The Iomega Corporation, which deals in portable data storage, and ValuSoft, a publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and productivity software, have teamed up to introduce Burn & Go Gold, the newest CD burning software for PC.

The sequel to Burn & Go, ValuSoft's highly successful debut CD-Recording program, Burn & Go Gold features HotBurn from Iomega. This new program combines what were once time-consuming CD recording functions into one powerful and customizable interface. Perfect for backing up hard drives, creating custom music CDs, burning MP3s and organizing digital photos, Burn & Go Gold offers a full suite of features.

"HotBurn has consistently performed faster than industry leading products in usability testing. In four out of five tasks measured, users were able to set up and complete CD projects quicker using our technology," says Germaine Ward, Vice President of Sales for Iomega.

Burn & Go Gold's technology extends beyond burning CDs. Integrated label technology imports file and track information for quicker label and jewel case cover creation. Users can create their own disk art using label templates, or select from 10,000+ cool clipart images. Burn & Go Gold also includes 20 CD labels and a labeling system for users to affix their custom CD labels onto their newly burned CDs.

"We are pleased to have partnered with Iomega," states Scott Zerby, President of ValuSoft. "They have made the overwhelmingly complex task of CD burning fast, easy and fun for everyone--whether a novice or experienced user. They have set a new standard for the CD-Recording software category."

Burn & Go Gold will be available for $19.99 at most computer software retailers and mass merchants in January.

Sounds like a lotta bang for the buck. Should I consider givin' up my Nero? Hhmm, for 20 bux, I could get this _just_ for the labelling and jewel cards, since i still have yet to find the perfect app for that.

milla, good labelling software is hard to find. Agreed.

~Heidi