Sam - DFW

Is it possible for me to transfer movies to my video iPod and watch them inflight? It has been a couple of years since I ripped Netflix movies to my Dell notebook to watch while traveling international - and the studios may have made even this impossible. I did a preliminary search and was unable to find an answer, so sorry if this has been covered. According to Apple, the 80g has 6.5 hour video playback which would accommodate 2 movies, and I don't mind the tiny screen.

TIA,

Sam

ScottC

http://www.xilisoft.com/dvd-to-ipod-converter.html

You may need something to "bypass" the protection on some DVD's.

SpaceBass

If I've said it once, I've said it 100 times...Its illegal for any of us to tell you about something like Handbrake which would read any DVD and then copy it into iTunes for you. Since that could voilate the DMCA then we cannot tell you anything about Handbrake (which could read any DVD and then copy it into itunes for you).

sbagdon

I use an app named "Pocket DVD Wizard". Will shrink DVDs down to just about any size (many to choose from), handles secondary tracks (great for audio commentary!) and subtitling (for foreign films). I've ripped all 4 commentaries from the standard "Fight Club", the music-only track from "L.A. Confidential", and added subtitles from "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon". Has serious issues with TV shows (tried "Lost", got nowhere), special features (such as "making of"s), and audio tracks for complicated releases (such as T2 special edition, with the "pick your version" freature). But all-in-all, for what it does, it's great.

One of these days, I'll buy a Mac, just for Handbrake.

Steve B.

SpaceBass

While we'd love to have you on our team, why wait?
http://handbrake.m0k.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5

edited:
found better link
http://handbrake.m0k.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=234#234

Leumas

Try this:

http://www.dvdfab.com/dvd-fab-platinum.htm

sbagdon

That thread hasn't been posted to since Jan/06.

If I was to use Handbrake, I'd probably load X on my RedHat 9 server, and try to get it working there. Which would be cheaper then buying a Mac...

Steve B.

Sam - DFW

thanks for the many responses - you guys are awesome!

sam

diamedic

Magic DVD Ripper has worked well for me - it's about $35. Nero Ultra is probably a great choice, too.

SharpDoggy

Great program

SpaceBass

New app out there.... based on handbrake and includes windows support
http://lifehacker.com/software/dvd/e...rms-236065.php

Sam - DFW

Thanks!

I hate to ask, but I'm going to...

Is this an all-in-one program - meaning will I also need something to "bypass" protection?

Sam - DFW

actually i tried to download this and couldn't even do that.

i am running windows xp professional on a dell notebook.

i ended up w/ a zip folder that had 3 files - 2 dll and a third file that when i clicked it said that it wouldn't work b/c it couldn't find one of the two dll files that was in the zipped folder????

obviously i am not very tech smart. i would love to have a free program, but i would be willing to pay if necessary to have an all-in-one solution. leumas - does dvdfab provide this, or will i still have trouble with security issues on my rented dvd's?

i have no trouble (guilt) copying dvd's that i want to watch. i delete them when i am done b/c i don't have room on my computer's hd.

thanks again and sorry to bother everyone.

sam

murphy

If you don't mind spending $40, PQ DVD will do it in one click.

Traveller

Pretty dumb basic Ipod question. I tried searching. TIA.

I have a Nano, my sister just got a Mini from someone. Is there anything to stop us from loading the songs on my latop (that I've d/l from my CDs and bought at the Apple store online) to her Mini?

I hope the answer is no. We are meeting on vacation next week and she wants me to bring my laptop and I don't want to.