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    Best DVD Backup Software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by foo_ball76, Jun 7, 2008.

  1. foo_ball76

    foo_ball76 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok, I've got a pretty good sized DVD collection going and I'd like to back it up/store it on my desktop PC. I'm willing to pay for the software. I'm looking for the quickest, most feature packed, simple software at a reasonable price. I'm not into the free stuff- using 3-4 different programs just to get a clean copy- I want an all in 1 solution that preferably converts to WMV.

    Let me know what you think! :)
     
    foo_ball76, Jun 7, 2008
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  2. KarenA

    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    I use avidemux to convert my DVDs into h264. I think avidemux can also be used to convert into wmv too. It is a free software but it doesn't need to install another software or anything... Also, it has a portable version.
     
    KarenA, Jun 8, 2008
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    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Nice, I'll look into those. thanks guys!
     
    foo_ball76, Jun 10, 2008
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    +1 for DVDFab Platinum. I've tried just about every program there is and DVDFab has the best combination of features vs speed. Heck, about 45% of the programs I tested didn't work, or didn't support AC3 audio.

    I'm converting to xvid with AC3 5.1 audio at a bit rate of 4500 and get excellent results on a large HDTV. File sizes range from 1.2GB to 6GB (Saving Private Ryan), though they average about 2.5GB.
     
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    thanks guys
     
    MaXimus, Jun 10, 2008
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