There are a lot of reasons why you want to copy DVD movies on Mac. First, you do not want the hassle of loading and unloading DVDs from the player. You may just like to simply watch it at your own comfort and solace—in your computer or laptop.

You may also like to upload the videos into your portable devices. Because you really cannot copy the entire DVD into your iPhone or iPod, you first need to copy or rip them and then move them to your hard drive.

Third, you want to share your home made DVDs with youe friends and family without really sending the original DVD to them. You can just upload the video file in a video-sharing site and invite them to watch the movie.

If you are looking to copy dvd movies on Mac hard disk, please follow these steps :

1. First of all, you need to download a DVD Ripper For Mac

2. Install the software into your computer. The entire installation process is very short, lasting less than 1 minute.

3. To begin, select if you want to load the DVD or the IFO. The latter is actually a file in your DVD that keeps other pertinent information such as subtitles, chapters, and audio tracks of the movie. Please select that you want to load a DVD.

4. After loading the DVD, please select the output format. As you are using Macintosh, I would advice you to select “Mp4″ format to rip the dvd.

5. Once you have chosen the desired output format, please select the output folder where you want to save ripped files.

6. Now you can click on “Start”. The software will ripping the video from the dvd and show you real time progress.

That’s it! By using this software not only you can convert dvd to mp4 format but also you can convert dvd to any format as this software supports more than 100 formats!

Media converter software is simple, handy applications designed to make your life easier. Commonly, there are several kinds of media converter for Mac in present market (DVD Ripper, Video converter, media converter).And Xilisoft, Wondershare Software, Aimersoft and iSkysoft are the reputable companies which offer media converter software for Mac Users. This article will give you a brief comparison of the differences among the products of those companies.

1.Video Converter for Mac
Main function: convert between video formats for iPod, iPhone and other mobile devices.

1)Xilisoft Video Converter for Mac
This program support adds the custom watermark. During the progress of conversion, users are allowed to cut the video into several parts and merge them with the order you want, and also, users could name the output files by themselves.
The weak point is the preview window is very small and you cannot preview while converting videos.

 2)iSkysoft Video Converter for Mac
The highlight of this software is you can view the source video, and get to know the detail info of the video file. The preview effect is excellent. The interface is similar with iSky DVD ripper for Mac, the difference is video converter for Mac adds the “remove” and “clear” buttons.
However, the speed of conversion is not fast enough. And it does not support adding watermark.
The price is valuable: $35

3)Wondershare Video Converter for Mac
The interface of this program is clear and very easy to use. Users could customize the preferences of the video and audio after choose the output format. Users can preview the video during the convert progress. The advantage of this program is the high speed of conversion and it supports various formats.
The weak point is this program could not cut the same video and merge the parts into one.
The price$39 is higher than other brands of video converter for Mac.

2.DVD Converter Suite for Mac
There are many companies have released DVD Converter Suite for Mac, which includes DVD Ripper for Mac and Video Converter for Mac, and they don’t have breakthrough or bring forth new ideas ,and just a assemble of these two software. Maybe it is a tactic of sellers for sales at a discount price.

3.Media Converter for Mac – New
Aimersoft Total Media Converter for Mac
Total media converter for Mac is one program which has the both functions of Mac DVD ripper and Mac video converter. You need not to purchase two programs to rip DVD and convert video. And even, you could merge DVD and video to one file.
 Moreover, the edit function of Aimersoft Total Media Converter is powerful than the separate program. If you don’t like a piece of movies on DVDs ,and want to put your favorite videos to this DVD replace the bad one, Aimersoft total media converter for Mac can help you. Besides, Total media specially support WMV, MKV and HD video formats (ts, tp, trp, m2ts, mts), and you could choose the formats according to the hardware. This is easy for beginners.

By using this software, you can edit your video and DVD (crop,trim,effect) and even you could add amazing text and image watermark.

And also, the two preview window is a highlight of total media. Some famous website, such as Macworld, MacNN published the article of Aimersoft Total Media Converter for Mac and gained good comments of visitors and Mac users.
If you are looking for a media converter, you can try Aimersoft Total Media Converter for Mac. The Price: $49.00

4.HandBrake – Free
Handbrake is a Free Mac tool. In the latest version, Mac users can convert DVD and video to several formats (MP4?MKV?AVI?OGM, AAC?MP3?AC3), even extract the subtitle from a DVD. If users need the editing functions and more output formats, they have to choose other products. Moreover, the interface design is difficult for beginners to use.

