iPod vs iPod Video vs iPod nano

[goodfriend]

Share : rip DVD and convert Video to iPod
The article includes two parts.
Part 1: Rip DVD movie to iPod (Windows)
Part 2: Convert AVI, WMV, MPEG, RM, RMVB, ASF, MOV, DivX, XviD, MPG to iPod MP4 or H264 format (Windows)

[1]How to rip DVD to iPod (Windows)
1. Download the latest version DVD to iPod Converter + iPod Movie/Video Converter Suite at http://www.oursdownload.com/convert-...Pod-video.html and install it. You can download about it by referrring here.

2. Run the DVD to iPod Converter, load your DVD by clicking 'Open DVD' button or choosing 'Open DVD' from 'File' drop down menu. One or several titles appear in the list after loading DVD.

3. As usual, the longest title is the main file of the movie. You can remove the title you don't like to convert by unchecking the title. Set 'Subtitle', 'Audio Languages' to what you like.

4. To 'Output Folder', Enter the full pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking the related button.

5. Click 'Convert' button to start the iPod DVD conversion.

6. Find the .mp4 file that DVD to iPod converter created and drag it into your iTunes library, or select 'Add File to Library' from the 'File' menu and select the encoded movies. Now you can watch it with iTunes or Quicktime Player on your PC.
Tips: Download iTunes 7+quicktime Player package from Apple - QuickTime - Download

7. Load the MP4 files to iPod by clicking 'File -> Update iPod'. Now, you can enjoy the movies on your fifth generation video iPod anywhere and anytime.

[2] How to convert iPod video, such as AVI to iPod, WMV to iPod, MPEG to iPod, RM to iPod, RMVB to iPod, ASF to iPod, MPG to iPod, DivX to iPod, XviD to iPod video using "cucusoft iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Suite". (Windows)

1. Download the latest version iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Converter Suite, and install it. For more features about it, visting http://www.oursdownload.com/convert-...Pod-video.html

Related download
* To convert RM/RMVB real media files to iPod, Maybe need to install Realplayer:
RealPlayer - The best audio and video player - Real.com
* To convert WMV, ASF to iPod, Maybe need to install Windows Media Player:
Microsoft Windows Media — Your Digital Entertainment Resource

2. Run iPod Video converter component. And load the video files you'd like to convert by clicking 'Open file' button.

Click 'Output' and choose the pathname where you want to save your video files. Click 'Convert' to start converting video to iPod MP4 or H264 files.

Tips: Before converting, you can click 'Advance -> Video settings' to set 'Video format', 'Resolution', 'Framerate', 'Output Quality'. If you'd like to convert video to H264 files, please set 'Video format' to 'H.264 FQ Variable Bitrate'. 'MPEG4(.mp4) FQ Variable Bitrate' is the default value. Certainly, you can also set 'Audio Bitrate', 'Channels', 'Sample Rate' and 'Volume' in 'Audio Settings' page.

As usual, we set "Resolution" as "320x240" (i.e. default settings), certainly you can also choose other video sizes you like.

3. After converting, you can open the output folder to check and play the iPod video files (.mp4 or .mov) using Quicktime Player (Freeware, Quicktime Player+iTunes downloading address Apple - QuickTime - Download ).

4. Transfer the iPod videos to iTunes by draging or clicking "File -> Add File to Library". Now, you can enjoy them on iTunes. Then hit "File -> Update iPod" to sync to your iPod.
http://www.oursdownload.com/convert-...Pod-video.html

[goodfriend]

Share：how to convert dvd/video to zune
1. Free download　Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Suite at http://www.oursdownload.com/Zune-Vid...converter.html , install and launch.

2. Click DVD to Zune Converter component, load your DVD by clicking 'Open DVD' button or choosing 'Open DVD' from 'File' drop down menu, choose the DVD ROM in your PC, it will take you to the DVD menu in the player screen.

3. Click the "Setting" and go to menu "Subtitle", Set Subtitle to what you like.

4. Click the "Setting" and go to menu "Audio Track", Set audiotrack to what you like. To 'Output Folder', Enter the full pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking 'Output folder'. The default output format is WMV, which natively supported by Zune. You can also hit "Setting -> Output settings", select other output formats you like (MP4, H.264, WMV7/8/9, MP3, WMA, etc.)

5. The converter will automaticly detect the main movie of your DVDs, it will popup with below window to let you make a decision, just keep the setting of "Record from movie start point" and output file size setting, the default setting is the best for good quality and compact output file size, click "Yes" to start ripping DVD to Zune video files.
Tips: You can also just record any part of movie by drag the slide bar to where you want to start, and click the "Convert" button, please select "Record from current time point". This provide you with more flexibility.

6. Find the .wmv or .mp4 file that DVD to Zune converter created and add it into your Zune software library.

7. Load the .mp4 or .wmv files to Zune by clicking 'Sync contenct to and from your Zune'. Done!

http://www.oursdownload.com/Zune-Vid...converter.html

[goodfriend]

Can it help you ?

[goodfriend]

30gb zune, holds alot of tunes

i got sick of the ipod

Share ：how to convert dvd and video to zune
1. Free download　Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Suite at http://www.oursdownload.com/Zune-Vid...converter.html , install and launch.

2. Click DVD to Zune Converter component, load your DVD by clicking 'Open DVD' button or choosing 'Open DVD' from 'File' drop down menu, choose the DVD ROM in your PC, it will take you to the DVD menu in the player screen.

3. Click the "Setting" and go to menu "Subtitle", Set Subtitle to what you like.

4. Click the "Setting" and go to menu "Audio Track", Set audiotrack to what you like. To 'Output Folder', Enter the full pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking 'Output folder'. The default output format is WMV, which natively supported by Zune. You can also hit "Setting -> Output settings", select other output formats you like (MP4, H.264, WMV7/8/9, MP3, WMA, etc.)

