Features:  

NTI MediaMaker 8 has several features that contribute its success as a DVD burning software package. We successfully copied to DVD, CD and copied DVDs onto the hard drive. We also had good luck backing up PC files and WAV formats.

Copying Capabilities:  

For the most basic test we copied a DVD movie onto the hard drive then made a copy to DVD disc with no trouble at all. We also had no troubles working with/converting to MP3, WMA, images and photos (ISO), data folders and files, or Video DVD. The ability to convert OGG files is a rare commodity among the products we reviewed here.

Other Features:  

Other cool features we successfully used include erasing rewritable discs, creating labels for our projects, ripping CDs and MediaMaker even has an audio recorder to boast.

Disc Types:  

MediaMaker 8 also boasts the added functionality of supporting DVDs, CDs, dual layer DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. Now, if you want to burn to or from a Blu-ray Disc, you will need a compatible Blu-ray burner. It's definitely worth having the Blu-ray capability when considering the huge amount of storage space it allows you.

Help/Support:  

The help documentation was useful. Topics are listed in a way that makes locating them easy. The writing is a bit confusing though so it takes a bit longer to read and comprehend the manual/FAQs. Email support and forums are also offered.

Supported Configurations:  

NTI MediaMaker 8 can be run on Windows XP, 2000 or Vista.

Overall, NTI MediaMaker 8 is an excellent DVD burning software product.