Sonic RecordNow

[rendez2k]

Just wondered if anyone has tried the new RecordNow from Sonic for DVD movie burning? I'm currenlty using the old Stomp 4.5 and not sure if its worth upgrading. Thanx!

[DMagic1]

Hmm, I too haven't seen much info on their latest product. I tried both, Stomp RecordNow Max 4.5 and Sonic RecordNow DX 4.6. I found that Stomps 4.5 seem to be better. Sonic only has the option for UDF/ISO with Joliet for data disk. Where with Stomp you can have UDF/ISO with or without Joliet. Only if Sonic added that would I consider the latest product.

[Feoke]

I tried both, Stomp RecordNow Max 4.5 and Sonic RecordNow DX 4.6. I found that Stomps 4.5 seem to be better.
I came to the same conclusion...

RecordNow Max 4.5 does what it needs to do quite well. I won't be trying out any 'upgrades' until I've read some positive reviews about them & they bring some additional value to what I'm using now.

[rendez2k]

The main problem is that there isn't even a demo! The screen shots show a 'childish' looking interface too. I too need to see some positive reviews...

[Imperial Zeppelin]

I got RecordNow Max and love it!! I've never been a Nero or Roxio fan and have been using Prassi PrimoDVD for the last 2 or so years and never had a coaster after 100 or so DVDs. Unfortunately Prassi was getting old and not recognizing things well so I was forced to switch. After trying Nero and Roxio and getting a coaster or two, I picked up RecordNow and am glad I did; it's keeping me coaster free.

Yeah, I do agree that the GUI is a bit childish, but it works great. Some of the "upgrades" from Prassi include: burning from ISO images, setting your DVD volume, better mechanisms for file and folder selections and better recognition of newer equipment.

Zep

[DMagic1]

I was able to take a look at the new Sonic RecordNow Max Deluxe 6.5.
Its isn't better than version 4.6, its worse.

->It still forces you to use UDF/ISO with Joliet for all data disk.
->It doesn't let you select the speed you want to burn at in the main screen, only in the options menu. :confused:
->Very few options you can change and set.

I only checked it out for a few minutes and saw every reason not to waste any more time with it. Sonic has taken a great product and ruined it.

[spruceland]

I heard it's worse too. They got rid of joilet or something like that and interface isn't that great. The reviews I read said stick w/ 4.5 or 4.6

[stl]

I too am a recordnowmax fan (version 4). Recently I bought a new CD -RW for 1 of my machines, and it's not supported by recordnowmax.

I really want to upgrade my DVR-103 to a A06 but not at the expense of being forced to use Roxio or Nero.

Anybody know where to fing a new compatibility list, the stomp website's is dated 2002.

[DMagic1]

Did you try the update?

http://support.sonic.com/Downloads/engine.asp

[pierad]

well I've got it and tried it now for about 2 weeks this is what are my conclusions:
1-it will uninstall any other burning softwares(nero-easycd-dvd creator-etc..)
2-well that's better because i,ve never been satisfied with the others.
3-yes this is the ultimate burner especially for dvd.i use to have problems burning dvd's spercially the princo dvd-rs but nomore.i had about 20 princo dvd-rs that i thought they are damaged and wanted to throw away,not anymore they all work now with sonic record now max 6.5
4-you don't have to choose what to do sonic will recognize automatically if it's a dvd or svcd or vcd.and it will do the job as it should be done.
5-just one thing to do in the settings choose one track-closed.and your dvd's will be compatible with all the top players in the market.
6-it comes with avery cd-dvd-labeler which is superb.
7-in conclusion i've never been satisfied with a burning software like this one

[spade357]

There's a bit of confusion here. Are Recordnow Max and Recordnow DX the same? Why would you (DMagic1) upgrade Recordnow Max from the Sonic site? Doesn't Stomp make it and not Sonic?

[Feoke]

As far as I know:
RecordNow DX = Veritas = OEM
RecordNow MAX = Stomp = retail

[DMagic1]

RecordNow Max was originally Stomps. Sonic bought RecordNow Max. That is why RecordNow Max 4.5 and RecordNow DX 4.6 are almost identical. Sonic changed a few setting for its DATA disk though. They use the same engine which is why I can update the pxengine from Sonics site. As I said, Stomp sold RecordNow so they don't provide updates of the pxengine anymore. Stomps last update was something like #358 months ago. Sonics update is now #507.