[Al4x]

I dont like carrying lots of dvds around on the train etc, infact im in the process of removing optical media from common usage to the point im taking out my laptops optical drive and putting in a second hdd

so i need something where i can rip dvds to mpeg4, avi etc

it doesnt have to be free if its good

thanks

 

[TickTockMan]

This is what I use to get videos onto my iPod. Works great, easy, and free open source software. For Mac and Windows platforms.

HandBrake

 

[Al4x]

can it take the file straight from the dvd?

with my iphone software i put the dvd in, start avex, then it starts recording and is done, 20min conv/hour of dvd

 

[appophylite]

I think my sister said she uses iriverter for ripping DVD to mpg for her Zune. I may be wrong though.

*Edit*-It is the program she uses. Looks pretty decent too.

 

[Dzjudz]

If you just want to rip the DVD I would suggest either DVD Shrink or DVD Decrypter.

 

[manaox2]

X2 on DVD Decrypter.

 

[yuckymucky]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dzjudz /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you just want to rip the DVD I would suggest either DVD Shrink or DVD Decrypter.

I would second either of those.

 

[AuroraProject]

DVD Shrink doesn't create mpeg4 or avi though, it will only make an iso or vob files. Try DVD Fab HD Decrypter, it decrypts and will convert for use on mobile devices and such.

 

[Capital R]

+1 for Handbrake!

 

[yuckymucky]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AuroraProject /img/forum/go_quote.gif DVD Shrink doesn't create mpeg4 or avi though, it will only make an iso or vob files.

Ah yes, I missed that part in his question. In that case you could use DVD Decrypter and AutoGK if you are looking for something simple and easy. ( Doom9.net - The Definitive DVD Backup Resource ) I would also go for Handbrake, as stated before, it might be even easier to use.

 

[krmathis]

Heads up for these rippers:
* MacTheRipper
* Handbrake

 

[craiglester]

Handbrake is great on the mac, and sucks royally on pc's.
If you've got nero, you can use the ripper / encoder in that, of course, not on CSS protected discs, but I'd use AnyDVD to allow that. they also do a mobile dvd clone program that might fit your needs.

 

[Al4x]

dvd decrypter is looking good

with the avex for iphone one the program skips to the actual start of the film (pst all the titles etc) then you hit record. and it copies the actual film to the hard drive, job done

is this capable of that?

 

[Quaddy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Heads up for these rippers: <snip>

We don't discuss illegal activities around here!

 

[Al4x]

no i need to put my existing dvds onto my laptops second hard drive, im getting rid of the optical drive cause thats the only thing i use it for