NTI Ripper Review

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NTI Ripper 2.0 Review

By Bob Smith

There is little doubt that the NTI Ripper is easy to use. With its attractive interface and simple menu there is little to learn after installation. Installing on Windows XP is very quick and easy.

I installed it to my USB Smart drive for portability, as the user guide suggested. It can be brought up on any computer that it is plugged into as an overlay on the desktop and is fully functional without any installation.

First try, I was able to convert a CD to MP3 files on the same smart drive the program was on. Only problem was I found you must be on line when you start to "RIP" if you want the data base info along with the Music.

There is no provision to access the info after you start. The set up for each output was very straight forward with the Radio type video display. You can convert from and to Mp3,WAV,WMA, and Ogg. formats.

I was not familiar with the Ogg. format but discovered that it was an open source download music site called VORBIS with medium quality format.

Evidently there is no provision to burn CD's or DVD's without using some other program on your PC. At the download price of $29.99, the best competitive program would be MP3 Maker by MAGIX software, which will burn CD's, same price.

I tried to call their support in Ca. to see if I wasn't configured to burn from their program. After calling the included number, I was given a support number (949-421-0712) which didn't work.

The best features are the attractive screen interface, and the portabillity with various computers. If you are archiving with music files, you need file conversion.

Very simple and easy to use—a good buy for the price. For more information or to download the program, visit the NTI website.