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Video Conversion for iPods?

AmaranthAmaranth Registered User regular
edited April 2009 in Moe's Stupid Technology Tavern
Hey folks, I'm in need of some software that can do any of the following:
  • Rip DVDs to .avi, .mpg or othersuch files
  • Do the above, and then convert to viewable format on iPods
  • Convert .avi files to viewable files on an iPod

Money is not an issue in the equation, so all suggestions welcome.
Thanks!

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  • EgoEgo Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    http://handbrake.fr/

    Handbrake tends to be the near-universal suggestion.

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  • wunderbarwunderbar What Have I Done? Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    if you're on a Mac Handbrake is all you need.

    If you are on a PC you need a tool to rip the DVD first, then use handbrake to convert it.

    The common denominator is that you should use handbrake. Your platform determines the rest.

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  • JombalayaJombalaya Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    I have a related question. How can I put songs downloaded from Napster onto my iPod Nano without burning and then ripping a CD?

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  • ZackSchillingZackSchilling Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    Napster's stuff is in WMA format, which means that burning a CD and reripping it gets you the as good of quality as you're going to get. There are ways to break the DRM but they're complex and questionably legal.

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