Nero 7 Ultra Edition [Ultimate Audio- Video- Photo- Data- and TV Solution] Description:

Nero 7 Ultra Edition [Ultimate Audio, Video, Photo, Data, and TV Solution] review:
1 stars (An entomologist's dream) - I used Easy CD Creator for a few years, but it had a few bugs so I decided to try Nero when I bought a new computer. This is the most bug-infested software I've ever purchased. In my experience CD and DVD creating software seems to be poorly tested upon release due to the rush to offer new features, but this is unbelievably poor. No reputable company would sell software in this unfinished state, not even Microsoft. There's supposed to be a 100MB update available to download from Nero's website. It's not there (just a "Page not found" error). I haven't gotten an answer yet as to why and I don't think I want to pay $1.29/minute for a Nero employee to explain to me on the phone why they suck so bad.



Another annoyance, though not a bug, is that the advertising on the box says Nero 7 is able to rip audio CDs, but according to the manual (inside the box), the encoders are time-limited and you have to pay extra to keep them.



Due to the extremely poorly written program, lack of technical assistance, and misleading advertising I would not recommend Nero 7. I wish I knew what to recommend instead, but CD/DVD making software just seems to be prone to major problems.
5 stars (Nero 7 has potential) - I have used Nero 5.5 and Nero 6 and Nero 7 improves on Nero 6.6. There are new easy to use GUI's that make Nero Express and Nero Vision very easy to use. The new templates are very cool (3d and animated), I can make my own beats to mix into my music with Nero Soundtrax, and 5.1 and 7.1 HQ audio is very cool. Can't wait to get my content in Nero Digital so I can play it on my XBMC.



Next on the list, I'd like to see automated TV recording (so i can record lost to DVD and have it ready to go when i get up for work in the morning), and HDTV and HDV support, and blu-ray and HD-DVD support.



Another cool feature they've added that I was looking for is the ability to export a slideshow in Nero Vision. Finally, I can export a slideshow from Nero vision and put it whatever format I want. Whether it be DVD's, mpg files, avi files, nero digital, or a VCD/SVCD. Very cool, keep up the good work.
5 stars (Still the Best!) - When it comes to software, Nero has always been a product I can rely on. I used to own Roxio, but after numerous system crashes I've moved on to bigger an better. Nero 7 is awesome! I like the new look and I've yet to have any problems creating my Audio and Data CDs. I've even been encouraged to start creating my personal SlideShows with Nero 7, and I must say I'm very impressed! Not sure why I never did this with Nero 6. :-)