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Top 5 DVD to iPod Converters
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1) Cucusoft iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Suite
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This software package is a combination of Cucusofts DVD to iPod Converter (number two in this list) and their iPod Video Converter program allowing more video formats to be converted then just DVDs.

Cucusoft iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Suite Features

  • Install is easy.
  • Operation is simple.
  • Converts both Movie Video as well as DVDs, even copy protected ones.
  • One of the quickest conversion software available at this time.
  • Help function is very good. It includes a step-by-step guide that is easy to understand.
  • Support email is excellent. Response time is quick.
  • Great value for its price and is on sale a lot.
  • Free updates for life included.
  • One step operation.
  • High quality sound and video.
  • Good for beginners as well as advanced users. Default settings for beginners will work easily for all of your needs. More advanced users can customize several of their settings.
     
    Converts segments.
    Specify audio language.
    Specify sub-title language.
    Adjust aspect ratio.
    Resize picture.
    Adjust output quality.
     
  • Preview available during process.
  • Works on Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
 
2) Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter
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This is a great software converter package if all you want or need to do is convert DVDs to iPod. This is very good package if no other options are needed.

Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter Features

  • Simple to install.
  • Simple to operate.
  • Convert ONLY DVDs to iPod. No other video format will work.
  • One of the quickest conversion software available at this time.
  • Help function is very good. It includes a step-by-step guide that is easy to understand.
  • Support email is excellent. Response time is quick.
  • Great value for its price.
  • Free updates for life included.
  • One step operation.
  • High quality sound and video.
  • Good for beginners as well as advanced users. Default settings for beginners will work easily for all of your needs. More advanced users can customize several of their settings.

    Converts segments.

    Specify audio language.
    Specify sub-title language.
    Adjust aspect ratio.
    Resize picture.
    Adjust output quality.
     
  • Preview available during process.
  • Works on Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
 
3) Xilisoft DVD to iPod Suite
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This is another two-software (Xilisoft DVD to iPod + Xilisoft iPod Video Converter) package that will allow DVD to iPod and also other video formats conversion. Not only does it work with DVDs is also works with other video formats.

 

Xilisoft DVD to iPod Suite Features

  • Interface is user-friendly
  • Supports APE, CUE decoding along with audio CD ripping.
  • Wizards are made with new users in mind and easily guide you through the complete conversion process.
  • Split and zoom functions are available.
  • Gives you the option to specify the name of the output file.
  • You have the ability to create an output file that overwrites the original or keep it by renaming it.
  • Supports the output of video iPod 30G and video iPod 80G MPEG-4 video at the video pixel resolution of 640 by 480.
  • Very easy to set up and use. Only a few clicks are needed for conversions.
  • Fully supports Intel Pentium D CPU.
  • Fast conversion speeds.
  • Provides excellent quality.
  • Decoders and encoders are all built-in.
  • Allows segment conversions.
  • Preview is available during conversion.
  • Works on Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP

Supports all of the popular video formats as follows:

AVI
MPEG
WMV
MOV
RM
RMVB
ASF
VOB
3GP
DivX
APES are all converted to iPod MP4.

Supports all of the popular audio formats as follows:

WAV
WMA
MP2
AC3
RA
OGG
CDA are all converted to Ipod MP3, M4A, AAC.
 
 
4) WinXMedia DVD to iPod Converter
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As the others it converts DVDs and other formats as well.

WinXMedia DVD to iPod Converter Features

  • Fully supports Intel Pentium D Dual-Core Processor and AMD 64x2 Dual-Core Processor using the CPU fully and is extremely fast.
  • Supports multi-threading and batch conversions meaning the more files you convert the quicker it performs. There are several other iPod converters that do not have this feature!
  • Properties and settings are in the interface making it easy to use.
  • Allows direct conversions for you -- it has all the codec/encoders built-in.
  • Automatically will get correct codec if any trouble occurs during the conversion so you wont have to.
  • Allows previews before conversion and is supported.
  • Segments and clips are possible to be converted.
  • Output paths can be modified easily.
  • Permits output files to be renamed.
  • There is an overwrite functions available.
  • You decide the video size, NTSC/PAL, bit rate, audio codec, sample rate, frame rate and more.
  • Allows you to pick either to disable the video or not when converting.
  • The output quality offered is excellent.
  • Converts AVI to iPod supported video files.
  • The best audio and video quality can be achieved with ImTOO iPod Movie Converter by tweaking the settings.
  • Converts WMV to iPod video easily.
  • It is not only a MP4 decoder, but also a MP4 encoder.
  • MPEG4 or MP4 are converted simply with this program.
  • Has the power to extract the audio from music video or movies and converts them to MP3 file format for your iPod.
  • Works on Windows 95/98/ME/ 2000/XP.
  • Has email support.

Supports the following video file formats:

AVI
MPEG
WMV
MOV
MP4
RM
RMVB
H.264
VOB
DivX
APE
ASF
3GP

Supports the following audio file formats:

MP3
AAC
M4A
 
5) Roxio Popcorn2
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It is the only program that is on this list that will work on a Macintosh. This great conversion software package is the best one available for use on Macintosh computers and compares to its Window counterparts.

Roxio Popcorn2 Features

  • Backs up the complete disc easily including all movies, extras, menus and audio.
  • Has a preview available of movies and extras before copying.
  • Works with most all video sources.
  • Will copy discs with several main movies.
  • Converts movies to PSP, iPod or 3GP (phone)
  • Allows back-ups of most all of your DVDs.
  • Permits compressing of dual layer DVDs to fit on single layer DVDs.
  • Supports play back of your movies with DolbyÒDigital.
  • Creates portable useable versions of all common formats including non-protected QuickTime movies, DVD-Video, iMovie projects, MPEG files and other popular video formats.
  • Has pre-defined settings that are optimized for high or standard-quality video output, OR
  • Create your own customized DivX, MPEG4, or H.264 levels for bit rate, image size, and frame rate.
  • Offers email support.
  • Input Formats
    Disc image file, DVD disc, or VIDEO_TS folder.
    All QuickTime video formats, and MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI, DivX and VOB.
     
  • Output Formats
    Disc image file or DVD disc.
    MPEG4, DivX or H.264 files.
     
  • DVD Formats
    Single movies, multiple movies and extras.
    Multi-language audio.
    Multi-channel DolbyÒDigital audio.
    PAL and NTSC video.
    4:3 full screen and 16:9 wide screen aspect ratios.

Roxio Popcorn2 System Requirements

  • Macintosh computer with PowerPC or Intel (G4 or faster).
  • This program is a universal binary that runs natively on both Intel and PowerPC.
  • Macintosh OS X v10.4 or later.
  • QuickTime 7 or later.
  • ITunes 6 or later.
  • Up to 15 GB of free temporary space on hard disk as it may be required during usage.

Optional System Requirements

  • DVD burner and record-able media.
  • Video capable iPod, PSP, or other portable MPEG4, DivX or H.264 video player.


Any of these five DVD to Ipod conversion software packages is good. They all have many features that can be tweaked for customization or left alone with excellent results. If you are only looking for DVD conversion then the second one listed will work great for you. If you have a Macintosh then the number five one is definitely for you. The other three are very similar, but also have some different options. The prices vary little, but this is a case where the most expensive is not always the best since the number one listed cost less than the other two not previously mentioned.
 

Verdict: We highly recommend our #1 Choice, the Cucusoft iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Suite