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    Best video software for a netbook?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jspargo, Sep 27, 2009.

  1. jspargo

    jspargo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got my Asus Eee 1005HA . It's the first PC I've had without a CD or DVD as part of it. Since I want to take advantage of the long battery life as I travel (expect at least 3 5+ hour flights in the next 6 weeks), and I'd still like to watch movies and such, I figure I should load some software to:

    1- Rip or convert DVDs to a hard disk version
    2- Play the hard disk versions

    For 2 I've already got Windows Media Player, I've downloaded VLC and Quicktime players as well.

    So, what should I get ( I don't mind paying a little bit for legitimate software if it's better than shareware/freeware)?

    Should I get certain codecs?

    What about creating a virtual DVD (iso) file on the hard disk versu converting to movie files (WMV, AVI, MPEG4., etc.)

    Better players out there?

    Are there sites that I can download movies from (I'm willing to pay for these).

    Thanks for any advice or help.
     
    jspargo, Sep 27, 2009
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  2. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    for ripping and converting DVDs, HandBrake makes it super ez.
     
    surfasb, Sep 27, 2009
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  3. Convoluted

    Convoluted Notebook Evangelist

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    Format Factory is great for this. You can rip DVD's CD's, etc to video files or ISOs. Also has a tonne of other conversion options, and its free! http://www.formatoz.com/
     
    Convoluted, Sep 27, 2009
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  4. jspargo

    jspargo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Format Factory looks good in screen shots, but I don't see the option to rip the DVD to a virtual DVD (ISO?). Is it part of the program?
     
    jspargo, Sep 27, 2009
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  5. Convoluted

    Convoluted Notebook Evangelist

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    Yup. Its under the 'ROM Device' tab on the left. It gives the options: 'DVD to Video File', 'Music CD to Audio File', 'DVD/CD to ISO/CD'. and 'ISO<->CSO'.
     
    Convoluted, Sep 27, 2009
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  6. Selenium

    Selenium Notebook Evangelist

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    You could use FairUse. Quality of the free version should be more than sufficient for a netbook.

    Best sites for downloading movies are...*ahem*...not mentionable.
     
    Selenium, Sep 27, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    +1 Absolutely.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 27, 2009
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    hollis_f Notebook Consultant

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    Any recommendations for something similar that works with 64-Bit?
     
    hollis_f, Sep 27, 2009
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