Best software for Backups, Music and DVD rip and format conversions

March 6th, 2010

Time to time I get into a dilemma as to which software to buy for organizing backups, converting music from one format to another, ripping DVD video, converting video from one format to another and numerous questions related to multimedia files.

I am sure many of the users will have similar issues.

What experience has shown is that, if you pay the right kind of money (and not look for cheap pirate stuff), you can get real quality software that will make your life very simple and provide all the convenience at the click of a mouse button.

I think Nero as a software package should get a five star rating in this issue of organizing audio and video files and conversion of the music/ video from one format to another.

One can visit http://www.nero.com to learn about their various offerings.

Some key points of the Nero software are (from http://www.nero.com website)

Simply Create, Rip, Burn, Copy, Share, Backup, Play, and Enjoy

Nero 9 is the next generation of the world’s most trusted integrated digital media and home entertainment software suite. It features new cutting-edge functionality that makes enjoying digital media content simple.

This easy-to-use yet powerful multimedia suite, gives you the freedom to create, rip, copy, burn, edit, share, and upload online. Whatever you want – music, video, photo, and data – enjoy and share with family and friends anytime, anywhere.

With easy-to-use Nero StartSmart command center, your digital life has never been more flexible, feasible, and fun.

Highlights:

  • Fast and easy rip, burn, Autobackup, and copy functions
  • Backup files to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs*
  • Create professional-looking DVD movies with integrated 3D menus
  • Copy, burn, share, upload, and create music mixes like a DJ
  • Convert music, photos, and DVDs to play on your iPod® and other mobile devices
  • Quick photo and video upload to My Nero and other online communities.**
  • Play AVCHD and other HD formats
  • Archive HD movies in highest quality AVCHD format to HDD including: USB stick and flash memory card, SD Card and Sony Memory Stick®. even without the use of an optical recorder NEW!

FREE

  • Back up to hard drive, CDs, DVDs, and online storage
  • Restore lost, deleted, and damaged files