OAK's "SimpliCD" review - Page 11

Final Conclusion

OAK's first attempt to enter the CD Recording arena can be judged as succeful. SimpliCD is currently the easiest CDR software for novice users. The software really integrates inside Windows OS system and with simple moves you can burn CDs without need to open external software. SimpliCD also offers some unique features, for now, since it's the first software that supports fully the new "MultiPlay" standard and "CD-CA" authoring. Soon DVD and CD stand alone devices will come out that will support both formats and SimpliCD is prepared. SimpliCD also includes a very well done on-line help application called "CD-Guide" that can easily help you discover the software internal secrets.

But as always nothing is perfect. The product's price makes it directly comparable with long traditional contesters ,Nero and NTI (Ez CD Creator's price is much higher) that currently control the CDR software market. SimpliCD biggest disadvantage is the lack of many CD project tasks like Nero/Ez CD Creator and NTI CD Maker 2000 support, for covers the advanced user needs. Also its CD Copy engine is weak with protected CDs and needs improvement.

We think that OAK's SimpliCD will take a share from the CD-Recording software pie but for dominating the market will need to add much more features to win the advanced users also...