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Summary: Roxio Easy Media Creator 7
Review: When I first installed EMC7, I was pretty pleased with it. Some of the applications seemed simplistic, but they worked pretty well. Then, Roxio came out with a major update that corrected some of the issues I had noticed. I installed the update, and a good number of the programs simply stopped working. Support from Roxio is non-existant unless you pay for it. I have ended up uninstalling it, and I'll be glad to sell my copy to anyone who wants it. I'm now evaluating Nero to see if it's more stable, but there's also freeware programs for most of these functions. I'm glad to see that others haven't had problems, but I did. Just beware when you buy.
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Summary: Well-rounded, great bang for the buck
Review: I'm returning to Roxio after previously swearing it off and this is why! Despite its weaknesses (lousy technical support, deteriorated picture quality and audio synchronisation quirks on VCDs), it simply delivers the most for the cost and is extremely easy to use. It also holds up best in customer satisfaction which says much about it. This is what I found in reading online reviews of its competitors: Roxio EMC 7 45% loved it, 24% hated it
Nero 6 27% loved it, 34% hated it
Pinnacle Studio 9 3% loved it, 53% hated it
ULead Videostudio 7 18% loved it, 9% hated it
Sony Screenblast 32% loved it, 7% hated it Out of these software programs, only Nero and Roxio supports photos, video AND music, making it a solid overall leader in my opinion. I have not tried burning DVD's yet but I've purchased the updated version specifically for this purpose--I have always had good luck with CD burning. I have not had problems with crashing or freezing up. While not ideal for the professional or serious videographer, overall you can't go wrong with this program. And for the price you pay, its imperfections can be overlooked (and hopefully corrected by Roxio)!
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Summary: Supersized capabilities for the price
Review: This is a real good product. It lived up to the reviews I read before making my decision. I bought it a month ago and am happy to report that I made the right choice. If you want to capture, edit and create videos or slide shows of your digital pictures/movies and then burn to DVD, this is a must have product. Plus for the price how can you go wrong.
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Summary: Great Product, Despite The Few Negative Comments
Review: No problems at all with this. Functions as I expected and as it was promoted. Easy to use and offers an incredible portfolio of products, all in one offering. Overall I feel it met and exceeded my expectations. Good job to the Easy Media Creator team!
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Summary: crashes -- no customer support
Review: This program crashes. There is no phone support without paying. I emailed support regarding the program crashing and I got some template reply that had nothing to do with my problem. Buying this product is throwing money down the drain. From reading some comments about it, apparently the program has conflicts with other media programs. So goodbye Roxio.
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Summary: Outstanding Integration and Ease of Use
Review: Tightly integrated product where all components look and operate similarly with seamless interaction, not like some suites of products that are really a bunch of independent applications "bundled" in one package. Well thought out design and interface makes it easy to use. The "Home Page" offers various ways to use the product:
-- Task List: Music, Data, Photo, Video, DVD
-- Components (Applications): Disc Copier, Creator Classic, PhotoSuite, DVD Builder, VideoWave, Drag-to-Disc, Napster
-- Core Tools: Media Manager, Capture, StoryBoard, Label Creator, Sound Editor, Help Center & Tutorials, Extras and Utilities
-- Recent Projects: shows thumbnails and lists your recent projects It allows you to launch components and complete additional tasks simultaneously, such as create and print a disc label for your audio CD while the CD is being burned to disc. The process of creating and editing projects works smoothly and the final project results are very satisfying. I recommend this product to all.
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Summary: Awfully Good, Exceptional Product
Review: Roxio delivered the goods and more... With all the rebates you can get it for under $55, how can you go wrong and get so much - PhotoSuite 7, VideoWave 7, Napster 2, and Easy CD/DVD Creator. This has everything you need. It was easy to combine my digital photos, with video clips and add music to create impressive slide shows. BTW, I have no problems running on XP and found the Roxio web to be very informative.
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Summary: Awfull
Review: Too many bugs (even the last update stops with an error!)
Poor service from Roxio (standard automated replies)
Still waiting for a refund...
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Summary: Steve V.
Review: EMC 7 burns CDs nicely.
But, wow, essentially fraudulent product support!
This software does not make the kind of slide shows the earlier versions do - but they don't tell you this, and they are not answering my inquiries (the ones they say they will answer within a few days - it's been 2 months now, many inquiries from me, and ZERO responses from Roxio!).
I just what to know if they've dropped this software, or I'm missing something.
I cannot make a CD slide show where the slide show, with a full screen view, is launced as soon as someone puts a CD into there PC - but where the CD contains the original .jpeg files - for my friends who what to printout high resolution copies.
All it seems I can do is creat a goofy video slide show - where the images play back in small windows, and the images are not available on the CD.
Lousy, and they won't even tell me just what the deal is. Their web site LOOKS nice, but doesn't give me any real help - just wastes my time looking for answers that don't come.
I guess they have my money already.
Those good reviews must have been written by the Roxio people!?
Steve V.
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Summary: works for me
Review: I've used easy CD creator 5 and 6 and just upgraded to Roxio Easy Media Creator 7. I found all three have worked fine for me.
I thought of purchasing the NERO Suite this go-around, but since I have had no problems with Roxio I stuck with them.
I had no problems with the installaion of Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 it immedately recognized Roxio creator 6 and flawlessly uninstalled it. The only problem (not a problem if your on a high-speed internet connection) is the up-date and fixes download was "106MB" but the updates & fixes installed flawlessly too.( that's right one hundred & six MB). I do agree with other submittals that Tech support at times is not that great !!
I keep my computer updated with all windows critical updates, have 1024ram -120GB hard drive with XP PRO.
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