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    how to burn .avi movies to watch on a dvd player?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dblb48, Jul 4, 2008.

  1. dblb48

    dblb48 Notebook Consultant

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    I use divx to watch them, but I want to burn them onto dvds. What program do I need to do it the simplest way? thanks for any help
     
    dblb48, Jul 4, 2008
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    my two fav choices...easy to use...good results are 'WinAvi' and DvdSanta'...Nero Recode isn't bad but you have limited choices on how much of space on a DVD disc you can use...i'm sure others will have their favs too...
     
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  3. Andy

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    +1 for WinAvi....it does give good encoding times and produces dvds without any problem..!! But it is not free.. :p
     
    Andy, Jul 4, 2008
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  4. bin

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    i usually burn them as data.
     
    bin, Jul 4, 2008
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  5. NGB Versus

    NGB Versus Notebook Enthusiast

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    ConvertXtoDVD.
     
    NGB Versus, Jul 4, 2008
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  6. zfactor

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    convertxtodvd is the best there is imo
     
    zfactor, Jul 4, 2008
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  7. Andy

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    Use any one of 'em....but remember to select the correct format -- PAL or NTSC....
    (presuming your player is not multi-region :p)
     
    Andy, Jul 4, 2008
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Try WinAVI ! :)
     
    Prasad, Jul 4, 2008
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  9. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    I found two sites for dvdsanta. First was dvdsanta.com the second was officialdvdsanta.com. The latter looks like a scam as it offers the software for $9.99 and virtually no website content. The former seems like the real deal. Can anyone shed any light on this?

    Also are there any open source/freeware alternatives to the offerings mentioned in this thread?

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Jul 4, 2008
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  10. zfactor

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    dvd santa is FREE dont but into the second one. let me see if i can find you a link.. at least when i used dvdsanta it was always free but i will say it does not do that great of a job. not nearly as good as convertxtodvd..
     
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  11. nanospyda

    nanospyda Newbie

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    I have a lot of Divx compatable DVD players all over my house, so I burn data CDs with Nero 6...

    As for DVD compliant discs, I use VSO's ConvertXToDVD, which handles just about any video format I can throw at it, and burns w/no sync problems
     
    nanospyda, Jul 4, 2008
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  12. CGSUN

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    you can just use the burner that comes with divx also, i find it to be simple and trouble (error) free.

    Or set up your drive for drag-drop data, and just throw them over via the drag/drop windows tree.
    If it is just .avi files .mpeg .mp4 (some players play also), you dont need anything more than what you already have. thats super cheap!
     
    CGSUN, Jul 6, 2008
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  13. Donna Read

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    www.officialdvdsanta.com Is not a scam.
    dvdsanta.com was purchased by www.officialdvdsanta.com back in 2007.
    $9.99 was supposed to be an introductory price for the full upgraded 4.5 version.
    I think it was supposed to be for a limited time only, so I took advantage of this while I could.
    And for your information it is a bargain and it also works great.
    A GREAT SOFTWARE.
    Donna.
     
    Donna Read, Jul 25, 2008
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    dreamz, Jul 25, 2008
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  15. Feoras

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    Yeah, +1 for DVDFlick. I usually use this and never had any problems with it. (And it's free !)
     
    Feoras, Jul 25, 2008
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    I burn as Data since my player is DivX compatible

    and i use these new Sony Accucore DVDs which are DVD + R and support maximum formats..

    WinAvi seems fine for others.
     
    Nocturnal310, Jul 25, 2008
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    Lakjin, Jul 25, 2008
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  18. bossier330

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    Just use Windows DVD Maker if you're running Vista.
     
    bossier330, Jul 25, 2008
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  19. Shel

    Shel Notebook Evangelist

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    Bossier
    Thanks for the tip!

    I didn't even know that Vista came with Windows DVD Maker.

    Nice program, even allows you to create chapters.... so you can jump to different locations within the movie.

    Nice price, too!

    Thanks!
     
    Shel, Jul 26, 2008
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    Voodoofreak, Jul 26, 2008
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