I was reviewing this thread regarding ISO files.
My question is - How are these files useful? What are the benefits of having them?
I created an NRG with Nero, and I want to create the more widely compatible ISO file instead.
Can I play this ISO directly from the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?
If so, does Nero, WMP, Quicktime or any Adobe/Macromedia applications play them from the HDD in the ISO format?
I know I can use them to burn to a disc, but I can do that with the regualr files . . . right?
Well, maybe not HD DVD's and Blue-ray . . . ?
I noticed TDK's HD DVD recordable is now only $9.50. How much is the damn burner? My online movie service ships HD and BR. Is it cost effective yet? not to mention the time spent on the entire process. I don't even burn my regular DVD's anymore. In fact, I just started investing in 500GB SATA HDD's, and I am ripping them to my HDD's to later insert into my Netgear SC101T. (movie only in most cases. I watch the extras once in a blue moon. I need the space.)
I am curious if backing up my movies onto my HDD's in ISO is more functional than the VIDEO_TS folders. My concern is data corruption. What if one or two files in the VIDEO_TS folder become corrupt? I can identify which one by playing each one individually; fast forwarding to see if it freezes. Delete it, and replace it from the original disc. That's one way of doing it.
ISO - I would have to rip the entire movie to the HDD; strip it with CloneDVD (Movie only), and recreate the ISO.
These are my thoughts on these two methods, and that is why I am curious about the ISO. Any advice on the best way to manage an ISO movie library would be helpful.
This method applies to HD DVD's and Blue-ray as well. That NRG file I mentioned earlier, is Full Metal Jacket (HD DVD). 30 GB's. Wow! Is there a way to slim it down to Movie Only?
Thanks, and hopefully my advice was useful for someone new to the Movie Storage era.