Specifically, backing up 4.17GB of files to a Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-109 on our Dual 2.6 GHz PowerPC G5 took 8 minutes 35 seconds with Toast and 8:40 using OS X's internal disc-burning facility.

Don't expect Toast to speed your backups significantly, however, as we saw little performance difference on our tests. When it comes to backing up data, Toast's disc-burning capabilities are more intuitive than those of Mac OS X-especially if you're used to working with a dedicated program or wizard for selecting files and burning options, as most Windows programs offer, rather than using an extension of Mac OS's Finder. If you're an active multimedia producer or consumer, or fastidious about data backups, you're likely to find one or more functions that more than justify Toast's $99.95 (direct) price tag. With its Toast suite, Roxio delivers more capable data and disc-copying functions than those found in Mac OS X, and its audio- and video-related features complement iLife. But as with anything else, there's always room for improvement.

Users frequently laud the Apple Mac OS X for its ease of use and for enhancements like the powerful iLife suite. Best Malware Removal and Protection Software.

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