I have a iPod Nano that can play movies/tv programs. Is there any way that I can put some of my collection onto my PC and transfer them to my iPod instead of having to pay for them with iTunes?
Yes, You just need to convert your dvd and video to mp4 video, then you can add it to your iTunes library, plug in your iPod to computer and sync your iPod, that's all. If you need detailed info, here is a step by step guide for you, it's easy to understand and works pretty well for me http://www.freedvdripper.net/guides/rip-dvd-co nvert-video-to-ipod-touch-nano.html
If you are looking for more DVD to iPod Converters, I think this review would help you http://dvd-video-to-ipod.reviewstown.com
Any time when I want to put DVD and video to iPod ,I use Cucusoft DVD to iPod touch Video Converter ,at present I haven’t meet any problem ,when I am using this software
http://www.dvdtoipodtouch.biz/
or you can use this one
http://www.dvdtoitunes.net/
Hope this can give you some help .