Whats the Best DVD to mpeg converter

Im not sure if i can ask this as it might be a restricted topic, but can i say it is to back up my own films i own on DVD (want some small files so i can put a few movies on my laptops hard drive and carry around with me and watch them on my laptop instead of carrying a bunch of DVDs around with me that might get damaged and take up space)

So i am looking for an easy to use all in one DVD to mpeg (or AVI) converter that has good quality. So i can just insert my dvd click some buttons then a couple of hours later come out with a new Mpeg of my film about 700-900 mb big.

Any one know of some good software for this (i dont mind paying good money for it if its worth it.

Thanks
Anthony

 

#1 Dvd Ripper keeps getting the best reviews. This program is not for ripping and copying to another DVD but for ripping to hard drive. From their site:
#1 DVD Ripper is a powerful and easy to use tool for backing up your DVD movies.with #1 DVD Ripper you are able to convert DVDs to VCD(MPEG1),SVCD(MPEG2),AVI,and Divx(MPEG4) formats.Stunning features includingVD to Divx,same quality,10% size,Batch file converting,Convert each chapter to an individual file,quick setting panel,automatically shutdown computer.But that's not all. #1 DVD Ripper uses the advanced interface technologies offer you a neat and handy user interface.

 

I would try WinAVI Video converter 6.3
find it here:
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/WinAVI_Video_Converter.htm
to back up my dvds, use DvdShrink
free download:
http://www.dvdshrink.org/what.html

 

DVD Ripper can be purchased from W**L-M**T for seven dollars.

 

I have WinAVI Video Converter and it's great for converting the other way than the original poster is wanting. It's really a great tool for making DVDs from just about every format. It does that in a very speedy fashion. For DVD to DivX (small mpeg 4 files with very little quality loss) I would go with the program mentioned by another poster above which is #1 DVD Ripper. Load up a drive with hundreds of movies with this software. Does a great job. To make DVDs from various file formats, I would go with WinAVI Video Converter. Both do a good job, but each is better at their particular specialty.

 

Forgot to mention the other option which is, of course, copying DVDs and making a backup of commercial DVDs. I tried a bunch of software before finding the very best for this. No doubt in my mind, the best, and it's sooo easy, is 1Click DVD Copy. Excellent!

 

Do some shopping first. <snip>


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