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Year after year, Sonic receives awards and acclaim from influential professional organizations and leading publications in the video, audio, and television industries.

Easy Media Creator 10
Roxio Easy Media Creator 10 Wins PC Magazine's Editors' Choice Award
macworld
"EMC 10, however, is a better choice for Vista users because of its metadata sharing and impressive mobile device support. Most important, however, it's just better integrated and, above all, easier to use. On that basis, Roxio Easy Media Creator 10 wins our Editors' Choice."
PC Magazine - October 2007
   
Popcorn 3
Macworld - 4.5 mice out of 5
macworld
"Popcorn 3 is a solid upgrade to an already useful application for Mac movie enthusiasts looking to get the most out of their video entertainment. TivoToGo support, EyeTV and H.264 Turbo support, batch features, and Director’s Cut capabilities only scratch the surface of this powerful video conversion tool."
Macworld - December 2007
   
Toast 8 Titanium
Macworld - Best Of Show
mac world
Toast 8 Titanium wins Macworld Expo and Conference 2007's Best of Show award. This award marks the third time in the past four years Roxio's products have taken home the coveted prize.
Macworld - January 2007
   
iLounge - Best Of Show
pc world
Toast 8 wins ilounge.com Best of Show award at Macworld 2007
iLounge - January 2007
   
Easy Media Creator 9
PC Magazine's Editors' Choice Award
pc mag
Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 wins PC Magazine's Editors' Choice Award
PC Magazine - November 2006
   
Easy Media Creator 7.5
PC World - Best of the Best
pc world
PC World, World Class Awards honor the best in computers, hardware, software, and the Internet. Easy Media Creator 7 was selected the ‘best of the best' after being judged on usability, design, innovation, features, value, and performance.
PC World - June 2004
   
eMedia - Editor's Choice
emedia
“The overall effect is so overwhelming there’s really nothing out there that can compete.
Roxio’s got all-stars at positions the competition doesn’t even touch.”
eMedia - April '04
 
CNET - Editor's Choice
cnet
“Easy Media Creator 7.0 offers the most comprehensive and well-integrated suite of CD- and DVD-burning tools on the market. More integrated digital media components than any other suite; interface intuitive enough for beginners, rich enough for more advanced users.”
CNET - March 2004
 
Maximum PC - Easy Kick Ass Award
maximum pc
Roxio's newest CD- and DVD-burning software suite boasts shocking power
“...Easy Media Creator 7 absolutely blows away its predecessor—and the competition—in every category...”
Maximum PC - July ‘04
   
   
MyDVD Studio
Camcorder.com - Select Editor's Choice
MyDVDwas awarded the Select Editor's Choice Award for Consumer DVD Software by camcorderinfo.com. "MyDVDis one of the most versatile consumer programs for creating DVDs. The program is very easy to use, while at the same time giving you more customization options than any other consumer program. The conversion tools that ensure your videos are DVD-compatible are great."
Camcorder.com
 
Connected Home
connected
"Sonic Solutions' Sonic MyDVD has been a must-have application since last year's version 4 debuted. This year, the company turns it up a notch with MyDVD 5.3..."
Connected Home - December 2003
 
eMedia
emedia
"The best of both (DVD authoring and CD creation) as you'll find anywhere, it essays competence in areas that Easy CD & DVD Creator and Nero don't even attempt.”
eMedia - November 2003
 
CNET
cnet
"Sonic MyDVD Studio Deluxe 5.3 contains all the tools most users will need ... It's also the friendliest, most intuitive DVD/CD suite on the market."
CNET - October 2003
 
Videomaker
videomaker
"MyDVD 5.3 is the easiest and fastest DVD authoring software we've seen (and we've seen 'em all). The competition in the $50-$100 DVD authoring software category is fierce,... MyDVD is the way to go."
Videomaker - October 2003
 
 
RecordNow
CNet - Editor's Choice
cnet
"Get RecordNow!... It’s that good"
CNET - May 2002
 
eMedia Live - Editors' Choice
emedia
"The finest Windows CD/DVD recording package"
eMedia Live - May 2002
 
