| An iPod or other portable MP4 media player is easier | | | | Using a DVD to iPod converter really is simplicity itself. |
| to carry around than a portable DVD player, but it can't | | | | You launch the software, insert the DVD in the drive, |
| play DVDs directly. However, it's still possible to watch | | | | and the title screen appears in a window. Using the |
| your favorite DVDs on your iPod. All you need to do is | | | | mouse, you select the episode or feature you want to |
| to convert the DVD to an iPod compatible format. | | | | see from the DVD menu, just as with a DVD player. |
| If you search the web for "video conversion software" | | | | When the movie starts to play, you click a Convert |
| you'll be overwhelmed by the choice of products | | | | button and select a folder for the output. The amount |
| available. Many video conversion products are general | | | | of time conversion takes depends on the power of |
| purpose tools that require you to know details of the | | | | your computer. On a modern computer it can be |
| formats you want to convert between, and baffle you | | | | faster than real time, but using an older one it may |
| with jargon about things like codecs. | | | | actually be slower. |
| Such products may be very good, but if you want to | | | | After conversion is complete, you are offered the |
| be sure that the copies you are making are optimised | | | | option to start iTunes and upload the converted movie |
| for your iPod, or you simply want to make the task as | | | | to your iPod. That's all there is to it! Give it a try, and |
| easy as possible, it's best to choose a dedicated DVD | | | | you'll soon be watching your favorite movies on your |
| to iPod converter. | | | | iPod media player. |