AVex DVD to iPod Video Suite Review

AVex DVD to iPod Video Suite is a 2-in-1 application pack that combines AVex DVD to iPod Converter and AVex iPod Video Converter. It is capable of converting all DVD movies & almost all video file formats at up to 3 folds of the normal playback speed, e.g., it only takes you around 40 minutes to convert a 2-hour movie, and the video and audio quality are very nice.

Batch Conversion Supported (9.6 out of 10)
Even you have lots of video files, and don't want to convert them one by one with the converter(Single Mode), you can convert them using the AVex iPod Video Converter (Batch Mode), add all of your video files in the converting queue of the Batch Mode, then click "Convert" and all is set, you'll just wait some time for the movies ready for your iPod.

Easy Conversion (9.8 out of 10)
Moreover, one click and does it all! Well, you might say, anything is not easy until you show me a way of how to achieve it. So, here you are, with United Digitals' helpful Step-by-Step Guides, you can easily learn how to download & install this Suite, Convert DVD movies and Video Files with it, and most important of all, how to sync iPod with iTunes' movie library, or vice versa, sync PC with iPod. It's so easy even a 6 year old can do it.

Let's see what AVex DVD to iPod Video Suite can accomplish:

Product Features (9.5 out of 10)
1. AVex DVD to iPod Converter supports any DVD movies, converts them into 640x480 MP4 or H264. Crop mode 1 to 6 are available for different viewing purposes. Audio volume, video brightness are adjustable. You can also set up the 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 aspect ratio. You can also split a TV series into different parts by configuring its "split file size" into any size you prefer, e.g., if each of your TV episode is 200MB, then you can config the "split file size" as 200MB.

If you have something else to do while converting the DVD movies, and want to save energy & meanwhile protect the environment by shutting down the program when conversion completes, you can setup this feature in "Output Setting" of the "Options" menu.

2. AVex iPod Video Converter enables you to converting Tivo, Tivo2Go, DVR-MS, FLV(YouTube Video format), GVI(Google Video Format), MPEG, MPEG4, WMV, AVI, ASF, DivX/Xvid, RM, MOV videos, and all other formats supported by Windows Media Player, to iPod MP4 video. The maximum resolution is 640x480, the other available resolution is 320x240.

The Video Converter also comes with the Batch Video Converter, giving you the freedom of doing something else on somewhere else without attendant. You can launch the Batch Converter by going to the program's main pane -> clicking "Open DVD/Video" -> clicking "Batch Convert Video Files".

Easy Installtion, Setup & High Speed Tech X!-Speed Integrated (9.6 out of 10)
The ease of installation, setup, and conversion, plus the Built-in X!-Speed™ transcode technology which boost the conversion speed, will make iPod fans very happy and hooked on to it.

Hyperthreading, Optimization for Duo-Core (9.8 out of 10)
The fully optimization for Dual-Core, HyperThread Processors SSE2/SSE/MMX/3DNow! SSE2/SSE/MMX/3DNow! , is the only one in the market place that is capable of achieving all of these features in just one product.

Nice Video & Audio Quality (9.6 out of 10)
The converted file from DVD movies and video files looks very good, decent enough to watch the converted files on your HDTV. It looks better than a VCD movie, might not be as good as the original DVD movies with resolution of 720x540. Unless you're so eager to seek a professional movie effect, you can live happily with it.

OS Platform (9.3 out of 10)
It works on Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista. Not compatible with Mac. However, United Digitals does have the product support for Mac, check it out here.

Summary (9.6 out of 10)
All in all, AVex DVD to iPod Video Suite is
(1) An easy-to-install, easy-to-config, and easy-to-convert production tool
(2) Enables you to converting the collection of your DVD movies & almost all video formats to iPod MP4 movies
(3) Support for 640x480 MP4 and H264 is available in its subcomponents: AVex DVD to iPod Converter, AVex iPod Video Converter, and AVex iPod Video Converter (Batch Mode).
(4) Super fast conversion, complete an entire 2-hour movie in 40 minutes, yet with decent movie quality
(5) Hyper threading that fully optimized the duo-core processing power, the genuine one available on the market, thus boosting your conversion speed up to 3 times of the normal playback speed
(6) Support OS platform from Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, to Windows Vista