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1st June 2006, 06:27
I recently saw many DVD to iPod software guide, but not a honest evaluation about them.
As a super iPod fans, I took three days to try many iPod converters, and then took six good
iPod converters for reviewing. Hope this helps! My reviews are honest and straightforward and
I don't represent any of the companies whose products I test.
What is the standard of the ideal application to rip DVD video to iPod? There are some points
we should take into consideration.
1) Cost/Performance: Everybody wants to gain more with less money.
2) Ripping mode supported:: Convert the whole DVD to one iPod video file, or convert
every chapter to one file, or rip any partial of the DVD.
3) Video Quality: Someone often uses the video iPod to watch movie, so the output
video quality should be considered seriously. Top DVD ripper output without any loss in the
video and image quality of the exports. To enjoying the high definition video is of great
pleasure. Or else, not only your eyes may get hurt; the annoying jumpy and mosaics will also
bother you.
4) Audio Quality: iPod is the most popular personal stereo in the world, so the music
enjoying is the basic function. Can you stand a piece of engaging music with bad conversion
quality? I can't! So never choose the one that make your ears and brain suffered.
5) Speed: Convert DVD often takes time, an hour DVD movie takes around thirty minutes
to convert to mpeg-4 movie, if you have multiple DVDs to be converted, a high speed converter
would be your best bet, or else, you will waste much time on the conversion, and your
computer will be tied to the process.
6) Easy to use: There are still many iPod users knew little about computer, so
complicated parameter settings will strain their brain, as a result, a application with
simple interface and steps is the acceptable.
7) Personal Demands: For example, someone just wants to convert part of the DVD video,
or others want the special output video format like PSP compliant forms and etc.
Concerning the above factors, I've selected six iPod converters for reference.
1. Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter More details... (http://www.dvd-
ipod.biz/DvD_tools/cucusoft_dvd_to_ipod_converter.html)
* Lower Cost, High output quality, Easy to use, Fast converting speed, rip by chapter or
the whole DVD
Launch the program, you will be impressed by its simple interface. It supports the conversion
of DVD to iPod video \ DivX\ VCD\ mpeg-1\2\4 \AVI, there're a series of parameters for you to
set. Besides, there're other functions, such as ripping every chapter to one file or ripping
the whole DVD to one iPod video file, luminance filter supported (you won't be afraid that
the DVD's background is too dark), auto shutdown the computer when the job finished (you
needn't stand by the computer until the job done.), thread priority settings, file-size limit
setting (you needn't worry about the output file is too big for your iPod), subtitle
selection and so on. Generally speaking, this software is packed of many functions but with
highlight.
http://www.dvd-ipod.biz/images/screenshots/120DVD2iPod-b.jpg
2. ImTOO DVD to iPod Ripper Platinum(including DVD Ripper/DVD to ipod
Converter) More
details... (http://www.dvd-ipod.biz/DvD_tools/imtoo_dvd_ripper_platinum.html)
* Easy to use, More output formats supported, Converting partial of the DVD or the whole
DVD
Its interface is plain, but you can feel the expert. The layout is clear and in accordance
with the habit of users. It supports converting DVD to video formats including iPod, PSP,
MP4, MOV, AVI, MPEG, WMV, DivX, RM, 3GP, etc. DVD to audio formats including AAC, MP3, WAV,
WMA, M4A, MP2, etc. Comparing with other iPod converters, it supports more video and audio
output formats. Another, It supports three languages (English, Chinese, and Japanese).
http://www.dvd-ipod.biz/images/screenshots/dvd-ripper-platinum-b.gif
3. Movkit DVD to iPod Ripper
* Professional parameter settings may ensure you an excellence result
You will attract by its beautiful interface, it brings you fashionable feeling, which is just
my favorite. It supports the most import video formats including: AVI\MPG \MOV \QT \WMV \ASF
\DAT \VOB \RMVB \RM \MKV and OGM, which makes it beat other similar products in the market.
