Berlin (Germany) - Nero today released information about the upcoming Nero 8 software package for creating, editing, ripping, converting and burning digital media content.

Optimized for Windows Vista, Nero 8 sports a brand new user interface, which it says will maximize efficiency with a "one-stop solution for creating and managing digital media projects."

For example, every form of multimedia editing is available with one click from the product launch page.  Nero says the new package will also include full support of high definition video, including playback of high-def disc video.

Nero 8 will also allow users to upload videos directly to sites like Youtube and Myspace.  Additionally, the new software will contain more advanced CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD burning features.

Other enhancements include live previews of files before opening them, integration with the Vista sidebar and a data backup feature.

The application will be available direct from Nero for around $80 or at retailers for around $100.  Existing Nero customers can upgrade at a discounted rate.  The release date is scheduled for October 1.

8 already? I think nero ups their numbers too fast ...

Aug 30, 2007 12:24     

8 already? I think nero ups their numbers too fast just to get subcribers to pay again.
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I agree

Aug 30, 2007 15:03     

burning Bluray and HD Dvd are already in version 7.
Ron report abuse vote down vote up Votes: +0

Agree but...

Aug 30, 2007 16:56     

Not that I don't agree, but if you don't need the new features just don't buy it.
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No they don't.

Aug 31, 2007 10:35     

The last Nero release was over 2 years ago. I'm not going to buy the new suite anytime soon, but it's good to see development instead of intentional stagnation.
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