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I have Nero 5.5 express which came with my CD-RW, and am now realizing that it is basically a teaser and will have to purchase the 6.0 ultra to get the whole program. I have one friend who has the Nero 6.0 ultra and swears by it, and I have a second friend who swears by Roxio...I could sure use some help sorting the two.
At this time I only have a CD-RW, but will be installing a DVD-RW in the near future.

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For trying to pick between Nero and Roxio (and echoing 's advice to see what the new DVD-RW ships with), here is a short, practical guide to deciding without buying an expensive suite right away.

Compare by feature, not brand. Check these essentials before spending money:

  • DVD formats supported — DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM and UDF/ISO options.
  • DVD-Video authoring — menu templates, MPEG-2 export, chaptering and compliance with DVD-Video.
  • Burning reliability — simulation, verify-after-burn, and buffer- underrun protection.
  • Image and copy tools — ISO/NRG creation, bootable images, disc-to-image copying.
  • Session/packet writing — multisession for data discs and easy drag-and-drop updates.
  • Audio/video import and codec support — what formats are accepted without extra downloads.
  • Extras that matter to you — cover/label printing, backup scheduling, integrated ripping.
  • Resource footprint and background services — smaller suites can avoid constant resident processes.

Practical tips and troubleshooting steps to keep handy: test the DVD-RW with the OEM software first; update the drive firmware and the burning suite before heavy use; always try a verify pass after burning; avoid burning at the drive's maximum speed on cheap media; switch brands of blanks if you see errors; disable intensive background tasks (antivirus scans, heavy file copies) while burning. Do not attempt to copy commercially protected discs — that raises legal issues and often fails.

If priority is rock-solid burning, image handling and advanced disc options, many experienced users lean toward Nero; if the priority is quick, template-driven video projects and a simpler interface, Roxio often feels more consumer-friendly. Try what ships with the drive, compare against the checklist above, and only buy the suite that actually fills a gap you hit during testing.

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Wait till you get the dvd -r it may come with something better than express .
as for a choice of nero over roxi it would be user preference i think ,haven't use roxi for quite some time, i also swear by nero ultra .

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