Ripping DVDs to your Hardrive.

What do you guys use to rip DVDs to your hardrive and then convert them to mp4s or movs? I have been using 3GP Video Converter to convert video I already have to Ipod Video Compatible format. I have heard things about DVD Decryptor to rip DVDs, but I figured I should post here to figure out which DVD ripping program is best. Thanks for any suggestions.

What do you guys use to rip DVDs to your hardrive and
then convert them to mp4s or movs? I have been using
3GP Video Converter to convert video I already have
to Ipod Video Compatible format. I have heard things
about DVD Decryptor to rip DVDs, but I figured I
should post here to figure out which DVD ripping
program is best. Thanks for any suggestions.
See www.pqdvd.com. Works great...costs $35.
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    You can't via any iTunes supported method.
    There are ways to do it, but you will need to navigate away from any Apple supported page to find it.
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    I am trying to use my new ipod and i was wondering does Super DVD to Ipod Converter,rip dvds to your computer and then convert them so itunes can use it? Please answer this somebody who know this!!!
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    I tries Super DVD-iPod Converter, but with the DVDs I tried (Lion King and Fight Club) it didn't work. As far as I know, these DVDs needed to be Decrypted first. When I tried so, I didn't have sound with Super DVD-iPod Converter.
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    I have just read a couple of posts where some people are getting on their high horse about the fact that ripping DVDs is illegal in the US and therefore cannot be discussed on these forums.
    I would like to remind everybody that these forums are available world-wide and that ripping DVDs for your own viewing pleasure is not illegal everywhere in the world.
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    Thanks! But when I visit the site recently, I found the program was upgraded. Now it has 2 optimized output formats specially made for iPod 30G and 60G players! Thus it is easier and more convenient to use without complex settings as other software. Try it at http://www.imtoo.com/downloads/dvd-to-ipod.converter.exe
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    You should be able to stream the video directly to the apple tv via itunes, without copying and creating another large file. 
    Just drag the movie files to your itunes.  It will take a few seconds and will "import" the movies.  Once created, you can right click the movie  in itunes and then select get info.  from there, you can give custom information, and even assign an icon or picture for the movie.  Look on line and you should be able to find dvd covers for most movies. 
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    Sorry, but if you're referring to commercial and hence copy-protected video DVDs, breaking the copy protection, which would be necessary to copy the videos from the DVD and convert them, is illegal in the US (and other countries), so we're not allowed to discuss it here.   Some DVDs and Blu-Ray movies come with a "digital copy" that allows you to download a copy of the movie for use on computers. You might see if any of the DVDs you have come with such a feature.
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