Best DVD to AVI converter

[RSDonovan]

Hi

I want to convert all my DVD collection to AVI format so I can (a) Have a backup (b) Keep them all on a 2TB drive to save finding / loading the DVD and (c) be able to watch them on portanle devices (iPad2 especially).

Can you please give your opinions of which of the many DVD rippers on the market are worth consideration.

Thanks.

PS I looked at some and they won't output AVI. Those ones are no use to me as my iPad player only reads AVI

[Wak]

I use the FREE Format Factory for all my conversions of video, audio and images.
http://www.pcfreetime.com/

[adam718]

I like Rip DVD Plus. The default settings create a high quality iPad transfer -
http://www.deskshare....ripping-software.aspx

[simengorden]

To do this DVD ripper is needed, I love do some video editing and uploading. Good luck. http://www.doremisoft.net/dvd-converter-windows/