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Nero 9

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Specifications: License qty: 1 user ; License type: Complete package ; Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows XP SP2 , Microsoft Windows XP SP3 , Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 , Microsoft Windows Server 2003 , Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions) , Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2 ; ; See full specs

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Reviewed by:
John P. Falcone
Reviewed on: 09/30/2008

German software publisher Nero has taken the wraps off of Nero 9, the latest iteration of its eponymous software suite. The 2008 version featured a revamped interface. In addition to CD and DVD burning, version 9 includes a wide range of functions, including video editing and transcoding, DVD authoring, media streaming, and file backup.

Among the major improvements that Nero is highlighting:

• Improved Nero StartSmart: Once a glorified program launcher, the latest version of StartSmart is more of a central control for the entire Nero suite that's designed to be easier for newbie users.
• Enhanced format/codec support: FLAC (lossless audio), Matoska video (.mkv), and AVCHD is now supported.
• Ad Spotter:The software can automatically identify and remove commercials from recorded TV programs.
• Music Grabber: Rip the sound track from any video clip.
• Movie Wizard: Theme-based editor for home videos includes preconfigured transitions and music for events such as weddings, birthdays, and vacations.
• Nero Live: TV viewing application for use with PCs with built-in TV tuners.
• Auto Backup: Nero will allow transparent backup of selected files and folders to add-on hard drives or (for an additional fee) the company's own online storage service.

Nero 9 will be available soon for $100 (shrink-wrapped retail box) or $80 (direct download). Owners of the most recent Nero version will be eligible for a 20 percent to 35 percent discount from those prices. We'll report back with more after we test the software.

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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

"Not a good replacement for Nero 7"

by rucknrun on October 16, 2008

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"Absolute junk and bloatware."

by haloguy628 on November 15, 2008

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"What are they thinking?"

by cylon004 on December 18, 2008

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 95

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews of Nero 9 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 53/100. Comparing these reviews to 19563 other Design & Multimedia reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.
news.com.au

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: Nero 9 is definitely a better product than version 8, and for new users it's a great tool. Versus the similarly priced Roxio Creator 2009, the story remains largely the same: Nero is less friendly, slightly more powerful in audio and encoding, and ...

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pcmag.com

Editors' rating: 60

Summary: Nero 9 includes a ton of software, and it topped Roxio Creator 2009 in burning speed, stability, and ease of use. Still, many features, such as Blu-ray support, TV-viewing interface, and transcoding for portable devices, need work.

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goodgearguide.com.au

Editors' rating: 85

Summary: Nero 9 is definitely a better product than version 8, and for new users it's a great tool. Versus the similarly priced Roxio Creator 2009, the story remains largely the same: Nero is less friendly, slightly more powerful in audio and encoding, and ...

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