Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Is it legal to copy DVD's?

2.  What type of blank media can I use?

3.  What is the difference between the R and the RW media types?

4.  Will the movie and all the extras be copied to one DVD?

5.  Can PAL and NTSC DVD's be copied?

6.  Will a movie and all the extras be copied to one DVD?

7.  What are the minimum requirements?

1.  Is it legal to copy DVD's?
In some countries it is considered illegal to copy encrypted DVD's.  In the U.S. the laws regarding encrypted DVD's is currently being challenged.  We do not condone, support, or approve of video piracy and/or illegal copying of DVD media.

2.  What type of blank media can I use?
Depending on your hardware, you can use DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW.

3.  What is the difference between the R and the RW media types?
The R media type can only be written to once (burned once).  The RW media format is rewrittable, meaning you can reuse it, or burn it over and over.

4.  Will the movie and all the extras be copied to one DVD?
Yes, although you must have at least 5 GB of hard frive space for a single layer DVD, and at least 10 GB of hard drive space for dual layer media.

5.  Can PAL and NTSC DVD's be copied?
Yes, the products we reviewed can copy NTSC and PAL formated movies.

6.  Will a movie and all the extras be copied to one DVD?
Yes, although any extras that you do not copy will allow more space on the DVD for the actual feature which will result in a higher video quality.

7.  What are the minimum requirements?

• Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP operating system.
• 256 Mb of RAM memory
• Pentium III, 500 MHz processor or equivalent.
• 5 GB to 10 GB of free hard drive space depending on whether you are copying single or dual layer media.
• DVD Writer - DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW or DVD+RW.