CONTEST: Roxio Easy Media Creator 10 Suite Review.
Written by Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com on October 29, 2007 – 8:21 pm -
The contest is still going until next Friday - so leave a comment why you should be our winner in this Roxio sponsored contest!
Your new laptop or desktop probably already came with built in software for burning CD’s and DVD’s. So why should you go out and cop the newest burning software and drop your cold hard cash?
It seems that is what was on Roxio’s mind when they crammed in a whole bunch of new stuff into Roxio 10.
There are a lot of new features and niceties that add up to the staggering 1.53 GB installer size. Some of the stand out features are:
- The Smart Soundtrack feature which allows you to add sound to your slideshows
- Creating gifts with your images on them like calendars (very cool!)
- The option to fix images for viewing on mobile phones (removing those nasty borders)
- The Panoramic stitcher was also sparingly easy to use
- A 3 step wizard lets you auto-edit your movie, then upload to YouTube in one click
- Capture and edit HD video and add surround sound playback, record Internet radio, batch convert files, backup your iPod and more.
- Enhance photos and video taken on your mobile devices and use them in projects with your other media
- Certified for Windows Vista and fully supports Windows XP.
Ok so now your ears are perking up so lets get into it. Roxio Central is your jump off point when you start up EMC10. It is very intuitive and fits in with the Vista decor. This is where you are going to come to do most of your burning tasks like creating music and data disks, photos, video and a bunch of tools. Some of the eye grabbing new tools are located in separate applications listed here:
· MyDVD
· BackOnTrack
· CinePlayer
· Creator Classic,
· Label Creator,
· Media Manager, Music
· Disc Creator,
· PhotoSuite,
· Sound Editor,
· Video Copy & Convert VideoWave
You can obviously select which features/apps you want on your system during the initial install. You can slim down the installation this way. As we said earlier EMC10 fits in with Vista very nicely, and to add to integration Creator can live in your Windows Sidebar for easy access. The look and feel of the whole suite is a whole new ball game compared to 9. We like it!
We used some of the built in tools to enhance pictures, create a mix CD, play around with some evil looking panoramic pictures and, of course, burned and converted media. There are a lot of tools in here that the basic end user can use without a degree in computer science. Good job Roxio! We think it is a totally different product then Nero 8 and feel this is a better fit for someone with minimal computer experience.
And BTW: We can’t giveaway our copy of EMC 10 because it is not a retail copy - but who wants our swag? Hit us up in the comments!
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By Unknown on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
Great review - but is it better than Nero8????
By Unknown on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
Wow Kara you guys are on top of everything! I swear I just posted this a little while ago!
You are right about the typo and I just fixed it! (How Embarrassing!)
As for the contest how about contestants will leave a comment about why they want a free copy of EMC10 and how it will help them in their quest for world domination
I am open to suggestions!
By Unknown on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
I have to thank google alerts for my timeliness
Contest sounds good. What will be the last day? I can deliver the product within 2 days to the winner.
By Unknown on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
I will announce the contest today and lets say we announce the winner next Friday. Thanks again Kara you guys rock!
By Unknown on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
sounds excellent.
By Unknown on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
this makes me the first entry!
I should be the winner because I did not enter the nero contest. Im a big fan of Roxio8 which i am using. Help me get into the new version and I will be your best friend.
that will help me in world domination no?
By Unknown on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
not bad, not bad at all
By Unknown on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
I give up with nero i need to have this copy of roxio to burn my master plan man. i tried fire but i learned fire hot.Hook me up with that roxio sweet!
By Johanson on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
3 questions. Why is that shirt so wrinkled and what is that black thing? How about a contest for a freebie of the new Roxio 10?
By Karl L. Gechlik on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
Ok 1. The shirt was made into the shape of a cd spindle. It was wrapped in shrink wrap and looked pretty cool. Wifey just had to open it to see their oragami
2. The black thing as you so eloquently put it is a CD/DVD Marker and a CD/DVD Razor opener thingie.
3. We will be working on it! I guess the swag doesnt cut it this days any more
By Anonymous on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
Great review - but is it better than Nero8????
By Kara @ Roxio on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
Hey Karl,
We appreciate your post and thoughts about the new version of creator.
I’m definitely interested in a contest with your readers for a free copy of Creator 10. What do you suggest?
All best,
Kara
ps. I think you meant to say you can’t give away your Roxio (not Nero) copy.
By Karl L. Gechlik on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
Wow Kara you guys are on top of everything! I swear I just posted this a little while ago!
