should I buy dvd95copy?

[mrchri5]

With all the new programs out I'm hesitant to buy. which one will prevail? i read the warning about not using anything above level 1 compression for dvd shrink from mrbass so this really limits the movies I can use it for. dvd95copy looks like the best overall but is it worth buying? maybe dvdshrink will improve and be better?

thanks

[mrbass]

If your leaning towards it I'd say go for it. I did, but in the end requested my $45 back which was promptly refunded (10-day money back gurantee) so you can't really go wrong. Digimec is an awesome guy and really works hard with his program. If you want to see what the current 1.4 dvdcopy can do look at MisterX's excellent dvd95copy with screenshots galore.
http://www.deano.dsl.pipex.com/backup/DVD95Copy/dvd95copy1.htm

[2COOL]

DVD95Copy, to me, is a great investment. I'm also a registered user for DVD2One and IC7 but I've been using DVD95Copy strictly for the past 20+ DVDs I've done when the need arises and I've gotten great results. You get better with playing with the compression %s after a few DVDs. Now, I've been around the DVD backup scene for quite some time now so I leave it up to you if you find me creditable. I believe MisterX would also put his 2 cents in as he uses DVD95Copy alot it seems. Remember, only your eyes can really judge for you alone since everybody has a different outlook on what is acceptable or not. Also, DVD95Copy has a demo and if you do buy and register, you get free updates and quick bug fixes.

[Antonio S.]

I also recommend it!!!

Between DVD2one, IC, DVD95Copy, and DVD Shrink, the best is DVD95Copy.

Features:

-Better encoder.
-Faster than IC.
-You can compress each title set at different rates.
-You can choose streams (even at the extras and menus)
-You can delete titles.
-DVD-R's can be fill completely.
-And the better of all, a programer that answers all your questions and has been developing this tools, hearing all suggestions and troubles of his customers.

Options Needed (possibly in future versions):

-A preview player.
-A predicted size for the titles.
-A burning engine.

Antonio S.

[MackemX]

I agree, DVD95Copy :) is the best allrounder at the mo

[2COOL]

Red Rover, Red Rover let mrchri5 come over!

We're waiting for you!!:D:D

[mrchri5]

looks like I won't be getting dvd95copy until they offer another way to pay. I've had a previous account with paypal so I can't use my credit card anymore with them. they want me to fax a bunch of info and i don't even have a regular phone line to dial up the number. there is a post in the dvd95 forum about getting another payment method. i will wait a few days and if there isnt one I guess I will have to move on :angry:

[TeFLoN]

How does DVD95copy handle Episodic disks and disks with multiple PGC's and angles? I'm very curious about this.

TeFLoN:cool:

[Richk50]

They all use the same publicly available algorithm developed from what I heard 3 Princeton students. (Just do a search on transcoding and you'll get the paper)
What will happen is all the programs will be tweaked to keep up with the competition.
They all do the job , though IC at $20 seemed to me the best deal.
I guess it's really up to you how much you need DVD95Copy.
I was surprised DVDshrink released this very interesting program and immediately went on vacation, but I guess he's entitled to it.

[Arianos]

@TeFLoN:
Does that answer your question? :)
(Taken from DVD95Copy's forum:
Thread: Post your successful backups here

1. TNG Season 1 and 2
2. R2
3. DVDDecrypter
4. VOB Instant CD + DVD
5. W2K
6. NTFS
7. DVD95Copy v1.3

Just excelent.
I'm exited about my own tool!
Before Dvd95Copy existed, I splitted TNG to 2 discs with IfoEdit.
Now finaly I could pack them on 1 DVD-R, joining the splitted discs back together.
And the result is just excellent. I can't notice any difference from the original.

The author of the posting is DigiMedic :)

[The_Flash]

@Arianos

I'm assuming your Star Trek TNG discs are PAL? If so you probably don't have the problem I have with the X-Files discs, which are NTSC with hybrid video.

http://www.dvd-backup.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=490

I know I'm probably in dreamland, but do you know how great your program would be if you could select from a few filters prior to transcoding? A telecide filter would be great for hybrid/interlaced material.

[TeFLoN]

@Arianos
Thx for answering my question bud. I'm thinking about buying it. It's features are pretty sweet right now and I can use it for movies from about 4.5 to 6.0 gig and keep using CCE for the BIG ones over 6.0 gig. Transcoding just doesn't seem to cut it after the 6.0 gig mark. I'm just spoiled with FULL 1:1 backups (menus + extras) and not just doing the main movie. DVD95copy seems to fill that void. Knowing my luck, I'll buy it then Digimedic will beat feet and go on a permanent vacation LOL and stop updating. Thats what I'm kinda weary of.
TeF

[Arianos]

@ The_Flash:
You bring back memories of "headaches" in my DVD2SVCD days with STNG first 3 seasons.
I think UX3 there, had found a method with "acceptable" results
Yes, apparently Digimedic speaks about the PAL version, but that too has hybrid material. I did season 5 + 6 with IC7 myself, and the results are close to perfect....
Luckily, I haven't encountered something similar lately. I suppose that when I do and I'll HAVE to backup, I'll revert to that method (DVD2SVCD+CCE, Maestro etc etc)
@ TeFLoN:
Dvd95Copy was the last in my bought arsenal, because being the unlucky chap that I am, every possible bug happened to me :) (problem menus, missing audio streams etc etc..
But Digimedic seems to be a hard working fellow, and so far he has amazed everyone with his immediate responces.
I had done quite a few backups with the "manual" method, and had become quite good at it, but the countless hours are just not worth it.
Right now I'm backing up The English Patient, ( an old favorite DVD of mine) which unfortunately shows signs of DVDrot. I had to pass it through 4 DVD-Roms to rip it!! My laptop's Toshiba did the trick finally, at 0.9X though. :(
It's a movie only DVD, but it's ...7.79Gbs!
IC7 did a REALLY good job @4.99 GBs (had set it @ 5.00GB). Took 4 (unattended) hours during the night.
Now I'm taking it through Dvd95copy to reduce the size.(1 hour)
It will take me about 5 minutes more to get rid of the warnings and Miramax logos. (the MisterX way)
I estimate the manual way would take me at least 6-7 hours, many of them needing my attention and input.
Really simple math :)