MacTheRipper vs HandBrake

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MacTheRipper vs HandBrake

Ok so what's better..?

The problem:

Basically I have the entire M.A.S.H. TV series on DVD, and thus would like to Rip them to a Mp4 or other compatible viewing option. I used to use DVD-X-Copy (PC Version) on my PC Laptop, and got great results with the XVID option. Now I have a 24" iMac w/ Mac OSX 10.5.5 etc. (They were Approx. 355MB per 25 Minute episode). I just want to have them copied to my HDD, for quicker easy viewing, also so I can watch them in iTunes if possible..?

Thanks again, and advice is appreciated!

So MacTheRipper or HandBrake..? (Remember; easy to use, good results).

24" iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Nov 13, 2008 4:47 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 13, 2008 4:56 PM in response to M.Mercer

This forum doesn't support these kinds of questions. Sounds weird I know but stripping copy protection from DVDs is technically a federal offense. try videohelp.com

Eric

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M.Mercer Author

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Nov 13, 2008 5:03 PM in response to Eric Pautsch1

OK sorry I was un-aware that this is breaking rules, First I guess I should have stated that I do own all the original copies (there not rented), second if illegal, then how is it legal for software companies to sell software that allows you to do this? (I live in canada, I am un-sure what rules apply to users in the U.S.) 3rd, I am asking just for an opinion ONLY and not for instructions on how this can be accomplished, as I do this ONLY for private viewing, I have approximately 11,000 TV Ep's no on HDD's. I just want to be able to watch them on my Mac. 😟

Thanks again, may I have your opinion, or is that breaking rules?! I am new to the forums, as you can see I have yet to read all the rules... 😟 once again, sorry.

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M.Mercer Author

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Nov 13, 2008 5:25 PM in response to M.Mercer

Forget it, problem solved! I used to use CloneDVD not DVD-X-COPY, sorry. And as I know I can get something very similar, or better..?

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M.Mercer Author

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Nov 13, 2008 5:26 PM in response to M.Mercer

Thanks again, sorry about the rules (not knowing them).

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Answer 5

Nov 13, 2008 6:26 PM in response to M.Mercer

No worries....it's an Apple thing...they close the thread...even if its an opinion on a tool. Ripping tools are illegal in the US. Many have offices in the Caymans in fact. Real Video was sued just last week for releasing a similar tool.

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M.Mercer Author

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Nov 13, 2008 11:52 PM in response to Eric Pautsch1

Wow that's crazy, well I hear Clone DVD has a Mac version, however only in Japanese. ( Makes me wonder, will they do the same in Canada... Would be nice. ) 🙂 Anyways thanks again!

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