Alternatives to ripit4me

[123fish123]

I have used ripit4me for quite some time to backup my DVDs and noticed its been in circulation for a couple of years. Are there any newer alternatives that any of you have used with some success? I like it, it's a decent program, I just feel like tinkering with and learning something new...

[filmboss80]

Um, you've...like...been a member of this site for almost 5 years. You've not heard of DVDFab HD Decrypter?

[123fish123]

Um...why does it never cease to amaze me that people feel they have SO much time on their hands to have to have a smart ass reply.

I was simply posing a question. My tenure here has nothing to do with my level of knowledge nor what I have "heard of"

I was simply asking people's opinion. People may have preferences, things they like, don't like, things that may not even be on the tools listing on the board.

If there are any of the above opinions, I'd love to hear them. But thanks so much for taking the time to be a wise cracker. Always keeps the boards interesting with people like you lurking.

[Supreme2k]

You'll have to excuse filmboss80. Though he did offer a solution he did not do it in the most eloquent way.


I believe what he meant was:

HOLY SHIT! You've been here 5 freakin' years and don't know how to use search?! You have no idea where the Tools section is?! Do you even read the god damn front page at all???!!! Stop being so damn lazy!

This is not about opinion. It is about what actually works. Anyone can say that they like SmartRipper best, but it won't rip most of the newer discs out these days.

[123fish123]

Again...way too much time on your hands. I can read all I want about shrink, decrypter, etc. but what the hell is the point of a board if you can't ask people opinions. THERE IS NONE THEN you fool...

And again, just because someone joined 5 years ago doesn't mean he/she is an expert. Some of us don't have time to be here 5 years and read the board each day.

Those of you who have interest in sharing opinions and pros/cons of tools you have used, I am more than willing to listen. Actually, it'd be a big help. If you want to troll and flame, feel free as well. Just shows that you are clearly know it alls who have a god complex.

[filmboss80]

Actually, I DON'T have a lot of free time to lurk here, but I check the forums quickly a couple of times a day (when I check my e-mail) to see if I can help someone. But sometimes I see a lazy sod whose question can be answered by going here https://www.videohelp.com/tools/sections/decrypters-dvd-rippers -- instead of gumming up the forum with a way-too-basic inquiry.

Comments and ratings are included in the Tools listings, BTW.

Supreme2k: You articulate things much better than me. Thanks.

[Baldrick]

Buy and install AnyDVD and you can still use your old tools like dvd shrink, ripit4me.

[123fish123]

Buy and install AnyDVD and you can still use your old tools like dvd shrink, ripit4me.

Thanks Baldrick for a simple and kind explanation unlike the people above who have to keep chiming in with no help. I can read a board all I want. The purpose of a FORUM is to exchange ideas...

[didikai]

I'm with 123 here.
Lots of us get by with just basic video knowledge. It's all we need. But occasionally we need an answer to what is to most on here is a very simple question to answer.
But you'll see it's the same names over and over again who slag newbies off because they're not as smart as them.
This might be some advice that these donuts can't understand.........
If you think a question is dumb....don't answer it.
Get it?
(But I don't think they do)

[123fish123]

I'm with 123 here.
Lots of us get by with just basic video knowledge. It's all we need. But occasionally we need an answer to what is to most on here is a very simple question to answer.
But you'll see it's the same names over and over again who slag newbies off because they're not as smart as them.
This might be some advice that these donuts can't understand.........
If you think a question is dumb....don't answer it.
Get it?
(But I don't think they do)

Thank you sir. If more people went through life like you seem to, the world would be a much happier place. Never understood people who feel the need to take time to blast others. It costs NOTHING to simply move on. By taking the time to flame you really let everyone know what you're all about and I believe that people inevitably reap what they sow.

[Noahtuck]

@ Supreme2k



Thank god i was not drinking or smoking when i read that because i probably would have choked to death!!!



@ 123fish123
I think i sense some sarcasm in Baldrick's post...

Have you seen how much that cost's
Instead of being so thin skinned, on top of lazy, not my word!! LOL!!
Maybe you should use that little search function in the tools section and look for what filmboss80
already told you

And yes, a little searching probably would have brought up a THOUSAND post's where people ask this same Q and are given the same answer!!

[Noahtuck]

But occasionally we need an answer to what is to most on here is a very simple question to answer.

And a simple search would also answer it when it has been asked a 1000 times!!!

But you'll see it's the same names over and over again who slag newbies off because they're not as smart as them.

Smart has nothing to do with it.... EFFORT as in searching and reading DOES!!!!!

For every 1 Q i have asked, i have answered 500 and most of the things i have needed to know, like 100 times more indepth then this simple, asked a 1000 times, Q, i spend 2 seconds doing a search & 5 minutes reading to find the answer!!

[GKar]

It's not a crime to be a newbie or a reason to be insulted. Even a thing like a basic google search goes beyond some people. Give'em a break. Holy cow.

Did you sense my sarcasm?