CNET
cnet

"Well-earned reputation for stability and ease of use... one of the best buys."
CNET

 
ZDNET
zdnet

"This Powerful Program can burn everything."
ZDNet

 
DVDit
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EMedia Live, October 2005  
 
  "Sonic Solutions DVDit Pro 6 has something to offer nearly every class of user"
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Audio Video Producer, September 2005
   
  "The menu design capabilities, playlists, and interface enhancements coupled with the behind the scenes improvements make DVDit Pro 6 a serious workhorse DVD authoring package. The interface has been updated for a more professional working style, and the capability to customize your workspace makes it that much more intuitive, as is dual display support to spread out the tools."
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EventDV Magazine, September 2005
   
  “Most recently, I've become a convert to DVDit 6, primarily because of its straightforward operating paradigm and, through eDVD, the ability to enhance the playback experience on computers with high-definition video, PDF files, Web links, and other content. If you're not looking at eDVD yet, you definitely should be, either as an adjunct to your current authoring program or as part of DVDit. The $399 purchase price of DVDit Pro 6, which includes eDVD, makes it a no-brainer.”
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5 out of 5 stars
www.jimcoaddins.com- September 2005
   
  "We can highly recommend DVDit without trepidation. It's easy to use, extremely powerful, and provides great output."
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4 out of 5 stars
DV Magazine, September 2005
   
  "Sonic eDVD 4 is a fast and simple solution for enhancing DVD productions with external links to additional online and on-disc resources."
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EMedia Editor's Choice Award
emedia
EMedia — August 2004
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EMedia Editor's Choice Award
emedia
EMedia — August 2004
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Videomaker Magazine- Best Product of the Year 2000
An exciting development in the world of digital video editing is the ability to create DVD videos directly from a home computer. Providing one of the first industry-standard software solutions for CD/DVD creation, DVDit! comes bundled with a number of turnkey DVD-creation workstations. Its combination of ease of use and powerful labor-saving tools make it a winner in our CD/DVD authoring software category.
 
Millimeter Magazine- Tommy Award
 
DVDit! won the prestigious Tommy Award, as the "Most Innovative Product" for professional post production. Presented by Millimeter, the industry's leading film and post-production trade publication acknowledge achievement in new product and technology development. Sonic DVDit!was awarded a Tommy because its simplicity heralds [the] future trend.
 
Television Broadcast Magazine - Editor's Pick of Show
 

Sonic DVDit!was selected Editor's Pick of Show for NAB 2000 by the editors of Television Broadcast Magazine....To be a Pick of Show winner, the [26] editors must unanimously agree on the product or technology selected.

 
Video System Magazine - Most Innovative Product of the Year
 

DVDit! was named the "Most Innovative Product of the Year" by the editors of Video Systems Magazine. "In our opinion...Sonic DVDit!stood out from the crowd for its high quality and low cost," said Stephen Porter, editor of Video Systems. "It is no surprise that DVDit! is rapidly gaining support from such vendors as Avid, Matrox, Media 100 and NEC, all of whom have chosen to bundle their own products with this powerful DVD tool."

   
   
 
Toast
Burn World
5 out of 5 from

"Toast 7 is the best way to save, share and enjoy a lifetime of digital music, movies and photos on CD and DVD. Burn large files across multiple discs. Compress and copy DVD movies. Add over 50 hours of music to an audio DVD - with on-screen TV menus, shuffle play, and rich Dolby Digital sound. Turn DivX files into DVDs. Create stunning multi-image HD slideshows with collages, motion effects, titles and background soundtracks. Enjoy HD playback in your living room today!"