Resource: http://macwmvconverter.blogspot.com/2009/01/difference-functions-among-mac-dvd.html

Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard

Apple Mac’s operating system, Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, is faster, easier to use, and more reliable than Windows. It has built and maintained this position because Apple has based Leopard on a principle of constant innovation. You can therefore achieve more by doing less.

Apple has created the comprehensive applications that come with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard to give you a fully-rounded Mac computer, at home or in the office. Every Mac has iChat, for example. This enables you to have four-way video chats and conferences, and share the contents of your screen. You also receive iLife, software that beats anything a PC can offer for producing and enhancing music, photos, videos and DVDs.

Perhaps the most impressive part of Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, however, is Apple’s web browser, Safari. This is the fastest web browser on any platform in the world with features that are a pleasure to use. For instance, put a word in the “Find” box and Safari highlights the matching text and dims the surrounding page, making a search even quicker to complete.

Leopard and Windows

Nonetheless, just because Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard is faster and better than Windows doesn’t mean that Apple ignores users who are new to Macs and more familiar with the Microsoft operating system. To make the transition from PC to Mac as smooth as possible, every Mac has Boot Camp. This allows you to run Windows just as though you have a PC.

If you wish, you can also run Windows side by side with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard. First install Parallels Desktop for Mac or VMware Fusion followed by Windows. You can then switch from Leopard to Windows as you please.

Other software

Another great feature of Macs is that every major piece of software, including Microsoft applications such as Office 2008, is available in a Mac version. This is useful if you want to retain files on a Mac from your former PC. The Mac equivalent of the software enables you to continue using these files without having to abandon them.

Moving files

The process of moving your files from a PC to a Mac is straightforward. Just download the files to a USB or FireWire hard drive and then plug this into your Mac. Alternatively, use a network, or ask your Apple shop to do the job for you.

Networks

There’s always a certain amount of pressure to conform to the type of computers used on a network at home or work. Macs, however, can join any network either wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable and function perfectly. In fact, as described here, if the other computers use Windows, you can easily load this and have the clear advantage of running the Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard system as well.

Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi capability for network and Internet connections applies to all Macs. You don’t need to buy a separate wireless link: every Mac has Apple’s AirPort Extreme, which enables you to access the net wherever there’s a suitable Wi-Fi network.

Viruses

Of course, when surfing the net most people are aware of the ever-present danger of spyware and viruses. But Macs don’t need special anti-virus software because Apple constructs them on a stable UNIX foundation and ensures security is a key built-in feature. Apple maintains this security by offering regular free updates and by having the Safari web browser warn you if you’re downloading a suspect file.

Dependability

It’s a load off your mind to be able to trust a Mac’s resistance to viruses and spyware. Just as important is the confidence you can have in a Mac’s reliability. Unlike many PC manufacturers, Apple creates both the hardware and software of each Mac. This results in computers that are not a combination of different brands but holistic units.

The main advantages of this approach are consistent performance and high working speeds. When you switch on a Mac, it comes to life far more quickly than a PC, which takes a while to check the different aspects of its system. A Mac also crashes or freezes far less often than a PC because its components and applications work so well together.

Peripherals

This is not to suggest that you must use Apple brand peripheral devices such as printers, cameras, and hard drives. On the contrary: Apple installs hundreds of peripheral drivers in each Mac so that it recognises most peripherals the moment you connect them wirelessly or via the USB or FireWire ports. This means you speed up the whole process of using a new device for the first time and also keep the Mac’s hard drive free of additional software.

Ease of use

Such ease of use is a characteristic cited by owners as one of Mac’s chief benefits. Everything about a Mac is coordinated to produce a computer that fulfils a wide-ranging set of tasks in as simple a manner as possible, without compromising creativity and fun. From the clarity of the display and ergonomic features of the keyboard, to the most sophisticated graphics software, Apple has made each Mac’s hardware and software simple and accessible. This is why Macs prove so popular in schools and colleges.

Environmental concerns

These design considerations extend to the environmental impact of Macs. Macs are quiet to run and use the latest electrical developments to reduce power consumption. Apple also run a trade-in and recycling scheme that ensures Macs are either refurbished and sold on, or are broken up with the least possible harm to the earth. This is yet another advantage of dealing with a company that takes its responsibility to you and the world at large very seriously.