Hi There
Over the past two Weeks I have tested a big bundle of Video converters..
I always used the same DVD and Video Files to convert with each Software so I was able to compare the results.
Without going into to much detail;
The absolute best converting Software was Handbrake!
HandBrake is a free open-source program designed to convert MPEG video (including DVD-Video) into an MPEG-4 video file in .mp4 or .mkv containers.
HandBrake is now cross-platform, and available for Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Solaris. As it is released under the terms of the GNU General Public License, HandBrake is free software.
Not only is it free, it also offered the absolute best results of all.
You should know that HandBrake is not a DVD ripper.
For Mac, the best option is Fairmount paired with DVD2OneX.
For Windows, it's AnyDVD - not freeware.
(Runs in the background while working with Handbrake)
Standalone, HandBrake's about video conversion, not stripping copy protection.
I also spent some Money on 2 other Apps:
PQdvd (Only Windows) - very easy to use and outstanding picture quality!
You also do not need Anydvd to Rip DVDs as pqdvd has its own decrypter.
I still prefer Handbrake. Allthough, for those of you seeking a simple out of the box Software for converting DVD's and Videos to your iPod, this would be the best choice.
Cucu_Soft Ultimate converter Suite:
What a waste of Money...
I tryed all the options and never was able to convert a single Video or DVD without stuttering Picture or out of Sync Audio.
Not Worth a dime! Keep your hands of that product..
I have come to the conclusion in the past that Freeware often seems to be the very Best Choice.
So when your surfing the net, pull the handbrake and stop right here:
http://handbrake.fr/