Nero 8 Ultra Edition

Rob Williams · 12-17-2007, 01:42 AM

Is Nero's latest upgrade worth the cash? We are leaning towards yes. With 8, Nero have shown renewed focus on what it is consumers are most interested in, and as a result, have made the application much easier to use. Read on as we explore all that's new and notable.

You can read Nate's full review right here and discuss it here.

Although Nero seems to be hated by many, I actually have enjoyed using it for quite a while. It's one of the few Windows applications I still enjoy using, simply because it's so complete. I use Nero Recode semi-often and have found the Backup application to be superb in all of my tests in the past ( I use BackItUp to backup/restore the benchmarking partitions for testing ).

Kudos to Nero for a great release. Now if we can only get some SSE4 support on the video encoding.

Merlin · 12-17-2007, 07:21 AM

I had trouble loading Nero on the Vista machine, but Ashampoo works fine and I even think I like it more

Merlin

Rob Williams · 12-17-2007, 12:46 PM

That's strange considering Nero modeled the latest version specifically around Vista, though I never tried it there myself.

NicePants42 · 12-17-2007, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin

I had trouble loading Nero on the Vista machine, but Ashampoo works fine and I even think I like it more

Merlin

That's surprising to me, also. I trust that by 'loading', you mean 'installing'? What version of Vista were you using? I tested with XP Pro 64-bit, and Vista Ultimate 32-bit. I had zero problems installing/running anything on those platforms.

Merlin · 12-17-2007, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NicePants42

That's surprising to me, also. I trust that by 'loading', you mean 'installing'? What version of Vista were you using? I tested with XP Pro 64-bit, and Vista Ultimate 32-bit. I had zero problems installing/running anything on those platforms.

I tried the Demo for Nero 8 and it flies like a dream.
The earlier versions are the ones I tried.
I DO like Nero, used it for many years.
Yup, this is working nive in NEro 8.
I just may scrap Ashampoo and buy Nero here soon.

Using Vista Ultimate 32 bit
Merlin

Rob Williams · 12-17-2007, 10:40 PM

I have not even heard of Ashampoo I don't think. I am not sure what could replace Nero for me. I even use it in Linux (though it's severely scaled back from the Windows version).

12-17-2007, 01:42 AM	#1
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	Nero 8 Ultra Edition Is Nero's latest upgrade worth the cash? We are leaning towards yes. With 8, Nero have shown renewed focus on what it is consumers are most interested in, and as a result, have made the application much easier to use. Read on as we explore all that's new and notable. You can read Nate's full review right here and discuss it here. Although Nero seems to be hated by many, I actually have enjoyed using it for quite a while. It's one of the few Windows applications I still enjoy using, simply because it's so complete. I use Nero Recode semi-often and have found the Backup application to be superb in all of my tests in the past ( I use BackItUp to backup/restore the benchmarking partitions for testing ). Kudos to Nero for a great release. Now if we can only get some SSE4 support on the video encoding. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

12-17-2007, 07:21 AM	#2
Merlin The Tech Wizard Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodstock,Ga Posts: 1,847	I had trouble loading Nero on the Vista machine, but Ashampoo works fine and I even think I like it more Merlin __________________ WinVista 64 bit , Intel i7 920 watercooled loop #1red 1/2" tubing, MSI Platinum mobo, GTX280 GPU watercooled loop #2 blue 3/8" tubing... Silverstone Strider 1000 watt, HAF Coolermaster case...150 gig Raptor..2 ea. 1 TB WD Green Synology NAS 207 Network Server with 2 Hitachi Terabite drives

12-17-2007, 12:46 PM	#3
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	That's strange considering Nero modeled the latest version specifically around Vista, though I never tried it there myself. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

12-17-2007, 10:40 PM	#6
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	I have not even heard of Ashampoo I don't think. I am not sure what could replace Nero for me. I even use it in Linux (though it's severely scaled back from the Windows version). __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

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