The best app for burning CD/DVDs?

lemonlimelemonlime Canada Member
edited February 2008 in Nerdery
Hi All,

For the last couple of years, I've been using an trimmed down version of Nero that came included with my Pioneer DVD drive. I recently formatted my machine and installed Vista. I can't seem to find that nero disc anywhere, so I'm without any burning software.

My needs are pretty simple--burning ISOs, rewritable discs, etc. Nothing too complex, but I'd like some advanced capability should the need arise. I know Nero used to be the most highly regarded for this, but Nero Ultra is pretty costly.

Any recommendations?

Comments

  • kryystkryyst Ontario, Canada
    edited February 2008
    Nero Ultra is the best app to give you all possible features.

    If you want free then CDBurnerXP works well, but I don't know if it's compatible with Vista.
  • MedlockMedlock Miramar, Florida Member
    edited February 2008
    For burning ISOs, ImgBurn hasn't failed me yet. It's a simple lightweight program that basically does what you want without question. As far as advanced features, there's a big menu and I've found it's pretty configurable, but I haven't found a need yet to really take a good look at it. Also it's completely free.

    Linkage.
  • mertesnmertesn I am Bobby Miller Yukon, OK Icrontian
    edited February 2008
    I find Nero to be the best all-around application unless I'm making images of my discs. Then I use Alcohol 120%. Virtual drives and disc images rock for installing/playing games!
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited February 2008
    I havent used anything but Nero since about 2000.
  • lemonlimelemonlime Canada Member
    edited February 2008
    Thanks for the suggestions all. I may try some of the freeware suggestions and see if they suit my needs. I also stumbled across a lightweight open source app called InfraRecorder that I think I'll try: http://infrarecorder.sourceforge.net/

    I just don't think that the $80 of Nero Ultra is justified with the simple tasks I'll be doing with it.
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited February 2008
    I've had good luck with the CDBurnerXP program that kryyst linked. IIRC, it was Vista compatible.
  • lemonlimelemonlime Canada Member
    edited February 2008
    I gave InfraRecorder a try, and it did the trick nicely. Seems to have all the functionality I need.

    Thanks for the input, all.
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited February 2008
    Hmm $80...its been awhile since I've bought a burner but does Nero still come with burners these days? I may not be Nero Ultra but it might just burn ISO's and data. Plus it would only be $30 and a burner of sorts. Reminds me...I still need a DL burner...
  • WinfreyWinfrey waddafuh Missouri Icrontian
    edited February 2008
    I got Nero with my Lite-on DVD burner about 2 years ago. I doubt that it has changed.
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