"The fastest and most reliable burning software for the Mac OS - Toast."
BurnWolrd - Oct 19 , 2006
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MyMac web site
4.5 stars from MyMac
"All told, the Toast 6 Titanium package is solid. The software looks and feels a bit different than the average OS X application, but it has a great feature set, and will suit almost everyone's burning desires."
MyMac web site - February 2004
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CNET - Best Mac Burning Software
cnet
"If you need more control over your CD and DVD burning than your Mac OS's built-in features allow, Toast 6.0 Titanium is this year's app of choice."
CNET
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MacHome - 5 stars
mac home
"With so many new features added, Toast 6 Titanium almost feels like a new program, except that the same familiar layout and ease-of-use remain."
MacHome
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Apple Legal website
"Excellent!" from Apple Legal
"Roxio has been busy this year and has done some excellent work on their Mac version of CD/DVD burning software. In fact, Toast 6 Titanium may be one of the best software packages in 2003."
Apple Legal website - November 2003
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MacUser Awards - Winner 2003
macuser
"Toast Titanium 6 was the standout application for good reasons. Not only did this market-leading program markedly improve on its core CD authoring abilities, but it added a suite of stunning new features, bringing easy and flexible video CD and DVD creation to a new audience."
MacUser Magazine - November 2003
 
Macworld UK - 5 stars
macworld uk
"…great leaps forward in technology are rare. However, Toast 6 has come up with the goods. There are many reasons to upgrade, and even more reasons to buy it if you haven't already."
Macworld Magazine UK - November 2003
 
Geek Patrol - 9 out of 10
geek patrol
"… there is a lot more that can be done with blank CDs and DVDs that OS X just can't do; fortunately, Toast can."
Geek Patrol - November 2003
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Applelinks - 5 stars
applelinks
"...if you do any kind of CD burning at all, there are no solid reasons why you shouldn't have a copy of Toast 6 Titanium now."
Applelinks - November 2003
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MacFormat - 4.5 stars
macformat
"…still the best and most versatile way to burn your digital life onto CDs and DVDs."
MacFormat Magazine - November 2003
 
Personal Computer World - 5 stars
personal computer world
"Toast 6 is the most impressive version yet. CD and DVD authoring on the Mac wouldn't be the same without it."
Personal Computer World
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IT Enquirer - 4 stars
it enquirer
"…I find Toast Titanium 6 very much a program recalling a "Wow" feeling I've not felt in ages."
IT Enquirer - October 2003
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Arizona Mac User's Group
5 stars- Arizona Mac User's Group
"Toast is THE standard for burning DVD and CD on the Macintosh."
Arizona Mac User Group, September 2003
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MacUser - 4.5 mice
macuser
"There's something for everyone here, and enough new features to attract new users and upgraders alike. If you want more than the most basic CD burning options at your disposal, Toast is still way ahead of the pack."
MacUser Magazine, September 2003
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Tech-edge E-zine
Editor's Choice - Tech-edge E-zine
"If Toast hadn't existed, I just might have switched to a nondescript IBM-PC clone long ago to do my burning."
Tech-edge E-zine, August 2003
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Toast with Jam
eMedia
Tools of the Trade: Toast with Jam 6 - eMedia
Once again, Roxio's got a winner here. For Mac users who want more control way more control - over their audio creations than they can get from iTunes, Toast 6 with Jam is a no-brainer.
eMedia, July 2004
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PC World
Rip, Edit, Burn – PC World
Since I find Apple's burning tools difficult to customize, I definitely appreciate Toast's simple and flexible interface. But it's the extras included in Toast With Jam 6 that make the more expensive suite fun to play with.
PC World, June 2004
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TechEdge
5 stars and Editor's Choice - TechEdge
...every one of our reviewers loved Toast with Jam 6 without reservation. It is the finest release of software that Roxio has ever made
TechEdge, April 2004 Winner
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Macworld Expo

Best of Show -
Macworld Expo

Macworld 2004
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Popcorn
First Look - Macworld Magazine
  “Popcorn is handier than ever in its second major revision, and definitely worth the upgrade.”
Macworld Magazine, April 2006
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Excellent - C|NET
cnet
“Roxio Popcorn 2 is a simple and excellent solution for users who have lots of unencrypted DVDs that they want to copy or who have video files sitting on their hard drive that they wish could be on their video-friendly iPod.”
C|NET, April 2006
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Macworld Expo - Winner – Best of Show
best of show
“Popcorn puts a friendly face on the backup of unencrypted DVDs, using Roxio's proven Toast engine and an intuitive visual interface.”
Macworld, January 2005
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Alaska Apple User Group
5 moose from Alaska Apple User Group
"Popcorn™ helps you easily make high quality copies of your DVD movies by compressing content to fit on a standard 4.7 GB DVD disk without loss of high video quality and full audio fidelity. "
Alaska Apple User Group, January 2005
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IT Enquirer
5 stars- IT Enquirer

