convert videos.

Support conversion in both single & batch modes.

Support batch rename video clips with “Renaming Template” before converting.

Friendly interface helps both beginners and veterans complete the conversion as simple as 1-2-3.

Allows you to automatically shut down your computer after conversion completed.

System requirements: Windows 98, NT, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista (32 & 64 bit), Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)

Download at: Winx DVD Giveaway

To get the full version for free, please download this program and register with this License Code: WINHCD-GIVE-AWAY-2010.

Note: This offer starts March 1, 2010 and will expire at 12:00AM GMT March 15, 2010. During this period, you can get the full version for free. Only valid on the applicable page.

If you have any questions regarding the giveaway version, please feel free to email WinxDVD.

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WinX DVD Author – Free October 20 – 31, 2009

Giveaways seem to be all the rage these days on the Internet, and the developers of the highly recommended WinX DVD Author movie burning application, have gotten into the spirit. From October 20 – 31, you can download this application free (regularly $29.95), from the author’s site.

From the site:

WinX DVD Author is powerful DVD movie creator and DVD burning software to make DVD from various video formats, like AVI, MOV, MPEG, WMV, FLV, etc.

With this DVD authoring software, it is easy and fast to create your stylish DVD by making DVD menu, clipping video segment, adding subtitles. Download WinX DVD Author for free and convert your favorite videos to DVD.

Fast facts:

Convert video to DVD and burn DVD from DVD folder – This DVD authoring software enables you to burn DVD from video files and create DVD from popular video formats, such as AVI, MPEG, WMV, FLV, MP4, ASF, DivX, XviD, MOV, RM, etc.

DVD Menu maker – This DVD author is capable of customizing DVD menu by adding background picture, music, title, etc. Making DVD movies with attractive chapter & menu designed by yourself

Easily clip video files – You are allowed to trim video file by setting the start time and the end time, get your favorite segment converted to DVD movie. It is capable of putting several clips into one DVD

Support both PAL and NTSC – The Author supports both NTSC, the video format standard of the America, and PAL, the video standard overseas

Support both DVD-9 and DVD-5 – You are allowed to burn your video to DVD-9 (8200MB) and DVD-5 (4300MB)

Support both widescreen and standard TV – DVDs can be formatted for either 16:9 for widescreen TV, or 4:3 for standard TV

High video quality and fast speed – WinX DVD Author brings you high speed converting solution. It strongly impressed the user with best video picture quality

From SoftPedia’s review: “WinX DVD Author is easy to manipulate by the average user and novices won’t have trouble working with it either, the three-step wizard does not feature complicated options and allows you to add an audio track to play in the menu.”

It’s free, and it seems to get largely positive reviews, so there’s nothing to lose.

Download at: Winxdvd

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Free CDBurnerXP – Burn Baby, Burn!

If you’re looking for value (and what can be better than free), CDBurnerXP is definitely a significant freeware application.

The fairly simple interface makes it a breeze for even the most inexperienced user, although it should be said that some users have mentioned that the interface has some confusing aspects.

A disadvantage for some potential users may be the necessity to download and install .Net Framework 2.0, which is a 22.4 MB Microsoft application (280 MB on install), that will take at least an hour to download over a dial-up Internet connection. Contrasting with that is the approximately ten minutes, or so, download time on even a slower cable Internet connection.

I have burned, at least, several hundred CDs in the last year using this free application, and in every case CDBurnerXP did the job flawlessly.

If you’re looking for a free burner application to do what it says it will do, with an easy to work with interface, then CDBurnerXP could be the program you’ve been looking for.

Quick facts:

Burn audio-CDs with, and without gaps between tracks

Burn on the fly (you don’t have to image the disc in advance)

Rip Audio-CDs to a Hard Drive

Obtains track-information (ID3-tags) from the Internet

Burn and create ISO-files

Create bootable discs

Drag-and-drop

Multilanguage interface

Customizable with many settings

Data verification after burn,

Simple cover printing

Supports most IDE, USB, FireWire and SCSI drives

Free – (for both personal and corporate use)

No adware, malicious components, or restrictions

System Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Additional Requirements: .NET Framework 2.0

Download at: Download.com

The Best Free CD/DVD Tool – CDBurnerXP

A few weeks ago I helped a friend decide on, and purchase, a new computer – an AM2/X2 Dual Core 2.5 GHz box with 4 Gig of Memory, a 160 GIG 7200RPM SATA and of course a DVD Drive – all this for $299.00.

At this price, the operating system was not included; but still, not a bad deal! The O/S from his old machine would be installed on this new machine; so no problem.

Where he did have a problem though, was he lacked a CD/DVD burning suite. Into this gap stepped CDBurnerXP, a free burner application which will write CDs and DVDs and, for those on the leading edge, Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs.

If your looking for value (and what can be better than free), CDBurnerXP is definitely a significant freeware application. The fairly simple interface makes it a breeze for even the most inexperienced user, although it should be said that some users have mentioned that the interface has some confusing aspects.

A disadvantage for some potential users may be the necessity to download and install .Net Framework 2.0, which is a 22.4 MB Microsoft application (280 MB on install), that will take at least an hour to download over a dial-up Internet connection.

Since my friend is in the music business (he’s a well known local musician), and sells his CDs at his gigs, this application got a real workout during the first few weeks after I installed it on his system. The several hundred CDs he copied and burned (of his own music), were all flawlessly reproduced by CDBurnerXP.

If you’re looking for a free burner application to do what it says it will do with an easy to work with interface then CDBurnerXP could be the program you’ve been looking for.

Quick facts:

Burn audio-CDs with, and without gaps between tracks

Burn on the fly (you don’t have to image the disc in advance)

Rip Audio-CDs to a Hard Drive

Obtains track-information (ID3-tags) from the Internet

Burn and create ISO-files

Create bootable discs

Drag-and-drop

Multilanguage interface

Customizable with many settings

Data verification after burn,

Simple cover printing

Supports most IDE, USB, FireWire and SCSI drives

Free – (for both personal and corporate use)

No adware, malicious components, or restrictions

System Requirements: 2000/XP/Vista

Additional Requirements: .NET Framework 2.0

Download at: Download.com