Nero 8

Nero 8: Rip and burn, backup and protect your CD/DVD

Nero 8 Ultra Edition offers a complete solution for managing your digital media. Create and edit, convert and share, rip and burn, backup and protect your multimedia files, all from Nero’s friendly interface!

Latest improvements and new features:

- The new NeroStartSmart designed to be intuitive and user-friendly
- Import and share to/from online communities with just one click
- Playback on AVCHD and Blu-ray (BD-AV) video is enabled
- Backup your files to CDs, DVDs, HD DVDs and Blu-Ray discs
- DVD files conversion compatible with iPod or PSP and other portable devices
- Optimized for Windows Vista

Create and edit multimedia files using a wide range of options. High Definition (HD) video editing, dynamic photo slide shows or creating your favorite MP3 mix are just a few of them.

Convert your media files in formats compatible with iPod, PSP and many other portable devices and share them with online communities like My Nero, YouTube and MySpace. Nero 8 offers full control of your digital world!

Home entertainment is at your fingertips! Now you can schedule recordings for your favorite TV shows on your PC or stream multimedia data to an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, quick and easy.

Nero Burning ROM 8 allows you to burn data and audio files to CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD, rip CDs and DVDs and even create password-protected discs or digital signatures (to ensure document authenticity) with the built-in SecurDisc technology.

Keep your files safe from system crashes or damaged discs with Nero’s powerful back up functions and integrated SecurDisc technology. Back up, verify and restore files or even enable these actions to be performed automatically with just a few clicks thanks to the user-friendly wizards provided by Nero 8 Ultra Edition.

Requirements:

- DVD ROM drive is required for installation
- Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later); Windows XP SP1 Windows 2003 Server SP1; Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista Home/Business/Ultimate
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (all applications except InCD, InCD Reader, Nero Scout and Nero ImageDrive work in the x86 emulator that allows 32-bit Windows applications to run)
- Microsoft Windows VISTA x64 (all applications except InCD, InCD Reader, Nero Scout and Nero ImageDrive work in the x86 emulator that allows 32-bit Windows applications to run). Gadgets are not available under VISTA x64
- Installation of the latest WHQL certified device drivers are strongly recommended
- 1GHz Intel Pentium III processor, AMD Sempron 2200+ or equivalent
- DirectX 9.0c installation is required
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
- Min 256MB RAM (For Windows Vista min 512MB RAM)
- 1.5 GB disc space for a typical installation of all components
- Up to 9 GB available hard disc space for DVD images and temporary DVD files
- Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory and minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and 16-bit color settings. 24-bit or 32-bit true color is recommended
- CD or DVD recordable or rewritable device
- Internet connection required for registration, free online activation of full DVD, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and AVC functionality, product updates, and other features such as photo sharing.
- Usage of DSL-1000 or faster is recommended for video services. Internet connection charges are at user’s expense

Additional Requirements
- 16-bit Microsoft Windows compatible sound device and speakers
- Installation of latest WHQL certified device drivers recommended
- Blu-ray Disc / HD DVD recordable or rewritable device for Blu-ray Disc / HD DVD functionality
- HD DVD playback requires purchase of an additional plug-in
- Blue Laser reading/writing device for Blu-ray Disc / HD DVD support
- Up to 25/50 GB hard disc space for Blu-ray Disc / HD DVD disc images
- Nero Mobile not compatible on all mobile devices
- TV tuner or video recording card for analog or digital recording, time-shifting and any TV functionality.
- UPnP capable equipment for streaming with Nero MediaHome server
- LightScribe and Labelflash compatible recorder and media SecurDisc compatible recorder