"Easy to use, fully automated DVD copying. Capability to fit large movies on a single layer DVD disc. Excellent compression with acceptable quality." Read Full Article
IT Enquirer, January 2005

   
Rail Head Design
A simple and indispensable addition to anyone’s video toolbox- Rail Head Design

"As for the compression, Popcorn does an amazing job. Even at the 42% compression when copying all the DVD data, I can't see any visible difference in the quality of the footage on my Mac or my TV — even in fast motion, dark, or high contrast areas."
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Rail Head Design - January 2005

 
 
The Boom Box
Surf Bits
The Boom Box, One Heck of a Suite - Surf-Bits
"I have used CD Spin Doctor for many years and I can tell you that it does a very good job of conversion, you will be happy with it's performance."
Surf-Bits - June 2005
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CNET
The Boom Box Review - CNET
"Roxio's affordable suite of audio utilities will delight novice and intermediate music lovers looking to get the most out of iTunes."
CNET - June 2005
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Jupiter Research
More Than Sound from the Boom Box - Jupiter Research
"Great utilities that can really enhance using an iPod"
Jupiter Research - June 2005
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Macworld
Hands On With The Boom Box - Macworld
"An excellent value for all this software."
Macworld, June 2005
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Forbes
Digitizing Your Vinyl - Forbes
"CD Spin Doctor is the kind of easy-to-use program for importing analog audio that I've wanted for a long time."
Forbes, June 2005
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Newsweek
Digital DJ's Are Turning The Tables - Newsweek
"New software can analyze your music and create pleasing mixes you might never have considered."
Newsweek, June 2005
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DVD Producer
Video Systems- DVD Producer wins Pick Hit Award
DVD Producerwas recently recognized at NAB 2002 by Video Systemswith their Pick Hit award. In order to be designated a "Pick Hit," products are judged based on criteria such as innovation, positive impact on users' everyday work, providing substantial improvement to previous technology, and prices that are within the reach of the intended users.
Video Systems - 2002
 
 
 
Company
Sonic News
  May 6 2008 - USA
Sonic Solutions Announces Upcoming Schedule of Events
 
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  April 29, 2008 - USA
Sonic Acquires Simple Star, Provider of Online Digital Media Software and Services
 
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  April 17, 2008 - USA
Sonic and Sony Power BD-Live Solutions for Hollywood
 
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  April 15, 2008 - USA
Sonic Debuts Lemony Pro Subtitling Suite
 
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  April 14, 2008 - USA
Sonic Upgrades Industry Standard Blu-ray Disc Authoring Suite
 
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  March 13, 2008 - USA
Roxio Launches Toast 9 Titanium
 
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  March 5, 2008 - USA
Global Digital Media Xchange Increases Blu-ray Disc Production Capacity with Sonic
 
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  February 26, 2008 - USA
Sonic Solutions Reports Selected Preliminary Financial Results for Third Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2007; Updates Guidance
 
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  February 19, 2008 - USA
Sonic Gains Retail Market Share in 2007
 
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  February 13, 2008 - USA
Roxio Launches New Applications for Video, Music and On-the-Go Enthusiasts
 
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  February 11, 2008 - USA
PLDS Licenses Qflix
 
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  February 5, 2008 - USA
Sonic Solutions Announces Conference Call for Q3 Fiscal 2008 Preliminary Financial Results
 
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  January 30, 2008 - USA
Sonic's Professional Products Group to Fuel Growth of Blu-ray Disc and Digital Distribution
 
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  January 22, 2008 - USA
Roxio Launches BackOnTrack Online
 
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  January 07, 2008 - USA
RITEK Corporation Signs Qflix Technology Licensing Agreement with Sonic
 
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Sonic Coverage
  Business 2.0
Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 wins PC Magazine's Editors' Choice Award
 
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  Business 2.0
DVDs: They will survive
 
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