Movie playback question

I dont own an iPod yet, and never have, thus I have no experience with them. I am considering a 3G, 32GB touch model because I need a better mp3 player, and well, not not get a laptop replacement at the same time(my laptop will not work wireless).
One of the things that is making me consider dropping the additional coin for the touch over a Nano is the ability to watch movies on the go, as in keeping a child entertained on a long trip.
My question is this: is it possible to download movies from DVD's to the touch? I have a lot of movies that I have burned copies and removed any copyright issues...is there a way, through a PC, to transfer from the DVD to the touch?
Im still a relativley new and infrequent user of iTunes as well, can this be done through iTunes maybe?
Or do you have to buy/rent and download all movie content from the apple store through iTunes?
Thanks

Mach1219 wrote:
I have a lot of movies that I have burned copies and removed any copyright issues...
i have a feeling that is not entirely legit. basically, such matters cannot be discussed on the forum !
is there a way, through a PC, to transfer from the DVD to the touch?
excerpt from the *terms of use*:
you will probably have to look for answers elsewhere !
JGG

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