Roxio Popcorn 2
Editors' rating
Excellent
8.0
out of 10
- The good: Roxio Popcorn 2 allows users to convert video files for viewing on iPods, PSPs, and other portable players, as well as burn customized DVD backups of unencrypted DVDs.
- The bad: Roxio Popcorn 2 can only burn DVD-Rs directly from DVDs, not from video files on your hard drive, and it requires Mac OS 10.4.
- The bottom line: Roxio Popcorn 2 is a simple and excellent solution for users who have lots of unencrypted DVDs that they want to copy or who have video files sitting on their hard drive that they wish could be on their video-friendly iPod.
- Reviewed by:
- Tim Gideon
- Edited by:
- Jasmine France
- Review date: 4/12/06
Intro of Roxio Popcorn 2
Roxio, maker of Toast and Jam--the two standards in CD-burning and mix-making software for the Mac--released Popcorn, its DVD-burning program, in December 2004. With the popularity of personal video players such as the latest iPod and the PSP, Roxio risked dating itself by not quickly revising Popcorn to include compatibility with these devices. Enter Popcorn 2 ($49.99), which not only improves upon the previous version's DVD-burning features but adds the ability to convert movies for iPods, PSPs, 3GP mobile phones, and DivX handhelds. Those familiar with Toast and Jam (particularly the former) will find Popcorn a breeze to use--but you should ask yourself if you need it and whether you have the operating system to handle it, as Roxio Popcorn 2 requires Mac OS 10.4.
Buying choices
for Roxio Popcorn 2 from online stores:
- Tech For Less, Inc. In stock: Yes
- $36.11
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