DVD software for PPC -- Questions

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?)

On Fri, 13 Aug 2004 05:05:46 GMT, "md" <info@NOSPAMPLEASEkramden.net>
wrote:

>Hi. I notice there are at least 2 programs that will copy a DVD and put a
>mini version on the SD card. They claim to do one movie of 100 min or
>shorter on a 128 meg card.
>
>Have any of you purchased this SW?

I have DVD to Pocket PC by Makayama.

>A FEW QUESTIONS...
>1. How long does it take to copy the DVD and get it ready for the SD card.
>If I had a 90 min DVD, how long would it take me to get it ready?

Several hours. I just let it do its thing at night.

>2. How is the quality of the dvd in your opinion.

Good enough. Esp. in dark scenes, and action scenes, you do see
artifacts, but that is to be expected.

>3. How does the movie get put on the SD card? With Active Sync? How long
>does that take to download the 90 min DVD to the SD card via activesync?

The way you want it. It ends up in a nice .wmv file. I personally
would never ever use the explore function of Activesync to place it on
a SD card, but simply use a storage card reader. The speed of the
latter is way better. And it will be done instantly (in a few mins
that is).

You can find a review with many screen shots at
http://en.pdamobiz.com/en/forum/fo [...] sp?TID=60.

--
Marlof Bregonje
Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?)

On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 21:56:47 -0700, " MS"
<ms@nospam.com> wrote:

>There are several freeware programs that will do this, so why purchase
>something, that is repackaged freeware?

I used to do that as well. But in the end, to get a similar quality
picture, I had to go through several steps with different interfaces.
Now I just use one program, and I'm happy with that. The ease of use
was worth my money. If you like saving money by taking an extra
effort: good for you!

--
Marlof Bregonje
Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile