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CNET Editors' review
Nero 11 Platinum is a one-stop tool shop that lets you rip, burn, back up, convert, edit, and organize all of your digital media. We think it's a solid multimedia work flow solution for casual media enthusiasts and prosumers alike. But be warned--the installation file is massive, tipping the scale at pretty close to 1GB. And installation takes quite a long time as it takes up about 2.5GB of memory. But, with 11 programs making up the powerful multimedia suite, we can see why, and we aren't complaining.
One of our biggest issues with Nero 11 is its footprint on our system, with its 11 applications and corresponding shortcuts. Not only does it take up quite a bit of memory, it's slightly overwhelming to navigate at times. Luckily, the user experience is now anchored by Nero's media management hub, Nero Kwik Media and the new MediaBrowser window, which gives you quick access to your libraries from all of the applications. Nero has obviously heard users' comments and attempted to streamline the experience. While the suite is somewhat overwhelming in size, we do appreciate that the fixes help us zip around without any issue.
As for what Nero 11 Platinum can do, the short answer is just about everything you'd expect from a multimedia suite. It's an audio, video, photo, data, and home entertainment workhorse that lets you edit MP3s, capture and edit HD video, record and playback TV, create slideshows, back up data, recover data from damaged disks, convert audio files, check your hardware specs, and design disc covers with ease. Further, it performs with impressive speed and has a relatively simple user interface that shouldn't be alienating to novice media enthusiasts.
So what's new? Well, for one thing, Nero Video now includes an Express Editing mode that gets users out of the multitrack timeline and into a comparatively simple storyboard, making it easy to quickly throw together basic projects. And with this simplicity, Nero has brought some more advanced features like picture-in-picture overlays, support for AVC Camera files, and 3D effects. While they may not be professional-level features, many of the new additions do spill over into prosumer territory, which means quite a bit more bang for your buck.
There's also LIVEBackup, which provides automatic and continuous back up security with a single click. And now, with Kwik Media joining the suite, users can even create and order nifty photobooks right through the application. While Kwik Media does provide a convenient hub to manage all your media, one thing we're not so sure about is the integrated Market. While in-app purchases of new features might make sense in theory, we aren't confident it's going to catch on.
Nero has also gone to great lengths to improve file-conversion and sharing capabilities. With the much-improved Nero Recode, it's easier than ever to convert media between virtually any file formats and to output to virtually any device. There are also built-in tools for sharing to YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, and for burning high-quality Blu-ray and DVD discs. What's more, you can even sync your media between your PC and Android via Wi-Fi or USB. Considering the increasing importance of mobility these days, these improvements are arriving just in time.
From what we've seen so far, Nero 11 Platinum appears to be a winner. Sure, it's huge, and takes quite a bit of time to install, but with its 11 applications, it packs some huge features on top of the bread-and-butter functionality that made Nero 10 such a popular download. Plus, it comes completely reconstructed for improved performance and a more streamlined user interface.
Publisher's Description
From Nero:
Nero 11 empowers you to create and share your photos, music and videos like never before. The complete 360-degree experience is designed to complete your digital lifestyle.
What's new in this version:
Integrated Nero MediaBrowser - From any project you can access your library of music, photos and videos with just one click.
Create photo books - Create lasting memories with your family pictures in just seconds with personalized photo books, calendars and cards.
Easy and Advanced Video Editing Modes - Easily switch from Express Editing to Advanced Editing with just one click.
Nero LIVEBackup - 24-7 Peace-of-mind backup with one-click Nero LIVEBackup for all your digital files and... See all new features
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3.3 starsout of 18 votes
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"Terrible value."
Version: Nero Multimedia Suite 11 11.0.10700
Pros
The photo handling is good.
Cons
You click on burn now nothing happens. You click on another burn symbol and it works. I tried backing up a single almost 9 GB file expecting it to span over two DVD's and the program got to 71% and freezes. I used "Back It Up" to save my media to an external hard drive and disconnected the drive after the back up finished. Next thing I know, Nero ate my hard drive space by creating a backup on my main hard drive. I didn't want that to happen, it just did it without permission. You have to watch out as to how many backup "jobs" you create because it will run them all simultaneously.
