Possible to download DVD movie to MBA without superdrive?

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  1. Thatoneguy2, Jan 28, 2011

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    I've asked this inside another thread, thought I would ask it here.

    I was thinking DVD share, bluetooth file share or download movie to iMac then transfer to the MBA might be possible and I would not need a super drive. But I have learned that DVD share will not work for movies. Is there an easy way to take a DVD via the iMac and get it into the flash memory of the MBA? :confused:
     
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  2. BlackMax, Jan 28, 2011

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    Perhaps a nice sized USB thumb drive (16-32GB) would be easier?
     
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  3. c0052350, Jan 28, 2011

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    use handbrake

    use handbrake (you will need vlc installed to rip a dvd) to backup your dvds into h.264 format (use the apple tv profile) then either use a usb flash drive or import into itunes and use air share.
    Hope it helps.
     
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  4. jdechko, Jan 28, 2011

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  5. Starlights, Jan 28, 2011

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    I usually back up the dvd via dvdshirnk and make an iso image with decrypter - this i transfer to a 16gb USB micro thumb drive - usually for travelling.

    Once on the drive, you can mount the iso and play it via the built in DVD player. Honestly, i really wouldnt want to put the image on the SSD - as each move would be around 4gb and would just slow the SSD down over time.
     
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  6. Thatoneguy2, Jan 29, 2011

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    Thanks for the replies guys. I think I might be better off just taking the superdrive with me when I travel as the above ideas are too complicated for me to figure out. I guess the movies have copy protection that some of those ideas work around. Thanks anyway.
     
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