Convert Avi to dvd

hi guys
can any off you recommend a good program like vso convertxtodvd on the mac ? i.e one that converts avi to be able to watch on dvd players on tv
its frustrating to convert then separately burn - especially now that idvd is not shipped with new macs !
thanks

Toast Titanium
http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/toast/pro/overview.html?gclid=CNjsgZ3H4q4CFQ7s KgodfXrDUg

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