DVD WIZARD PRO TEST & REVIEW

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Test Platform

We downloaded, installed, and tested DVD Wizard Pro  to run on two test computers. One computer was "Home-Brewed" with an Athlon AMD 64 X2 4800 Dual-Core processor running at 2.4GHz, 1GB of memory, 100GB hard drive, and a Sony DRU-510A DVD/RW drive 32X (CD) and 12X (DVD). The other computer, a Gateway E06500D, with an Intel Pentium(R) running at 3GHz, 1GB of memory, 100GB hard drive, and a Plextor PX-708A DVD/RW drive (40X (CD) and 12X (DVD).

Test Results

The installation was flawless on both test computers. The original DVD movie was "Firewall" (2006) starring Harrison Ford. The movie runtime was 105 minutes.  Upon inserting the original DVD movie and pressing the "Start" button, 59 minutes lapsed until we were prompted to insert blank DVD media. The DVD movie burning process was less than 10 minutes. We then inserted the copied DVD movie in our DVD player and the copy quality was that of the original to include all of the extras and menus options we selected. The same process was perform on our second test computer and it took 59 minutes to copy the movie and  approximately 9 minutes to burn the movie to DVD.

We inserted our DVD movie and then launched DVD Wizard Pro. We found the control panel simple and well laid out. We selected our Source Device and clicked on the button.

DVD Wizard Pro User Interface

We then clicked on the button to navigate to the location of our inserted DVD.

Navigating to the Location of the DVD Movie

We double-clicked the DVD Drive letter and located the VIDEO_TS directory

Locating the VIDEO_TS Directory

Next, we located and selected the IFO file.

Selecting the VTS_01_0 IFO File

After clicking the Open button, DVD Wizard Pro  presented a dialog box allowing us to select Video options. In the upper left we highlighted the [00] Length:01:44:43. This is the actual movie because it has the longest length. We were able to see options that allowed us to select language and subtitle options. We kept the default settings.

Selecting the Longest Length Movie and Other Options (Default)

After clicking OK, DVD Wizard Pro  began copy and transcoding the DVD.

Copy and Transcoding Process

After approximately 59 minutes DVD Wizard Pro  prompted us to insert a Blank DVD.

DVD Ripping Process Complete
 

We inserted a blank DVD and clicked OK to continue with Writing or Burning to DVD

Prompt to Insert a Blank DVD

After pressing OK, we were also given an option to select the DVD Burning speed.

DVD Burning Speed Selection

Burning process continuing ...

DVD Burning Progress Window

After 20 minutes, DVD Wizard Pro  finished burning the DVD and ejected it.

Burning Process Complete!

DVD Wizard Pro from start to finish produced a near DVD quality DVD in 79 minutes. Slow by today's standards.

Results
 

Pros DVD Wizard Pro was easy to use and included a built-in tutorial. Copies games (XBOX, PS2, PSX), can create Video CDs from DVDs and can create DivX files from DVDs. All making it a versatile piece of software.   Cons The DVD copy and burning processes were pronouncedly much slower than its competitors. Could improve on technical and customer support.   Quality of Copy The final copy was a "near-dvd" replica.   Customer/Technical Support We emailed DVD Wizard Pro during normal working hours just to see how quickly they would respond. Within an hour, a response was received. Their website offers only email support.   Summary If you are looking for a product that can copy DVD movies and games, then we recommend DVD Wizard Pro. If you are looking for a DVD movie copy only package (does not copy games), we recommend and 1Click DVD Copy 5 or 1Click DVD Copy Pro since these are newer, faster, stable, produces higher quality copies, and offers the new cprx technology.   DVD Wizard Pro enables you to backup your existing DVD collection to DVD±R/RW or CD (Video CD). It enables you to copy games (XBOX, PS2, PSX). You can also create DVD to DivX .  Buy Now   [ Enlarge Screenshot ]   Key Features Backs up your DVD movies to DVD-R(W)/+R(W), CD-R(W), and DivX. DVD Wizard Pro allows you to backup DVD to DVD VCD SVCD DivX and Xbox games and PS2 games DVD Wizard Pro allows you to convert VHS to VCD SVCD DVD. backup your DVD movies to DVD+R. Backup your DVD movies to DVD+RW. Backup your DVD movies to DVD-R. Backup your DVD movies to DVD-RW. Keeps all the menus. Bonus tracks DVD Wizard Pro