Some functions seem to be hard to find like audio editing.Summary
I'd just like someone to create a simple back up system. Something like 5 buttons Full, Differential, Incrimental, Single/Multiple Files, My Libraries. Another 4 buttons Hard Drive, External HD, DVD/CD with automatic spanning, Blu-Ray.
Another thing is that a back up disk doesn't seem to be available except for the first time you go to purchase. So burn the Download or risk losing the software. Extended download services are a rip off IMHO.
There must be other programs that are better than this Suite.
Updated on Nov 19, 2011
Updated on Dec 14, 2011I received a Newsletter from Nero asking for a Review, which I promply provided and I gave it a 3 out of 5 star rating. This was not published on their website. However I noticed that someone else had given it a bad Review due to their non refund policy. Today, I went back into the Review section to see if I had been published. No, and the other bad review had been "removed" so it seems that they will only publish 4 and 5 Star Reviews which is outright deception on Nero's part. -
"Nero 11 installation problem"
Version: Nero Multimedia Suite 11 11.0.10700
Pros
This is a problem. When installation has to install adobe flash player, it gives an error message if you have a newer version of the flash player already installed, Even if you uninstal the flashplayer, that's where it remains and does not install any further.
Fix: download the updated trial version, but can't seem to find the complete suite trial version whish is almos 1 Gb of size. only the Nero 11 of abt 341 Mb. It seems ridiculouse. What now?Cons
It's my money and I need it now.
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"Does not work on XP"
Version: Nero Multimedia Suite 11 11.0.10700
Pros
There is nothing good I can say about this product as it pertains to use on an XP platform.
Cons
Cannot even recognize the DVD drives on my Dell XPS 400 machine running XP Professional. 3.19GHz processor with 4 GB RAM. Customer Tech support is a joke unless you are prepared to pay $1.29 for some nitwit in India to try and help. Of course he/she repeats everything you say to run the bill up. Nero has refused to honor their 14 day refund policy in their own own Terms and Conditions. Said it does not apply to electronically downloaded products but no where is that exclusion stated in the T&C's. I have instructed my Credit Card company to stop payment and I have removed the software from my PC. Piece of garbage. There should be a Class Action suit against Nero for this kind of deception.
Summary
Find another product if you have XP. Do not buy Nero 11 Platinum and expect it to work and you will face an up hill battle to try and get a refund. The only thing worse than their product is their Customer/Tech Service. I will post additional as things go along in my battle for reimbursement.
Well, Good News: I found an old copy of Nero 7 Deluxe laying around and loaded it. All apps and sub-apps work with no problem on XP. My TV tuner that has not worked for years under Media Edition even came back to life! I confronted Nero with this and they agreed to refund my Nero 11 Platinum price to my credit card. Took a lot of convincing but its hard to argue when confronted with demonstrable facts.
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"Not Ready for XP Prime Time Yet"
Version: Nero Multimedia Suite 11 11.0.10700
Pros
The different modules open pretty fast. It's fun to read the hype and promises of what the program will do.
Cons
If you're looking to use the Nero Wave Editor in XP it will not work. After opening a mp3 file, editing it by changing any detail and then trying to save it Wave Editor crashes. When Wave Editor is re-opened all controls are missing. The menu bar is gone. Restarting the program does nothing to change the problem. Rebooting Windows offers no relief as well.
I have been in touch with Nero support and they confirm the problem and say they have put their technicians on the project of finding a solution that they will patch in a future update. How long will that be they do not say. The problem does not happen if I install Nero 11 in Windows 7.
Since I purchased this program mainly for burning CDs, DVDs and editing music files I'm pretty annoyed at not being able to use it for its intended purpose on my XP system. I actually installed Nero 11 on three separate XP computers running different hardware and the issue came up with Wave Editor each time.Summary
If you're a Wave Editor user and expect enjoyment I would wait before purchasing Nero 11 until they've fixed the problem. No one appreciates spending $40+ for a software program that doesn't work as the manufacturer states. That includes me as well.
