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I'm looking for a program that will allow me to convert video files to DVD format, like .AVI to DVD files to be played back in DVD players, possibly with the ability to create menus & chapters. What is the best in your opinion? Price doesn't matter to much, looking for something that is worth it...unless there is a free one out there!

No question in my mind: DVDFlick.
http://www.dvdflick.net/

I like Nero for just burning pre-made media. It'll do menus, but the content has to be premade and ready to toss together. For editing the content, I still use TMPGenc Express and DVD Author. It's not free ($100 for Express), but it's wide ranging in it's abilities. Lot's of great formats to pick from during the editing. I use it most of the time, so it makes the higher priced Adobe jealous...and me feeling like I wasted money. Adobe is high quality, but it's really above my needs. Maybe junior movie makers love it, but I get by with TMPGenc stuff just fine.

Otherwise, Windows can just burn the .AVI's to discs as all set-tops should play that format fine. Menu's are out, but it's a start. I probably haven't explored into it in Win7 movie maker or too far in Nero, but it's worth a shot too. Nero Ultimate is like $75.