Nero 2014 Platinum

Pros

• Reliably burns discs thanks to the SecureDisc feature
• Burns to any kind of disc format
• Comprehensive multimedia management tools
• Edits, converts, and authors media
• Friendly start screen interface
• Ready for new multimedia advances including Ultra HD and 3D

Cons

• Finding a desired function may be difficult
• Concerns over backward compatibility issues
• Installs unwanted toolbar
• Not always user-friendly

Accomplish fast and professional disc management tasks, burning and converting any kind of media on to a wide range of disc formats, thanks to the superlative tools built into the Nero 2014 Platinum software package.

Not satisfied with being a top choice for secure data backup, the software developers behind Nero have kept up with the times by adding a wealth of disc management tools and multimedia functions to their software suite. A concise interface groups a comprehensive set of multimedia tools under one window, guiding hesitant user through functions with ease. The Platinum version for 2014 consolidates an already powerful list of features, making it a breeze to burn, convert, rip, edit, author and manage files with fluency. This latest version also brings a greater focus on multimedia, on organizing entire libraries of music in the form of an MP3 collection or a pile of dusty CDs, ripping the contents to a smaller file size before burning them on to a single CD. The same operational dynamic applies to video files, with the software deftly authoring video to a format that's ready for playback or high-quality burning. That optical burning process is guaranteed to create a usable disc every time thanks to the built-in SecureDisc technology. Of course, reliable and secure data recording is only the tip of the iceberg. Make professionally authored DVDs full of video clips taken on a vacation, or add photographs to a CD and edit those photographs to include fun transition effects.

Whether the medium being worked on is music, video or photographs, Nero 2014 Platinum has an integrated tool close at hand to edit and process the multimedia clip before outputting the finalized media to a DVD, CD, or even a Blu-ray disc. The software automatically checks to ensure the finished work fits on the chosen disc, adjusting the speed of the optical drive and coding the finalized work to play on a standard DVD player or household CD player.

The Platinum release of Nero 2014 plays well with the newest technology. A 4K Ultra HD mode ensures video will play on the new generation of flat-screen televisions. The conversion module can easily author media to play on any mobile device, smart phone, or game console. It' is hard to keep up with the pages and pages of handy features, but noteworthy contributions include 3D compatibility, access to the cloud, and improvements designed to get the most out of Windows 8. Nero 2014 Platinum is simply an industry standard in disc management.

Pros

• Reliably burns discs thanks to the SecureDisc feature
• Burns to any kind of disc format
• Comprehensive multimedia management tools
• Edits, converts, and authors media
• Friendly start screen interface
• Ready for new multimedia advances including Ultra HD and 3D

Cons

• Finding a desired function may be difficult
• Concerns over backward compatibility issues
• Installs unwanted toolbar
• Not always user-friendly