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How To Put Movies On Ur Ipod

Now that Apple has released the fifth-generation iPod "with video," thinner and complete with a larger screen than previous models, it's easier than ever to carry and watch video files wherever you go. Average people, however, still need special tools to prepare movies for the new ipod. which can play MPEG-4 and H.264 format videos with AAC audio tracks.

We've previously released two guides to help Mac owners learn how to transform video content into iPod-ready formats. Now we've put together a collection of tips - spread across this article's Parts 0 and 1 on DVD ripping, and a second article's Parts 2 and 3 on conversion and iTunes/iPod transferring to help PC users do the same. Since there are many different programs that can convert iPod videos, we recommend that you keep things simple as a beginner - learn the basics first, then branch out to the more technical aspects. The resolution and bit rate of the video files you can use on the iPod are limited to the technical specifications put out by Apple, discussed in this earlier article.

As with our earlier guides, please be aware of this disclaimer. iLounge is read by people in countries all over the world. The legality of DVD-to-iPod ripping varies based on your country of residence. iLounge does not in any way endorse violation of the valid rights of copyright holders, and strongly recommends that you consult your country's copyright and fair use laws before copying any video content to your iPod. We take no responsibility for your actions, and assume that you will only rip DVDs that you are entitled to rip under the laws of your country, such as DVDs you created yourself.
Part 0: What You'll Need to Know Before You Begin

A "ripper" is software that extracts content from a DVD - the first step to transferring a DVD to your iPod for portable viewing. There are many different rippers available for Windows users, all free of charge, so we'll just mention a few of them, and look at how the best one...