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There are many programs, both free and paid, that can be used to manage files for CDs, DVDs, and data discs. Express Burn for Mac, while functional, may not justify the price required for the full version.
Express Burn for Mac is available as a free trial version with an upgrade for $69.95. The limitations on the trial version aren't apparent from either the program itself or the developer's Web site. The download was fairly quick, but the installation required careful attention to avoid downloading additional, nonadvertised programs set to be downloaded by default. These included a toolbar and sound-mixing program sponsored by the same company. These additional programs were free, but also could be upgraded for a price. This, combined with the extensive license agreement, would be a problem for beginning computer users. Once installed, the interface appeared dated, but the necessary controls were prominent and easy to recognize. You can use the program to create and burn a new disc, copy an existing disc, or burn DVDs and even Blu-rays. Overall, almost any level of computer user could operate the program, despite the lack of formal instructions. The program advertises faster burning speed, though this was not readily apparent compared with programs like iTunes during testing.
While the program performs its functions well and burns discs quickly, only those who heavily use burning software will benefit enough from the promised faster speed to justify Express Burn for Mac's price.
Express Burn Free - Create audio, video, and data CDs and DVDs - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From NCH Software:
Express Burn is a free CD burning program for Mac OS X (Intel). With Express Burn you can record a data or audio discs quickly and easily by dragging the files you want onto the icon and clicking Burn CD. The software then does the rest, including converting the files if required. Express Burn is also the fast CD/DVD writing program using proprietary optimizing systems. It features audio is recorded with direct digital recording, supports wav, mp3, wma, can burn audio CDs in seamlessly mode, normalize audio volume of tracks, supports multi session recording to Audio CD or DVD, and records CD Recordable (CDR) and CD Re-recordable (CDRW) discs (and DVD equivalents).
What's new in this version: General Updates.
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"Good software"
Version: Express Burn Free CD Burning 4.57
Pros
- quick install
- CD burning is OK
- easy user interfaceCons
- free copy is quite limited
Summary
First I've noticed that Burner is easy for installation and use.
I also like the way it's burning the CDs.
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"Usually works, some limitations"
Version: Express Burn Free CD Burning 4.32
Pros
Simple no-nonsense interface, usually works
Cons
You can't save a file list. Express Burn seems to be a bit crash prone when dealing with very large folders. There are some annoying limitations. In some circumstances you can end up having to click OK and No a very large number of times.
Summary
Usually does what it says on the tin, but the burn folder built in to the MAC is often a much better solution to backup needs.
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"Solved a major problem I had creating audio disks...."
Version: Express Burn Free CD Burning 4.32
Pros
Easy interface. Logical solution to a basic problem Thank you!!!!!
Cons
none that I have discovered...
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"Bad software do not download. It is not free."
Version: Express Burn Free CD Burning 4.32
Pros
None that I can find
Cons
I have downloaded the software. After the install it keeps on asking me to buy it. I thought it is free. They misrepresent them self and bait me into downloading it. That is bad. I will never buy from them. If it is labeled free, it means free.
Summary
Do not Download
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"Couldn't do a thing with it"
Version: Express Burn Free CD Burning 4.27
Pros
It appears to have a nice. clean interface.
It's freeCons
Appears unstable. I could not stop it (Mac OS X 10.4.11) other than to Force Quit ... not a good sign!
S-L-O-W!Summary
"Express?!" I went to burn a data CD to back up some files, and waited, and waited, and waited for Express Burn to finish "adding files" ... whatever that means. (In contrast, Burn 1.72 showed the whole tree of files (total 2.8 GB) to burn after about 5 seconds.) I gave up on Express Burn after about 7 minutes, being less than 1/3 of the way through its "adding" process. Then I pressed the "Cancel" button, repeatedly, but it would not stop. I eventually had to Force Quit it.
On the FIRST attempt to use Express Burn, I inadvertently selected "music disk", got an error message about something not available in the free edition ... and was stuck. I had to Force Quit that, after which I tried again (described above). -
"No hassles. Clean. Neat. Easy. Did the job!"
Version: Express Burn Free CD Burning 4.26
Pros
Ease of use.
Cons
Not sure, but think it said still downloading when already was done.
Summary
Clean. Worked for me when others didn't.
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"pretty good program.."
Version: Express Burn Free CD Burning 4.06
Cons
there's jus one thing i had problem with, its not easy to delete a single file that i want to burn
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"I really like the express burn for Mac."
Version: Express Burn Free CD Burning 4.06
Pros
Ilike the ideal of recording data.