5. The converter will automaticly detect the main movie of your DVDs, it will popup with below window to let you make a decision, just keep the setting of "Record from movie start point" and output file size setting, the default setting is the best for good quality and compact output file size, click "Yes" to start ripping DVD to Zune video files.
Tips: You can also just record any part of movie by drag the slide bar to where you want to start, and click the "Convert" button, please select "Record from current time point". This provide you with more flexibility.

6. Find the .wmv or .mp4 file that DVD to Zune converter created and add it into your Zune software library.

7. Load the .mp4 or .wmv files to Zune by clicking 'Sync contenct to and from your Zune'. Done!

http://www.oursdownload.com/Zune-Vid...converter.html

[goodfriend]

Have you convert some favorite dvds or videos to your ipod ?

[oZzmith]

Have you convert some favorite dvds or videos to your ipod ?

go die asshole.

[jon turner]

I looked it up -- iPods have a 28MB buffer (20-30 minutes) so the drive is idle most of the time. Plus the drives have an operating shock limit of 200-500G. You'll be damaged long before the drive. Modern drives have shock sensors and the heads park when stressed. It's the strongest part of the iPod.

Anyway, I've only got 10GB of music so i'm leaning toward a nano. On ebay they often sell for more than list which is just crazy.

This is technically true, but I still wouldn't mess with shaking/impacting your hard drive. I had a 4th generation Ipod that I dropped on the concrete once and it never worked right again after that. Even though they are pretty tough these days, they still have warnings against it, and the continuous shock of doing active sports with it possibly could be worse than a single hard impact. Anyways, the hard drive doesn't like cold and draws more power when cold. My 30gb has an extremely short battery life when skiing. This could be remedied by using a hot pack or using some kind of carrying pouch or inner pocket to try to keep it warm, but I haven't been able to get it to last too much longer. The solid state ipods handle the cold much better. The screen also broke on me from impact/cold, so a protective case is a good idea as well.

As far as size, I've had a shuffle that I just randomly put songs on for skiing and such, and I have a 30gb that I use for in the car or at work where I'd like access to a larger variety of music. I'm happy with both for these purposes.

[fluffballs]

Well I bought a 30gb video ipod this summer. I like it a lot, but don't really need all that space. I ended up getting a free 8gb nano from one of those promotion sites, they totally work by the way. 8gb's just about right for me, the screen is sweet and the nano is tiny. I'm thinking of keeping it, especially because it will be awesome for skiing and selling the 30gb. Video and pictures are pretty sweet, I've yet to fly with it yet, but I could see that being really nice.

[Gordyman]

Hey goodfriend! Why don't you post that tutorial five more times?

But seriously, my sister gave me a shuffle for X-mas and I gave it to my wife. Luckily our Honda Element has an auxilliary plug in for the stereo. Going from ten cd's on the sun visor sleave to the shuffle is neato.

Just a few years ago sub-gig players were 100 bucks. Now we are arguing whether 30 gigs is excessive. I'll get the most gigs I can for the dough.

[upallnight]

I have been skiing with my old 20GB for about 5 years now ~200 days and also bicycling and at the gym, not to jinks myself, but the darn thing wont break, and the battery will still last a whole ski day (almost all day when it's really cold). I keep telling myself I will replace with a flash drive style when this one breaks, for now I am very impressed.

I also have a 80GB video that has enough room for all my music and photos (~60GB) that i use in the car/office/home stereo.

Both Ipods are constantly protected by Marware cases (I'm a bit of a dropper).

The larger IPOD's are $. One reason is that I just switched all my personal files (music, photos, etc) from my work laptop to my new mac book. I used the ipod as an external drive to simply transport everything. I am NOT tech savy but it was a pretty painless process. I mtn bike, run, and ski with my 30gb Video and have never had a problem. I have a shuffle that I intended to use but I like to be able to see where a song is and tend to be prone to musical a.d.d.

How long have you been using your 30gb for physical activities?

dfinn...i realize you did not address your question to me and that i may be too late for your question posed back in december, but i wanted to give a counterpoint to EVC_CO and Dudley's posts.

A few years back, I used to ski, bike and run with a 20GB iPod. I never had a severe crash/drop. In just under one year, the iPod stopped working. A local Apple store replaced it without question. The replacement, which was treated even more gently, stopped working in approximately 3 months. I took it into the Apple store and was told they were doing me a favor by replacing it for me. I was shocked that there is no warranty on a replaced unit -- only the 1-year warranty from ORIGINAL date of purchase applies.

The 3rd unit I had actually sat on my desk for 90+% of its life, as I had been using a shuffle most of the time. It crapped out in under one year, and I was S.O.L. at this point. I tried the "drop" trick, which actually did revive it for some time...but eventually it was completely dead. I sold it on eBay for parts.

The 3rd one did not see any use outside of my car. Apple tech support told me that I really should never have it above 90 degrees, or below 45 or so. They also told me that it's not really meant for activities like running. (Umm...it's a portable music player, and they sell accessories like arm-bands for running.)

I realized that devices with moving parts/hard drives/non-solid-state memory are not compatible with my lifestyle. I will never buy another.

None of the devices I had were treated particularly harshly; none suffered any significant drops. I do think that the cumulative effect of tons of little bumps (whether running, skiing, or just sitting on the console in my truck) eventually result in too many bad sectors on the HDD.

I've been using a Nano, happily, for the last 3+ years. With the storage capacity of flash-based devices increasing and costs decreasing, I see no reason not to go with one.

If one does choose to go with a HDD-based player, then I highly recommend backing up all important files frequently.