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RipIt for Mac OS-X

I just paid the $18.99 for RipIt.

Basically it's creating an exact copy of my DVDs on my iMac, and that's all I'm after right now. I can always take the RipIt DVD file and use Handbrake to create an iPhone version.

Even though there are free programs that do pretty much the same thing as RipIt, RipIt was worth $18.99 for me because it's simple and easy to use and creates the backups I want in the format I want with zero problems or complications.

I don't even want to mess with Mac the Ripper or Fairmount. My time and peace of mind are worth $18.99.
 
danny_w said:
UPDATE: I didn't have much time last night, but I tried bot MTR and RipIt on the same disc (Mildred Pierce) and they both took almost exactly the same time (19 minutes). at least RipIt didn't crash when it got done, but neither did MTR this time. However, MTR at elast has a few options for selecting what you want to rip, and RipIt seems to have no options at all except setting the destination directory and turning off animations (the spinning DVD I suppose). If they end up adding the MPEG4 encoding as they claim and it is as fast as they claim then I may give it a try.
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So after using it for a while-do you feel it is worth the $$$?

Can I use it to copy the Kids DVDs for the car?

I appreciate your input so far.
 
Enigmafan420 said:
So after using it for a while-do you feel it is worth the $$$?

Can I use it to copy the Kids DVDs for the car?

I appreciate your input so far.
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I have used it to rip several DVDs now without a problem. MTR occasionally would refuse to rip a DVD or would only rip the main title, and also crashed quite a lot when it was done (thankfully the rips always seemed complete). At this point I would consider RipIt to be worth the money simply for the ease of use and lack of aggravation caused by MTR. I just wish it was faster, but it is about the same as MTR so it is no worse in that department.
 
danny_w said:
I have used it to rip several DVDs now without a problem. MTR occasionally would refuse to rip a DVD or would only rip the main title, and also crashed quite a lot when it was done (thankfully the rips always seemed complete). At this point I would consider RipIt to be worth the money simply for the ease of use and lack of aggravation caused by MTR. I just wish it was faster, but it is about the same as MTR so it is no worse in that department.
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i sure hope you were basing your testing on the new intel versions of MTR and not the old ****** 2.66
 
danny_w said:
No, the new Intel versions are almost universally shunned on this board.
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Is that because of the "secret and unknown" amount of "voluntary contribution" required to use it?

I have downloaded RIP-IT and will pay the fee.

What do you use to burn the DVD back to a blank? I have Toast 8.X-is this a good choice?
 
Enigmafan420 said:
Is that because of the "secret and unknown" amount of "voluntary contribution" required to use it?

I have downloaded RIP-IT and will pay the fee.

What do you use to burn the DVD back to a blank? I have Toast 8.X-is this a good choice?
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I use Toast 7.x if I ever need to make a physical copy, but I don't generally do that.
 
RipIt > very good !!

Enigmafan420 said:
Anyone use this?

I am trying to find out if it removes DCSS or at least allows you to make a back-up of a DVD.

We have a DVD player in our car, but I do not like the kids to take original movies due to fench fries and chocolate milk :)

Right now I am still using Bootcamp, AnyDVD and Clone DVD to resolve this problem but am looking for a MAC solution.

Any suggestions?
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Yep > Buy it !!
 
danny_w said:
I use Toast 7.x if I ever need to make a physical copy, but I don't generally do that.
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Well I need to-otherwise the kids STEP ON or otherwise destroy their original DVDs when bringing them in the car. I already had to by Cinderella ONCE-I sure don't want to have to buy it twice :eek:
 
Enigmafan420 said:
Well I need to-otherwise the kids STEP ON or otherwise destroy their original DVDs when bringing them in the car. I already had to by Cinderella ONCE-I sure don't want to have to buy it twice :eek:
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Yes, so would I in that situation. You can also use iDVD to burn your DVDs once they have been ripped to disk (select File->OneStep DVD from Movie).
 
Simpler / Cheaper solution than RipIt

We seem to be talking about two different things: Ripping & Re-encoding. If the original poster is interested in creating a backup of a DVD for use in his car, than Handbrake is the wrong tool for the job. It is used for converting DVD file(s) for use on an iPod, A-TV, or other QuickTime-compatible purpose. ASAIK, it cannot be used to "compress" a dual-layer DVD to a single-layer blank DVD.

The cheapest/simplest way for the ripping novice is to use Fairmount to copy the DVD files to your hard drive. Then use Apple's Disk Utility to copy them to a dual-layer blank DVD, which, if you bargain-hunt, are about 80 cents apiece now.

AFAIK, there is no freeware/open source method for shrinking down a dual-layer disc to a single layer disc, but if there is one, please let me know. Roxio Popcorn 3 is nice for novices, but a bit pricy.
 
wow!! talk about bringing back a thread!

its kinda sad that i am still on here 24/7 :rolleyes:

danny_w said:
No, the new Intel versions are almost universally shunned on this board.
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i guess i should reply to this too ;)

it may be shunned, but its quality software. the benchmarks of it vs the PPC version are impressive :)
 
Still waiting for MacTheRipper 4.0!!!

Sounds like it is going to have a super-sleek interface and do an even better job at ripping DVDs.

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dukebound85 said:
flamed if you dont search, flamed if you do huh:rolleyes:
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There is a difference between asking a question that has been asked a hundred times before, and suddenly answering a question in an old thread, where the OP probably wont be monitoring the thread any more looking for an answer.

There could be a real reason for answering an old thread, as "I have been thinking about this issue since I stumbled on this old thread, and here's the answer", but I don't see that.
 
I don't care if the thread is old or not.

RipIt is fantastic. I usually do as a previous poster said and keep movies on my MBP I know I will watch over and over in the RipIt format and then I do a HandBrake for the others and move them to my server. Just pop in the DVD and it does its thing. Highly recommended for the just-get-it-done crowd or the parent who needs to do backups :)
 
Got Rip-It and DVDRemaster in the recent mac update bundle, seem to work quite well so far.
 
Chase R said:
Still waiting for MacTheRipper 4.0!!!

Sounds like it is going to have a super-sleek interface and do an even better job at ripping DVDs.

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MacTheRipper is a fantastic piece of software. Looking forward to seeing how well it performs with my Plextor 850 drive.
 
RipIt...now what?

I too must chime in and say RipIt is phenomonal when it comes to just flat-out ripping a DVD "as-is", to a file on a Mac.

I've used it for a few months and absolutely LOVE IT. Well worth the fee. I've NEVER had a problem ripping a DVD...and I've tried DVDs from the 90s to some that just came out.

Question though for those who use it...I'm well aware that Handbrake can convert the RipIt files usable for iTunes, etc...but what additional app(s) are needed to then take that RipIt version and burn a backup DVD in order to play in a DVD player (and not just on a Mac)???

I'd really appreciate a direct answer, since I've searched the boards and always find partial answers to this question :)

Thanks!
 
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