Third Party MPEG2 encoder - Suggestions

So I recently upgraded to a new MacBook Pro. Everything's great except that the version of DVDSP 3 that I have won't work with it and neither will the version of Compressor that came along with it. (I upgraded from a G4 iMac.)
Can anyone suggest a good third party MPEG2 encoder? My budget is $100 - $200 (or less if possible). I just don't have enough control with the iDVD encoder (even with the new iLife '08). I'm not looking for anything real fancy, just something that will let me have a bit more control over the bitrate, etc . . . And, if it can handle DVD markers from FCE3.5 even better.
Many thanks for any thoughts.

Tom,
Thanks for your question. I didn't try because from what I've read on the forums DVDSP 3, the version that I have, is NOT universal. Not only that, it won't work with Intel Macs under Rosetta. Check the following URL for more information:
http://www.apple.com/rosetta/
"Pro applications from Apple — including Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Aperture, Logic Pro, Logic Express, Shake and Final Cut Express — are not supported by Rosetta. For most applications, you can upgrade to the Universal version for minimal cost (see “Apple Applications” to right)."
Does this sound correct to you? I'd love to keep DVDSP and Compressor, but it doesn't look possible. Are you using them with your Intel set up?
Many thanks for any thoughts.
Jason Morris

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