Here we continue our review of the best software programs for processing a format conversion between standard DVD's and the video iPod. All of these software programs allow you to rip DVDs directly to your iPod.
#4 – XiliSoft DVD to iPod Converter
With a nice-looking interface and slightly advanced options, the XiliSoft DVD to iPod Converter is very much set up for the intermediate user. A beginner may be able to use it with little problem, but if you want to make a lot of adjustments, you need guidance to avoid getting into trouble with this program.
As a powerful DVD ripper, the XiliSoft DVD to iPod Converter can rip DVD to VCD, DVD to DivX, DVD to MPEG, DVD to WMV, DVD to AVI, DVD to WMA, DVD to ASF, and other popular video and audio formats with just a few clicks. The software supports ripping DVD by custom file size, as well as splitting output file to fit your CD-R. Also, if you happen to have a favorite segment of a DVD, you can rip that particular segment to play it back on your Video iPod.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
OS Supported: Windows 98/ME/NT4/2000/XP
Hardware: Intel Pentium II 350 MHz or above, or any Athlon
64 MB RAM or above
#5 -- Makayami iPod Media Studio
A program with all the right features, Makayami iPod Media Studio has the one feature that Apple didn’t give you – the fastest software to transfer DVDs directly to your video iPod and enjoy them on the gorgeous 2.5” LCD-monitor.
The software allows you to take any movie from you DVD collection and play it back in your iPod Video on the go. If you’re looking for something entirely different, you can also take recorded TV-material or home movies from your DV-camcorder or digital still camera, and convert those into small files you can load into you iPod Video.
The program is fairly easy to use and fast. All it requires is two clicks of the mouse to get the conversion going, optimizing the small output files for playback with the iPod built-in video player. You can also store up to 100 hours of video (60 GB model) or 50 hours (30 GB model) of feature films, TV, or other content on your iPod with the help of this software – providing the perfect pocket entertainment center for frequent travelers or to keep kids happy in the back of the car.
The software will automatically zoom and crop 16:9 widescreen movies to fit on the 4:3 iPod screen – a feature which you can manually turn off
SUPPORT AND REQUIREMENTS:
Foreign languages support
Subtitles
Dolby Surround Sound
No need for Quicktime Pro
PC with Windows XP, NT, or Windows 2000
#6 – InterVideo i Video to Go
The software has a professional looking interface with function controls right where they should be. It also comes with a good help section so those who aren’t as savvy with media software will have no trouble at all figuring this one out. InterVideo i Video to Go supports a wide range of conversions including MPEG4, H.264, DVD Video, AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, DiVX®, ASF, DVR-MS, and 3GP. And all that in just three simple easy steps.
The InterVideo i Video to Go features only one screen the whole conversion process. That’s right, just one window for all tasks. It’s quick and easy with no learning curve.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Processor: Intel Pentium III 600 Mhz processor (Intel Pentium 4 1.8G processor, recommended)
RAM: 128 MB system memory (256 MB system memory recommended)
Operating System: Windows 2000/XP
Sound: Windows compatible sound card that supports 48 KHz playback (PCI recommended)
Display: 800x600, 256 colors (800x600, 16/24/32 bits color)
Hard Drive: 50 MB of hard disk space for program installation
DirectX: DirectX 9