Elby CloneCD CD-R Software

Review Pages

1. History
2. CD-Protections Overview
3. Copy Protection Detectors
4. Add-ons Patchers
5. Interface - Options (1)
6. Interface - Options (2)
7. Various Protection Tests - Page 1
8. Various Protection Tests - Page 2
9. Various Protection Tests - Page 3
10. Tests Conclusion
11. Final Conclusion
12. FAQ
13. Hardware Suggestions
14. Tips
15. Future Plans

CloneCD Guide - Page 11

Final Conclusion

Positive (+)

Negative (-)

- Ability to make backups of most major protections found on the market nowadays (SafeDisc, SecuROM, ProtectCD, PSX LibCrypt)
- Latest versions supports most current CDR-W drives with "SAO RAW" compatible mode!
- Low price (45$)
- You don't need any ASPI drivers in order to run it
- Very good engine for ignoring read errors
- Don't causes any problems to other CDR Software
- Regulars updates for fixing/updating program features

- It doesn't defeat the boot protection scheme on Playstation CDs ,so you still need a Modchip or Action Replay in order to run your safety backup (well,no one has succeeded so far to find a solution :-)
- Some protections less present on the market can't be copied yet (DiscGuard, CD-Cops). Also some titles protected with LibCrypt (like MediEvil 2) seems not to be copyable...

Released earlier in November 99, CloneCD has been the first innovative CD-Replicator, which allows the user to make a perfect safety backup of the majority protected CDs found on the market. Moreover, we could also add that it is one the best CD replicator since it has unique options, which are not found in competitor's software (CDRWin, Fireburner). PadusDJ, BlindWrite and WinOnCD (!) added DAO-RAW at their latest versions and as it seems, they will be strong competitors for the near future..

Wish list for coming versions

- Support BIN/CUE images (extract/burning)
- Support ISO images (extract/burning)
- Support for multiple CDR-W drives burn
- Option to leave the CD open
- Ability to burn RAW SAO on a drive with RAW DAO