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Originally Posted by funcube2
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I have recorded tv shows on a dvd and need to know how to transfer them onto my ppc and watch them.
How can I do this?
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IMO, it's really more trouble than it's worth. I used to convert DVDs to an divx/avi file using Fairuse2; however, the quality would degrade substantially and storage space is limited.
I've since bought an Archos AV500 mobile DVR for storing all my music files, photos, and movies/shows. It will connect to any device with an RCA output and record direct from the video signal. It connects to your satellite/cable box and acts like a TIVO for recording your shows when you want, for you to watch later. Video quality is excellent. You can watch the vids on your device (extremely crisp and bright display), or plug it into a monitor/tv later for viewing. It even has a USB host feature, so you can connect it to an external HDD, camera, etc, and capture files at will. I opted for the 100GB HDD model, but you can also get a 30GB model. On the 100GB, I presently have a little over 200 CDs, 500+ photos, and 30 movies, with over 50GB of storage remaining. Amazing device.
I was going to buy an iPod, and the Apple dealer talked me into the Archos!

It's far superior to the iPod in most every way (I previously owned 2 different iPods, and ended up giving them away as gifts), yet costs the same.
So if you want your x50V to perform as a movie player (or music player for that matter), prepare for limitations. If you can afford to get an Archos, I'd highly recommend it! I now use my PDA for what it was meant!
