How can I save my dvd collection to my hard drive?

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toddrick

I don't want to do anything illegal just save my dvds to my drive. My dvd collection is getting beat up but also because of newer technology it is just easier to stream to my tv than deal with the discs and players.

Answer
heres a list of things you need

DVDFab: Use this tool to rip a complete copy of your dvds
Cost:FREE

DVDShrink:Use this tool to shrink your dvd backups down to 4GB. You can also choose to remove Opening trailers, Language options and Special Features.
Cost: FREE

ImgBurn: Since you enjoy watching your movies without the use of the disc this program creates 1 easy video file for your back up.

Suggested Purchases

Portable Hard Drive: look into investion into one of these, depending on you collection and how big it is consider something in the range of 250GB and up.
Cost: $50 and Up (worth it)

DVD Upconvertor with USB Option: This is perfect for someone in your position. You can take a portable hard drive and connect it directly to an upconvertor using the USB option and watch your movies directly from the hard drive.
Cost: $60 and up (worth it)

Which portable hard drive is better and a good price; Seagate or western digital?

Q. ok so i want a portable one that is 60 GB or 80GB, most likely 60 GB and for a decent price
so which one is better cuz i heard very good things and very good reviews from both brands, so i'm not so sure which is the best out of the two. Plus where can i get one (store or online) for a good price?

Answer
I bought a 500GB Seagate over a year ago and havent had any problems with it.

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