CyberLink Power2Go Essential
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CyberLink Power2Go Essential Editor's Review
When it comes to burning optical media and taking data backup, you can pick from a number of contenders, both freeware and commercial apps. If you need burning software that comes for free but offers a decent feature set and performs admirably, give CyberLink’s Power2Go Essential a try. As a matter of fact, Power2Go Essential is a time limited trial of the company’s top of the line Platinum edition with all features available for 15 days. After the 15 day trial, you get a stripped down version which offers access to basic features.
Compared to the rest of competing apps, Power2Go’s installer has a heavy footprint though the installation does not take much time. It will not attempt to add bloatware during the installation as such. It will run on PCs with Windows XP and subsequent OS versions.
Power2Go's user interface is attractive and uncluttered. You get large icons located at top of the app interface. When you hover the mouse over the labels like Video, Copy, Data etc you get access to the sub sections. You also get a desktop gadget for quick access to certain components of the suite.
While you can rip CDs using the app, it is quite odd that it chooses WMA instead of MP3 as the default encoding format. Ripping and burning speed is on par with competing apps and the result is nice. The app also lets you burn a mixed mode disc that contains both data and music. It offers decent video editing options but you cannot trim or rotate clips. The app cannot make menus for burning Blu -Ray video discs as well and this is one area where competitors race ahead. However, you can burn data to Blu Ray discs. This app supports burning data on DVD and CD using SecurDisc technology for enhanced data protection.
You can create a system recovery disc but it is exclusive to the Platinum version, which means you cannot avail the facility after 15 days of free usage. Same can be said about burning disc images, included app WaveEditor 2 and Mixed Mode CD and virtual drive features. In free mode, you can still burn data DVD, CD, rip music CDs except in WMA or MP3 formats. Disc copying is also accessible after trial duration expiry.
Positive Points:
- Intuitive interface, Good burning speed.
- Excellent quality audio from ripped CDs.
- Desktop gadget for quick operations.
Negative Points:
- Most features unavailable in Essential version after 15 days.
- No support for Blu Ray Video disc creation.
Conclusion:
CyberLink is known for making some of the most popular media apps, and Power2Go Essential is no exception. It will meet your need as long as you do not need premium features. The app is easy to use and burns media and rips music CDs quite well. However, advanced users will be disheartened with lack of Blu -Ray video disc creation support, which is not there even in the pricey Platinum version. Casual users have little to complain about the app, as it is.
Rating: 2.5/5
CyberLink Power2Go Essential Publisher's Description
NEW Disc burning software Power2Go 8 provides all the tools necessary for you to copy discs, backup your data and now has system recovery tools! Buy now and: * Burn videos, photos, music and data. Copy discs to BDXL, Blu-ray, DVDs and CDs. * Create System Recovery Discs to save your data if your PC fails. * Protect valuable data from unauthorized access with government strength 256-bit encryption. * Mount a disc image as a virtual drive and conveniently treat it like a real disc drive. * Create fun slideshow DVDs of your favorite photos.
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Version: 8 | Size: 386314 KB | Platform: WinOther
Released Date: 27-10-2012 | Rating: 5 | Title: CyberLink Power2Go Essential
Author Url: http://www.cyberlink.com
Program Info Url: http://www.cyberlink.com
Download Url: http://download.cyberlink.com/ftpdload/trial/P2G/8/CyberLink_Power2Go_Downloader.exe
Screenshot Url: http://www.cyberlink.com/stat/edms/auto-trial/PAD/screenshot/p2g8.jpg
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