Apple has done its best to make Video-iPod-compatible video content available for purchase and download through its online store, and a number of other companies and vendors have adopted the format. But most users already have material that they'd like to watch on their new video ipod - files such as iMovies, DVDs that they own, TV shows that have been recorded with a Mac-based digital video recorder (DVR), etc. Can these be played back on the new video iPod? The answer is: OF COURSE THEY CAN! converting them is easy.
Below is the low-down on the top software programs that allow you to rip DVDs to your iPod.
#1 -- Cucusoft PSP/iPod Video Converter + DVD to PSP/iPod Converter Suite
Its name is a mouthful, that’s for sure, but all of it is true. Widely considered as perhaps the best iPod converter around, Cucusoft’s iPod Converter Suite is actually four programs bundled together to form an all-in-one video conversion package.
With this Suite, you can convert all your favorite DVDs from your collection and almost all other types of video files you have stored, then play them on your new Video iPod or even a PSP (Playstation Portable). Now, you can bring your favorite movies along with you and watch them through iPod whenever, wherever.
It’s an excellent program for beginners. You don’t need to have any media know-how to get this thing started. If you’re trying to rip movies from a DVD, just pop in the disc into your computer and launch the Cucusoft iPod Converter Suite. The program will automatically load the disc, allowing you to select the file format to play on your iPod.
And the software can support almost all types of media files out there, such as, AVI, DivX, Xvid, MP43, MPEG1, MPEG2, .asf, .wmv, .mov, .rm, .rmvb, Video DVD disc, .VOB, .IFO, VCD, and SVCD. In addition, for people who are looking to do more with their movies, the Converter Suite supports various iPod video sizes including H.264 video (up to 768 kbps, 320 x 240, 30 frames per sec, Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC up to 160 kbps, 48 khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats), MPEG-4 video (up to 2.5 mbps, 480 x 480, 30 frames per sec, Simple Profile with AAC-LC up to 160 kbps, 48 khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats).
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows 9x/2000/NT/XP/2003 server
DirectX 8.0 or later (this is most likely already on your system, but can be downloaded for free from Microsoft if not)
Minimum MMX-enhanced CPU
Minimum 32 MB RAM or more
Any VGA card
#2 –Lenogo DVD Movie to iPod Video Converter
If you want a fast, solid, and stable converter that delivers time after time without crashing, then look for the Lenogo DVD Movie to iPod Video Converter. With a user-friendly design and an interface that’s straightforward, even beginners will find it easy to operate. Just one note though: If you’re a first-time user, now is probably a good time to start learning the basics about media files. Lenogo DVD Movie to iPod Video Converter is a professional DVD to iPod converter software, the fastest so far in the world.
Convert all kinds of DVD to iPod video (mp4) format with a conversion speed that is far faster than real-time. Now, you can convert an entire DVD movie in half an hour on a high-end computer. Of course, there are many factors that could affect the actual conversion speed, factors like the following:
DVD to iPod conversion process is closely related to hardware. Conversion speed is subject to the quality of DVD discs and speed of hard drivers.
The speed figures depicted in Lenogo website’s diagram are test data which may differ from computers.
Unregistered version is slower than the registered one because each frame in the former version is noted with “Unregistered version” which wastes time.
#3 – PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter
With the PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter, converting videos with “just one click” is more than just a figure of speech. It’s as real as it’s going to get. And what’s more, it can do it fast, too!
The PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter converts DVD to iPod Video in one click, as well as Tivo2Go, DivX and other popular video files (such as MPEG, WMV, AVI, and RealMedia) to iPod. Super fast conversion speed with high quality plus advanced video editing features give you everything you need to turn iPod into a portable media center. Watch TVs, movies, home videos on the go and experience a new lifestyle with the PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter.
The software is great for beginners. There’s very little you have to figure out by yourself since you’ll be prompted all the way.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
PC (Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
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