When and if Nero fixes the problem I will be more than satisfied to update my review. Until then I'll hope for at least a decent cup of coffee and continue to use Nero 7 for audio editing.
I remember reading once that Microsoft was fine to issue a new program if it was at least 80% running. When I first read that I was pretty amazed that a company would think that way.I have more difficulty with Nero that issued a new version of their burning rom claiming that their Wave Editor works fine in XP and it crashes on use when editing a mp3 file. Over the last six or more years I've come to depend on Wave Editor comparably to getting a decent cup of coffee in the morning, and writing this review is hardly $40 worth of satisfaction.
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"Worst of the Nero suites"
Version: Nero Multimedia Suite 11 11.0.10700
Pros
It will do more than any Nero suite, so far. They have a support site. I thought I would like it, so I bought it.
Cons
Their support site and forum aren't worth the time it takes to logon. With all the chores the suite does, they have made them much more complicated and difficult to adjust and use. They drain your wallet with Kwik Media, by charging you for added apps you might want, to do various burning jobs. I print directly to discs, and have used Nero for years... but this Nero CoverDesigner has given me more trouble than any so far. I finally figured it out, and could never get an answer from their forum. If you have a Nero suite, now... don't expect to know much about how this one works... and save your money. Get a freebie from the OEM ware that comes with your optical drives, when you buy them.
Summary
If you want to print directly to discs, be aware that CoverDesigner will fill your saved document folder with folders for every label you print and save. They say it's to make the files backward compatible and less problematic to open. I have found Nero 6 and 8 to be much easier to operate and less annoying than Nero 11. Nero has never been a picnic, but this IS a picnic and it is full of fire ants. Just my opinion. Oh, by the way... the trial download is severely limited, to the point you can't see all the warts.
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"Comprehensive audio and video package."
Version: Nero Multimedia Suite 11 11.0.10700
Pros
Great advance over previous versions. Versatile, flexible and easy to use. The only thing that isn't there, is the actual camera that took the video or picture!!
Cons
The creativity available is limited only to the imagination.
Summary
I have used Nero for years and I really enjoy using this latest version. New users have great on-screen prompts and helpful videos to help quick orientation. Congratulations to the programmers. In my experience, many of the negative comments made earlier merely demonstrate a lack of knowledge of the product.
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"Nero Is Great as Ever"
Version: Nero Multimedia Suite 11 11.0.10700
Pros
Great usefull Applications, It does All I could want it to and More.
Cons
I wish they would bring back the old style Smart start Front end.
Summary
As a Platinum 10 User I was tempted with version 11. Were the Extras worth it ( not realy as it is just a Re Jig) and Now now longer has the Nero Smart Start.
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"Great Product"
Version: Nero Multimedia Suite 11 11.0.10700
Pros
Easy to navigate around
Cons
You Cannot drag and drop in Nero video 11
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"The one program that is needed and does the job well."
Version: Nero Multimedia Suite 11 11.0.10700
Pros
If you add up the cost of purchasing single products that Nero has compiled in its suite it wouldn't take long to realize that you save a lot of money. That aside I personally used to use power DVD and now don't have to as well i have tried just about all burners out there and find Nero the easiest to use,whether you use Nero express to help or just the burning Rom its fast and reliable.
Cons
I suppose installation time could be a bit better.
Summary
For price and value definitely worth it.
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"Nero Gets Better and Better!!!!"
Version: Nero Multimedia Suite 11 11.0.10700
Pros
Nero always strives to keep up with thelatest technolgy while trying to be intuiotive to those with little to no experience. And they are doing a stellar job. Eas6y7 to use and understand, nero has been my choice in replication software for years.
Cons
Back Up portion could be a bit better. Being able to create a clone of my drive and restore it easily would be great. Other than that, nothing bnad can be said about Nero!
Summary
If yopu're looking for an all in one product to burm, back up, clone, rip, etc. this is the one. You cannot do wrong with Nero in any way shape or form!!!
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