Convert DVD to iTunes

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The Best DVD to iTunes Packages Ranked - detailed comparison chart

Legend - Best -Great - Good - Fair - Poor
Best DVD to iTunes converter software	Cucusoft Ultimate DVD + Video Converter Suite	Cucusoft DVD to ipod Converter Suite	Avex DVD to iPod Converter Suite	iSkysoft iMedia Converter Deluxe for MAC	iSkysoft iMedia Converter for Mac
Our Ranking	#1	#2	#3	#1	#2
Best Price	$59.95	$39.95	$45.00	$69.00	$49.00
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Overall Rating
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Output quality
Install and usability
Stability
Value for money
Technical Support
Key Features:
Batch Conversion mode
Direct Conversion mode
One step
Convert by Segments/chapters
Specify Audio/sound track by languages
Select Subtitles
Music, MTV and Episodic DVDs Support
DVD movies
Convert Video Files
Supported Source file (input formats):
Movie DVD
Music, MTV and Episodic DVDs Support
Video files
Supported Portable Devices:
Latest iPod Touch and iPod Nano
iPod Video(Classic)
Apple TV
iPhone
Other popular Portable devices  (like PSP, Zune,  PDA, PPC, PS3, Xbox 360, etc.)
Supported output video format:
Mpeg-4 video(.mp4)
H.264 (.mp4)
Windows media video(.wmv)
Advanced Streaming Format(.asf)
Audio video Interleaved (.avi)
RealVideo(.rm)
3rd Generation Partnership Project (.3gp)
3rd Generation Partnership Project 2(.3g2)
SWF Format (.swf)
MPEG-1 Video (.mpg)
MPEG-2 Video (.mpg)
MPEG2 PS Format (.vob)
YouTube, Google Video, etc. , Flash Video Format (.flv)
Super Video CD Format (.mpg)
DVD Format (.mpg)
Video CD Format (.mpg)
QuickTime Movie(.mov)
Customize Other Flexible Video Format
Supported output audio format:
Dolby Digital AC-3 (.ac3)
Advanced Audio Coding(.aac)
MPEG Layer-2 (.mp2)
MPEG Layer-3 (.mp3)
MPEG Layer-4 (.m4a)
RealAudio (.ra)
Windows Media Audio (.wma)
Customize Other Flexible Audio Format
Technical Support
Help Document/tutorial
Free E-mail Support(24 hours)
Operating Systems supported
Windows 95
Windows 98/ME/NT/ 2000/XP/ Vista
Macintosh OS X and higher

How we Review - what do we look for DVD to iTunes Converters:

Installation:

• Was the installation quick and efficient?
• Did a helpful wizard prompt you through the process?
• Was a computer restart required or could you begin using the program immediately?

Usability:

• Was the conversion and copy process confusing or straight-forward?
• How easily were customizations found and used?
• Was the interface streamlined and intuitive?

Features:

• Can the software convert in one simple click?
• Can the software specify the audio language?
• Can the subtitle language also be specified?
• Is the software able to use CSS decryption?
• How many formats are supported for conversion?

Customer Support:

• Is there an online database of helpful information?
• Is there phone, email or chat modes of support?
• How knowledgeable was the support staff?
• How timely were phone and email responses to inquiries?

Glossary, Terms:

Copyright protection, encrypted DVD, CSS: Most of today's DVD's are encrypted with a Content Scrambling System (CSS) to avoid duplication. Be sure the software you purchase has the ability to override this encryption. While some DVD to iTunes programs have this built in, others will provide a link to download a separate program which the software uses to process the decryption.

DVD to iTunes Converter: This term is used for software that can copy a dvd movie from a dvd to an iPod, Apple TV and iPhone. This is different from software that can copy movies or video from sources other than a dvd (for example, a downloaded video from YouTube). These programs are called video to iTunes converters. Sometimes these two products are sold in a "suite" offering both types of software. These "suites" offer the best all around value.

Compression: When copying a movie onto iTunes, the software will use compression to shrink the size of the movie in order to reduce the space needed on the device. Although this works well, some quality is lost. It's recommended that you omit bonus scenes to reduce the amount of compression needed, the best software can compress the output video into a very small size while maintaining the good quality.

Episodic DVD: Sometimes you may want to copy DVDs onto iTunes containing a season of certain television programs such as 24 hours, Lost or The Sopranos. These DVDs contain episodes, so having DVD Converter Software with Episodic Support capability will allow you to copy individual episodes into separate files rather than one whole output file.

Subtitle configuration: This feature enables the user to select the subtitle language desired (ie. Spanish, English) to put on the output video.

Audio/Sound Track configuration: DVD to iTunes programs enable you to modify the video's audio language (ie. English, Spanish) before ripping.

Batch Mode: "batch Mode" means that user can select the DVD titles/chapters they like via checkbox list. This mode is very easy for batch ripping Music DVD's, MTV DVD's and Episodic DVD's. 

Direct Mode: "Direct Mode" means that user can directly click the DVD Menu to select the movie they want to rip. This mode is very easy for ripping a movie DVD's in one step.