RECORDNOW MAX is good i agree,but the fact is it cannot create propper dvd complient video files,it can only do data disks.adding video ts and audio ts folders to a new data compilation in recordnow max is all it can do with dvd movies.NOT ALL set top dvd players will recognise these disks created this way.PRIMO dvd is the more professional of the two softwares by far,and a lot more powerfull.you cannot even d/load primo or buy it as far as im aware,its only supplied in certain retail dvd recorder packages....BUT EACH TO THERE OWN GUYS.