[heartopener]

Thanks for sharing. But the best converter I've ever used is PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter suite. Very easy to use, at least to me.It's a ALL-IN-ONE solution for DVD to iPod conversion. Here I'm going to share the guide with you, you will start loving it.

A simple guide of DVD to iPod conversion (you'd better click the complete guide with video and screenshots)

Step 1: Run the PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter Suite.
Part 1. Directly click �gOpen�h button on right-hand side, and load the DVD or any video file you want to convert, and begin the play process.
Part 2. �gSet Output File/Location�h within this �gOpen�h menu.
Part 3: Setting the start point and stop point of the loaded DVD or video file with the range bar for conversion, or click �gSet start and stop times for recording�h in �gOptions�h menu.
Tips: In the interface, you can choose set the cropping and resolution of the output video, stretch or choose to auto-stretch the widescreen with aspect ratio control to your needs, and regulate the audio and video quality of output video as you like. You can also set the Video and Audio quality, and limit the estimated file size.

Step 2: Complete the output settings.
Tips: Here comes the key step, because these options are of crucial importance for whether or not your encoded video will work on the iPod. So it�fs to be discussed in great detail.

Part 1: Click �gMore Options�h to finish the �gOutput Setting�h.
Part 2: You can also click the �gOptions�h at the top to customize the �gOutput Settings�h or �gDVD Settings�h, Here, you can also record your DVD/video file later.

Step3�FConvert the input DVD or video.
Part 1. Click �gRecord it�h to start the conversion.
Part 2. Pause or stop the recording whenever you like by clicking �gPause/Stop�h.
Part 3. In the �gOpen�h field, you can also choose to �gBatch Convert Video Files�h for batch conversion.
Part4: Pause or stop any recording whenever you like by clicking �gPause/Stop�h.

Step4�FWhen the conversion finishes, add the converted video file by clicking �gAdd File to Library�h in iTunes�f File menu, and select this output video file to iPod�fs playlist.

Tips: When it finishes, add the converted file to your iTunes library by simply dragging it onto the iTunes icon in your Dock. Be aware that a video file that is accepted by iTunes is not always compatible with the iPod; this won�ft become apparent until you synchronize the iPod.

Then, you can enjoy the video on your iPod now. Simple and easy-to-use, isn�ft it?

For more about PQ DVD to iPod converter, click PQ DVD to iPod converter.

[macworld2009]

Ever thought of converting video files: FLV Video(downloaded from the Internet), HD Video(taken by our digital cameras), or other regular video to your iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, PSP, Creative Zen and a lot more mobile players on your Mac machine? The Mac Video Converter provides you with the perfect solution. It can convert video to all kinds of formats for all popular players.
After the program is installed, you follow the steps below to convert video to all mobile players:

Step 1: Add Video files
Click the Add button, and the program will let you browse your computer hard drive.
Select the video files you want to convert and click OK.


Step 2: Output Settings
Select an output format from the Format drop-down list. Just select an format according to the player which you want to put your videos on.


Step 3: Convert Video
Click the Start button to start the conversion.

Addtional Tips:
Tip 1: If you want to convert all the added files into one format with the same encoding parameters, you can just click the "Apply to All" button.
Tip 2: You can check the "Merger into one file" option to convert all the added video files into a single file.
Tip 3: Click the Settings button to set encoding settings including video resolution, frame rate, bit rate and video encoder, audio encoding settings including sample rate, channel, bit rate and audio encoder.
Tip 4: Click the Browse button to specify an output folder to save the converted files.
Tip 5: If you want to edit your video with this Mac Video Converter, you can switch to its official user guide.

[zaraly]

DVD to iPod,I don't know free.but you can look this:
http://www.aneesoft.com/win-dvd-to-ipod-converter.html
and if you convert video to iPod,I think this is very useful:
http://bloggerparty.com/content/free...converter-tips

[alice71bill72]

I use Eahoosoft DVD Ripper, fast speed and work fine