Publisher's Description
From HandBrake:
HandBrake is a GPL'd multiplatform, multithreaded DVD to MPEG-4 ripper/converter. HandBrake was originally available on the BeOS, but now has been ported over to MacOS X and to GNU/Linux.
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All versions:
3.7 starsout of 95 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 36 votes
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"Installed/Worked better than expected"
Version: HandBrake 0.9.5
Pros
Relatively easy to use and intuitive. No need to read a manual or consult a help file. Absolutely free to use and looks like it hasn't installed any garbage (although one can never tell for sure). Installation on Vista was a piece of cake.
Cons
None - so far so good.
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"Fast, free, brilliant, amazing. What more can I say?"
Version: HandBrake 0.9.5
Pros
I have never seen such a brilliant video compressor. My 3.90GB gameplays are now only 200MB. Thank you soooo much to the makers of this program and now I can store 20x more gameplay videos on my external HDD. WELL DONE :)
Cons
NONE! HOW COULD THERE BE?!!
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"Not on windows 7"
Version: HandBrake 0.9.5
Pros
works great on mac.
Cons
not on windows 7
Summary
I simply cannot get it to work on my windows 7 pc. I tried what the last reviewer wrote with VLC and administrator. I tried title specific conversion. It always stops the conversion prematurely and then gives a scrambled video. Maybe the next update will help. Anyone know of a similar program that works for windows 7? I want to copy my DVDs to a mp4 version for itunes/ipad viewing.
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"Got it to work in Windows 7"
Version: HandBrake 0.9.5
Pros
Lots of options for controlling final output/format
Cons
Learning curve for all of the options
Summary
Before installing Handbrake, I installed VLC media player first. I installed both by right-clicking the executable and choosing "Run as administrator" (second item in the list). Every time I launch Handbrake, I right-click the icon in the Start Menu and choose "Run as administrator." Haven't had any issues.
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"Doesn't work"
Version: HandBrake 0.9.5
Pros
it's free.
Cons
Doesn't work. Maybe it is a Vista problem - but software is useless to me.
Summary
Have tried it with multiple discs - doesn't find the source files, just gives repeated errors
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"Worked as expected"
Version: HandBrake 0.9.5
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
Can't ask for more
Summary
Does what it said
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"Roku users: this is the converter for you!"
Version: HandBrake 0.9.5
Pros
Quick conversion rate, video and sound stay in sync and can do batch conversions. Output quality is good. I find the output from Handbrake superior to other converters and formats that can be viewed on the Roku.
Cons
Have to select files one-by-one to create batch for converting. While playback sound stays synced with video (unlike video files converted to wmv format), volume can jump up and/or down unexpectedly. Occasional picture glitches/distortion.
Summary
I tried Handbrake as it was recommended by the roConnect site. I'd been having issues with video files I'd converted to wmv (the other format Roku supports) where the sound would be out of sync with the video. This problem disappeared with Handbrake. The conversion rate is much quicker than other converts I'd used, although it does max out my quad core processors.
All in all, very convenient, easy to use converter if you're using various devices to view the output. Definately keeping this as a part of my video management/manipulation toolbox. -
"Fast and efficient MP4 converter"
Version: HandBrake 0.9.5
Pros
Excellent quality and lot of options
Cons
None really, However, it is not reliable to convert encrypted DVDs directly.
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"uses max cpu power ,"
Version: HandBrake 0.9.5
Pros
still great software
Cons
non except no manual for options.
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"Even at free, no good!"
Version: HandBrake 0.9.5
Pros
Sure didn't work for me, after an hour and a half of CD/DVD reading...
Cons
Just didn't work!
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