Copy DVDs? 12 Legit Reasons...

Copy DVDs and go straight to hell. That's what the entertainment industry wants you to believe. Every DVD you buy these days has dire warnings about the evils of making copies.

But I contend that there are many legitimate reasons to copy DVDs and other similar media. Like the gun that can be used to punch holes in paper targets or to kill, software to copy DVDs is simply a tool whose use depends on the user.

Here are 12 legitimate reasons to copy DVDs and other discs...

1) Create "travel copies" of movies.

Even though the cost of DVD movies has dropped a lot in recent years, they still aren't throwaway cheap. Taking a movie on the road puts the disc in some potentially rough surroundings. Make a copy of your original movie and take it with you. That way, if it gets ruined you're out a few pennies instead of several dollars.

2) Create "travel copies of CDs.

The same advice applies to the iPod-challenged music lover.

3) Create expendable copies of video games.

Have you priced video game discs lately? Make a copy of any new video game purchases and put the original someplace safe. If the kids ruin that copy of Doom, you can simply make them another.

4) Create "working copies" of expensive software.

Back in the really olden days, many software packages came with two copies of the program floppy. Either that or they falt out told you to make a copy to keep the original safe. While today's CD-ROMs are much hardier than the old floppy disks, making a working copy is still good advice.

5) Make family copies of vacation videos.

Did you take your camcorder on that trip of a lifetime? Then you spent hours editing the raw footage, adding funny titles and showing things in their best light? Why not show off your masterpiece by copying the DVD for friends and relatives?

6) Make family copies of photo albums.

Instead of inflicting a traditional slide show and inducing comas, why not send a DVD copy of your slides home with friends and relatives? Especially if they are prominently featured in those photos. That wau they can look at their own leisure and get their own reprints.

7) Make video DVD business cards.

If you're in a service business, like real estate, insurance or financial planning, why not send your current customers and prospects a DVD business card? Make it a video newsletter or seminar on recent changes that might affect them. They'll remember it a lot longer than that fancy fridge magnet with your picture on it.

8) Make a home inventory DVD.

Document your possessions, including serial numbers. Make copies of the DVD and distribute them to your safe deposit box, your attorney and your insurance agent.

9) Make offsite copies of important business data.

Scan or video tax records. Make a CD-ROM with your computer database, customer list and mailing lists. Store a copy in your desk and one in your safe deposit box.

10) Make a DVD of your will.

Depending on your family situation, a video will is a way to reach beyond the grave to tell people you love them, pr pit in their eyes. As above, copies of the DVD go to your safe deposit box and your lawyer.

11) Make DVDs of house tours and send a copy to prospects.

When you sell your house, make a DVD tour showing everything in its best light. Make copies of the DVD and leave them for people touring the house to take with them. Make the closing title the contact information for your agent.

12) Video kids' recitals, plays, sports, etc.

This should be an obvious one. Grandparents, parents in the military, faraway relatives all want to see your kids' crowning achievements, right? So bring your camcorder to the event and record it. Send plenty of copies.

There you have it. 12 legitimate reasons to copy DVDs and other optical media. Of course, to make all those copies, you'll need DVD Copying Software. PureDVDcopy has good 24/7 tech support and instant access.

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