You are right about the typo and I just fixed it! (How Embarrassing!)
As for the contest how about contestants will leave a comment about why they want a free copy of EMC10 and how it will help them in their quest for world domination
I am open to suggestions!
By Kara @ Roxio on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
I have to thank google alerts for my timeliness
Contest sounds good. What will be the last day? I can deliver the product within 2 days to the winner.
By Karl L. Gechlik on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
I will announce the contest today and lets say we announce the winner next Friday. Thanks again Kara you guys rock!
By Kara @ Roxio on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
sounds excellent.
By NinjaAdmin on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
this makes me the first entry!
I should be the winner because I did not enter the nero contest. Im a big fan of Roxio8 which i am using. Help me get into the new version and I will be your best friend.
that will help me in world domination no?
By Unknown on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
I have been loyal as a dog to your comments and left some great comments. I would like to have this for my current (picture crazy) son, thanks!
By sir jorge on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
not bad, not bad at all
By Jamers on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
I give up with nero i need to have this copy of roxio to burn my master plan man. i tried fire but i learned fire hot.Hook me up with that roxio sweet!
By catron on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
I have been loyal as a dog to your comments and left some great comments. I would like to have this for my current (picture crazy) son, thanks!
By Unknown on Oct 25, 2007 | Reply
Pick me I will elect you chief technology ruler when I take over the world. My plans all revolve around this mighty shiny disk. Patent Pending. 1 software please.
By Alibaba on Oct 26, 2007 | Reply
Pick me I will elect you chief technology ruler when I take over the world. My plans all revolve around this mighty shiny disk. Patent Pending. 1 software please.
By Azerus on Oct 26, 2007 | Reply
i’m in and have been hell bent on world domination since pinkey and the brain. This software looks sweet pun intended. Get it suite? hit mw right here
By Unknown on Oct 26, 2007 | Reply
What is i say pretty please? I will be your best friend? Howz that?
By Unknown on Oct 26, 2007 | Reply
I should get it because I said so.
By Unknown on Oct 26, 2007 | Reply
YES!!!! A chance to redeem myself from failing to win the other contests.
By The on Oct 26, 2007 | Reply
What is i say pretty please? I will be your best friend? Howz that?
By Kurt N on Oct 26, 2007 | Reply
I should get it because I said so.
By Mighty Landon on Oct 26, 2007 | Reply
With Roxio I could rule the world! First I’ll burn a gajillion copies of old dull (not pirated) elevator music and start to distribute that everywhere! Slowly but surely people will start to lose their minds and become a slave to my control. ALL HAIL LANDON! But seriously, this software sounds sweet and i’d love to have a crack at it! Hook a brother up!
By john on Oct 26, 2007 | Reply
YES!!!! A chance to redeem myself from failing to win the other contests.
By Unknown on Oct 26, 2007 | Reply
i am ur winner. looks no further.
By linuxTherat on Oct 26, 2007 | Reply
Hooks a brother up. We met you at digital life. We like free stuff as well. C’mon Admin.
Did i say C’mon?
By Miss Cohen on Oct 26, 2007 | Reply
i am ur winner. looks no further.
By Unknown on Oct 27, 2007 | Reply
Can I just have the cd swiss army thing?
By EvilGnome on Oct 27, 2007 | Reply
How could you be there winner when I am. Sitting here with my death ray plotting how to burn jillions of cds to further my evil plans.
Step one build death ray burn cd’s
Step two ?
Step three World DOmination!
By Joe on Oct 27, 2007 | Reply
Can I just have the cd swiss army thing?
By Unknown on Oct 27, 2007 | Reply
I look forward to winning this and comparing it to Nero and other similar programs!
By Unknown on Oct 27, 2007 | Reply
I would like it but im not willing to make anyone laugh. what am i a fucking clowne?
By String Anomaly on Oct 28, 2007 | Reply
I look forward to winning this and comparing it to Nero and other similar programs!
By SeriouScloWn on Oct 28, 2007 | Reply
I would like it but im not willing to make anyone laugh. what am i a fucking clowne?
By Unknown on Oct 28, 2007 | Reply
can i win? i need a new program i am still on roxio 7
By biggie on Oct 28, 2007 | Reply
can i win? i need a new program i am still on roxio 7
By Unknown on Oct 29, 2007 | Reply
Free is for me
By chungyen on Oct 29, 2007 | Reply
If I win, I’ll use my new Roxio software to burn mix CDs and movies for all my friends.
By JohnnyAdminZ on Oct 29, 2007 | Reply
Free is for me