In addition, it is combined with many useful features, such as CPU type auto identifying
whichhelp you get the optimized speed of conversion), DVD buffer setting, decss(Allows you to
rip the CSS-protected DVDs), shooting angle adjusting, contrastadjusting and so on.Frankly
speaking, I love this iPod converter very much. Not only for its beautiful appearance, but
also for its easy of use, user can save his preferred converting mode for the following
processing, which is very convenient for who has many DVDs to be converted, as you needn't
set the conversion mode each time, you just get it done once and for ever.
http://www.movkit.com/images/ScreenShot029.jpg
4. PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter
* Support both DVD and video files to iPod conversion
Its white interface would show you the snow feeling, moreover, the icon has the Mac style,
this is quite popular with users. It supports the conversion of DVD/ Tivo to iPod video. The
preview Window takes half area of the interface; in addition, you can use the scroll bar to
set the aspect ratio and the output size, it's convenience. The computer will be
automatically shutdown when the task is finished (you needn't stand by the computer until the
job done.). Moreover, DVD buffer setting is included in the program. The last but not the
least, there're 6 beforehand options for Crop windows setting which is very useful for who
often crops the video.
If you have many DVDs must be converted and cropped. PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter is just
the goal; you must be satisfied with its crop windows setting in advance.
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/5862/29kd1.jpg
5. Super DVD to iPod Converter
This iPod converter supports DVD to MPEG-4. Have you ever run cross this situation: you just
want to convert parts of the DVD, but not many programs do this, are you still searching for
it? Now, it’s just like a walk in the park. Super DVD to iPod Converter supports partially
conversion. You can set the start point and end point freely. This helps you save much time
as well as the capability of the iPod video. Moreover, you will be surprised by its high
conversion speed. Some other applications need two steps to convert DVD: first convert DVD to
AVI, and then convert AVI to iPod, which waste lots of time. Super DVD to iPod Converter
directly converts DVD to iPod video, increasing the efficiency.
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/8427/56sd.jpg
6. YASA DVD to iPod Converter
Don’t judge its performance by the simply interface. Try it out, you will be impressed by its
expert options including: 14 options for resolution setting, 5 options for frame rate, 15
options for video rate, and etc.As the conversion of DVD to MPEG 1\2\4 \AVI \WMV \DivX \RM
\MOV is supported, it may satisfy the user who is strict with the output quality. In
addition, you can add text note into the converted file, quite practical for user. The
conversion of DVD to PSP video format is also supported. If you have both iPod and PSP, this
is just all you need.
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/6672/61ro.jpg
Above is my three-day research on iPod converter; hope it can give you idea at this issue.
I'm not expert on it, just the same with you. I was an iPod user, who wants to share the
product experience with others, let's enjoy the merits of our video iPod!
Hope it is useful to u! :)
As a super iPod fans, I took three days to try many iPod converters, and then took six good
iPod converters for reviewing. Hope this helps! My reviews are honest and straightforward and
I don't represent any of the companies whose products I test.
What is the standard of the ideal application to rip DVD video to iPod? There are some points
we should take into consideration.
1) Cost/Performance: Everybody wants to gain more with less money.
2) Ripping mode supported:: Convert the whole DVD to one iPod video file, or convert
every chapter to one file, or rip any partial of the DVD.
3) Video Quality: Someone often uses the video iPod to watch movie, so the output
video quality should be considered seriously. Top DVD ripper output without any loss in the
video and image quality of the exports. To enjoying the high definition video is of great
pleasure. Or else, not only your eyes may get hurt; the annoying jumpy and mosaics will also
bother you.
4) Audio Quality: iPod is the most popular personal stereo in the world, so the music
enjoying is the basic function. Can you stand a piece of engaging music with bad conversion
quality? I can't! So never choose the one that make your ears and brain suffered.
5) Speed: Convert DVD often takes time, an hour DVD movie takes around thirty minutes
to convert to mpeg-4 movie, if you have multiple DVDs to be converted, a high speed converter
would be your best bet, or else, you will waste much time on the conversion, and your
computer will be tied to the process.
6) Easy to use: There are still many iPod users knew little about computer, so
complicated parameter settings will strain their brain, as a result, a application with
simple interface and steps is the acceptable.
7) Personal Demands: For example, someone just wants to convert part of the DVD video,
or others want the special output video format like PSP compliant forms and etc.
Concerning the above factors, I've selected six iPod converters for reference.
1. Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter More details... (http://www.dvd-
ipod.biz/DvD_tools/cucusoft_dvd_to_ipod_converter.html)
* Lower Cost, High output quality, Easy to use, Fast converting speed, rip by chapter or
the whole DVD
Launch the program, you will be impressed by its simple interface. It supports the conversion
of DVD to iPod video \ DivX\ VCD\ mpeg-1\2\4 \AVI, there're a series of parameters for you to
set. Besides, there're other functions, such as ripping every chapter to one file or ripping
the whole DVD to one iPod video file, luminance filter supported (you won't be afraid that
the DVD's background is too dark), auto shutdown the computer when the job finished (you
needn't stand by the computer until the job done.), thread priority settings, file-size limit
setting (you needn't worry about the output file is too big for your iPod), subtitle
selection and so on. Generally speaking, this software is packed of many functions but with
highlight.
http://www.dvd-ipod.biz/images/screenshots/120DVD2iPod-b.jpg
2. ImTOO DVD to iPod Ripper Platinum(including DVD Ripper/DVD to ipod
Converter) More
details... (http://www.dvd-ipod.biz/DvD_tools/imtoo_dvd_ripper_platinum.html)
* Easy to use, More output formats supported, Converting partial of the DVD or the whole
DVD
Its interface is plain, but you can feel the expert. The layout is clear and in accordance
with the habit of users. It supports converting DVD to video formats including iPod, PSP,
MP4, MOV, AVI, MPEG, WMV, DivX, RM, 3GP, etc. DVD to audio formats including AAC, MP3, WAV,
WMA, M4A, MP2, etc. Comparing with other iPod converters, it supports more video and audio
output formats. Another, It supports three languages (English, Chinese, and Japanese).
http://www.dvd-ipod.biz/images/screenshots/dvd-ripper-platinum-b.gif
3. Movkit DVD to iPod Ripper
* Professional parameter settings may ensure you an excellence result
You will attract by its beautiful interface, it brings you fashionable feeling, which is just
my favorite. It supports the most import video formats including: AVI\MPG \MOV \QT \WMV \ASF
\DAT \VOB \RMVB \RM \MKV and OGM, which makes it beat other similar products in the market.
In addition, it is combined with many useful features, such as CPU type auto identifying
whichhelp you get the optimized speed of conversion), DVD buffer setting, decss(Allows you to
rip the CSS-protected DVDs), shooting angle adjusting, contrastadjusting and so on.Frankly
speaking, I love this iPod converter very much. Not only for its beautiful appearance, but
also for its easy of use, user can save his preferred converting mode for the following
processing, which is very convenient for who has many DVDs to be converted, as you needn't
set the conversion mode each time, you just get it done once and for ever.
http://www.movkit.com/images/ScreenShot029.jpg
4. PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter
* Support both DVD and video files to iPod conversion
Its white interface would show you the snow feeling, moreover, the icon has the Mac style,
this is quite popular with users. It supports the conversion of DVD/ Tivo to iPod video. The
preview Window takes half area of the interface; in addition, you can use the scroll bar to
set the aspect ratio and the output size, it's convenience. The computer will be
automatically shutdown when the task is finished (you needn't stand by the computer until the
job done.). Moreover, DVD buffer setting is included in the program. The last but not the
least, there're 6 beforehand options for Crop windows setting which is very useful for who
often crops the video.
If you have many DVDs must be converted and cropped. PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter is just
the goal; you must be satisfied with its crop windows setting in advance.
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/5862/29kd1.jpg
5. Super DVD to iPod Converter
This iPod converter supports DVD to MPEG-4. Have you ever run cross this situation: you just
want to convert parts of the DVD, but not many programs do this, are you still searching for
it? Now, it’s just like a walk in the park. Super DVD to iPod Converter supports partially
conversion. You can set the start point and end point freely. This helps you save much time
as well as the capability of the iPod video. Moreover, you will be surprised by its high
conversion speed. Some other applications need two steps to convert DVD: first convert DVD to
AVI, and then convert AVI to iPod, which waste lots of time. Super DVD to iPod Converter
directly converts DVD to iPod video, increasing the efficiency.
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/8427/56sd.jpg
6. YASA DVD to iPod Converter
Don’t judge its performance by the simply interface. Try it out, you will be impressed by its
expert options including: 14 options for resolution setting, 5 options for frame rate, 15
options for video rate, and etc.As the conversion of DVD to MPEG 1\2\4 \AVI \WMV \DivX \RM
\MOV is supported, it may satisfy the user who is strict with the output quality. In
addition, you can add text note into the converted file, quite practical for user. The
conversion of DVD to PSP video format is also supported. If you have both iPod and PSP, this
is just all you need.
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/6672/61ro.jpg
Above is my three-day research on iPod converter; hope it can give you idea at this issue.
I'm not expert on it, just the same with you. I was an iPod user, who wants to share the
product experience with others, let's enjoy the merits of our video iPod!
Hope it is useful to u! :)