Why CD Burning Software?

If you have you ever lost your entire iTunes library or equally valuable information because your computer crashed, then you know the value of having a backup copy. If you haven't experienced this yet, it's just a matter of time. Luckily, CD burning software makes copying your important data easy and fast.

CD burning software will copy a variety of formats so you can store different types of data. These formats include:

  • MP3 and WMA - store downloaded music in a form your CD player will play
  • Images/Photos - save photo albums digitally
  • Data/Folders/Files - backup priceless computer data including bank records, important documents and so on
  • VCD and SVCD - now you can make copies of home videos for family members

You don't have to be a technical guru to burn CDs and create data or media back-ups. CD burning software offers user-friendly drag-and-drop features, the ability to make quality labels, schedule critical back-ups and WAV editors, so you can edit your music CDs to fit your style.

In this site you'll find articles on CD burning articles, news stories and comprehensive reviews on CD burning software that will help you make an informed decision on which software is right for you. Keep in mind that CD burning software is a bit different than DVD burning software.

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What to Look For in CD Burning Software

There are tons manufacturers of CD burning software and not all programs are created equal. If you choose the right software package, your CD copying experience will be a pleasure. Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate CD copying software.

Feature Set
CD burning software should offer a variety of features to accommodate different types of CDs and include a number of different methods of compression and copying.

Ease of Use
The software should be user-friendly requiring few steps to accomplish your goal. The burning process ought to be intuitive, even for the novice user.

Ease of Installation & Setup
There should not be multiple applications required to complete the CD copy, going from installation to a finished CD copy should be quick and easy.

Quality of the CD Copy
The copy should be exactly the same as the original without skips or flaws.

Help Documentation
The manufacturer should provide ample, useful and easy-to-understand help through phone support, email, FAQs and so on.

Quality CD burning software will make exact copies of your CDs quickly and efficiently every time. Read about our top-rated burning software Roxio.

 
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2010 CD Burning Software Review Product Comparisons

TopTenREVIEWS  |  Software  |  Multimedia  |  CD Burning Software Review
Rank #1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9#10
Excellent score   Excellent
Very good score   Very Good
Good score   Good
Fair score   Fair
Poor score   Poor
Roxio Creator Nero Corel DVD Movie Factory Power2Go NTI Media Maker Gear CD-RW Acoustica MP3 CD Burner Alcohol 120% Virtuosa Gold Slysoft CloneCD
Roxio Creator Nero Corel DVD Movie Factory Power2Go NTI Media Maker Gear CD-RW Acoustica MP3 CD Burner Alcohol 120% Virtuosa Gold Slysoft CloneCD
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Lowest Price Buy Roxio Creator 2010
$79.99 		Buy Nero 9
$69.99 		Buy Corel DVD Movie Factory Plus 6
$39.99 		Buy Power2Go 6
$34.95 		Buy NTI Media Maker 8
$79.99 		Buy Gear CD-RW 7
$24.95 		Buy Acoustica MP3 CD Burner 4.32
$24.95 		Buy Alcohol 120% 1.9
$57.00 		Buy Virtuosa Gold 5.2
$39.99 		Buy Slysoft CloneCD 5
$56.71
 
Overall Rating Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Ratings
Feature Set Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Good
Ease of Use Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Good Very Good Very Good
Ease of Installation Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Help/Documentation Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Excellent Very Good Excellent
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Copying Capabilities
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WMA Files Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
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Data/Folders/Files Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   
Video CD (VCD, SVCD) Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark   
AAC Files Check Mark Check Mark         
ISO Files (image) Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark
DVD Files (VOB) Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark      
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Other Features
Drag and Drop Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
ID3 Tags (Title, artist, genre) Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
Erases CD-RW Discs Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Create CD/DVD Labels Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark  
Select Burning Speed Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
WAV Editor Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark   Check Mark    
CD Player Software Included Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark  
Schedule File Backups Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark      
Convert Audio Files Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark  
Rip CDs Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
Audio Book (.aa)   Check Mark         
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Disc Types
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Music CD Customization
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Help/Support
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Email Support Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
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Forums Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
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Supported Configurations
Windows Vista Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
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Lowest Price Buy Roxio Creator 2010
$79.99 		Buy Nero 9
$69.99 		Buy Corel DVD Movie Factory Plus 6
$39.99 		Buy Power2Go 6
$34.95 		Buy NTI Media Maker 8
$79.99 		Buy Gear CD-RW 7
$24.95 		Buy Acoustica MP3 CD Burner 4.32
$24.95 		Buy Alcohol 120% 1.9
$57.00 		Buy Virtuosa Gold 5.2
$39.99 		Buy Slysoft CloneCD 5
$56.71
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