[didikai]

But occasionally we need an answer to what is to most on here is a very simple question to answer.

And a simple search would also answer it when it has been asked a 1000 times!!!

But you'll see it's the same names over and over again who slag newbies off because they're not as smart as them.

Smart has nothing to do with it.... EFFORT as in searching and reading DOES!!!!!

For every 1 Q i have asked, i have answered 500 and most of the things i have needed to know, like 100 times more indepth then this simple, asked a 1000 times, Q, i spend 2 seconds doing a search & 5 minutes reading to find the answer!!

So why not take the posters question, and show us step by step, using the search facility, how you arrive at an answer to the posters question. Make sure you list all the relevant posts.

[Supreme2k]

But you'll see it's the same names over and over again who slag newbies off because they're not as smart as them.

Newbies? Both you and your good pal there are 5 and 6 year veterans. Are we supposed to take you incompetence after 5 years as simply being "newbies"?

If I go to a store and purchase electronics, even once, more than likely I'll know from which department to make my future purchases.

When I go to an amusement park, I go to one of the many "You are here' maps and find the place/attraction myself, rather than try to hunt down an employee and hope that they have the correct answer.

No, I don't have a ton of time on my hands, but I can always make time to school a fool.

[didikai]

But you'll see it's the same names over and over again who slag newbies off because they're not as smart as them.

Newbies? Both you and your good pal there are 5 and 6 year veterans. Are we supposed to take you incompetence after 5 years as simply being "newbies"?

If I go to a store and purchase electronics, even once, more than likely I'll know from which department to make my future purchases.

When I go to an amusement park, I go to one of the many "You are here' maps and find the place/attraction myself, rather than try to hunt down an employee and hope that they have the correct answer.

No, I don't have a ton of time on my hands, but I can always make time to school a fool.

So I suppose that at a guess you've had the same doctor for 5 years. So I guess that after you've seen them a few times you don't need them any more, and Google all your medical questions.
So how about schooling this fool and show us how to search for the relevant posts to answer the posters specific question.
Not enough time on your hands?
You seem to have enough to keep posting on this topic.

[Dv8ted2]

But you'll see it's the same names over and over again who slag newbies off because they're not as smart as them.

Newbies? Both you and your good pal there are 5 and 6 year veterans. Are we supposed to take you incompetence after 5 years as simply being "newbies"?

If I go to a store and purchase electronics, even once, more than likely I'll know from which department to make my future purchases.

When I go to an amusement park, I go to one of the many "You are here' maps and find the place/attraction myself, rather than try to hunt down an employee and hope that they have the correct answer.

No, I don't have a ton of time on my hands, but I can always make time to school a fool.

So I suppose that at a guess you've had the same doctor for 5 years. So I guess that after you've seen them a few times you don't need them any more, and Google all your medical questions.
So how about schooling this fool and show us how to search for the relevant posts to answer the posters specific question.
Not enough time on your hands?
You seem to have enough to keep posting on this topic.

Read the comments for the tools and your questions are answered.

[didikai]

Where can I find Tools?

[Dv8ted2]

Where can I find Tools?

It is in the "double secret probation" section.

[Noahtuck]

Where can I find Tools?

https://forum.videohelp.com/topic362854-30.html#1945659

[Supreme2k]

So I suppose that at a guess you've had the same doctor for 5 years. So I guess that after you've seen them a few times you don't need them any more, and Google all your medical questions.

No. I know where they are located and which department I need to see, though. If my doctor can't fix my problem, I know where to go get a specialist or a second opinion. I don't put up a sign at the hospital asking who is the newest doctor.

Bottom line, this isn't your (or his) first time here by a long shot, so you should know these things. this site is easily navigated, with a standard menu bar on the left.

And speaking of Google, either of you could have used that too. By mentioning it, you've shown that you're at least familiar with it, so you have no excuse.

[RowMan]

My back-up package of choice...

DVDFab HD Decrypter
DVD Shrink
ImgBurn

All FREE.

That took just as long to write as the very first reply, but with better results.

[ZQX]

123fish123, you want DVDFab HD Decrypter. Just download the latest beta, and make sure you keep checking for updates (which are regular).

Don't worry about these guys, they're just letting off steam after seeing their shares plummet.

It is in the "double secret probation" section.

Lol!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnVKkJFYkhg

[gll99]

Goodness guys I don't think I'll buy that BD burner after all. I'm afraid to ask newbie questions

@ 123
I think you overreacted to a rather gentle chide from filmboss80. He did nip you a bit but also gave you the best answer (a free tool) . Most would have laughed that off and taken it as part of the friendly banter that goes on here. He only said what many of us thought also when we saw your post.

Peace

Chide: reproach in a usually mild and constructive manner (merriam-webster)

[Noahtuck]

So why not take the posters question, and show us step by step, using the search facility, how you arrive at an answer to the posters question. Make sure you list all the relevant posts.

Sorry... i don't enable Laziness or Stupidity!!!!!

https://forum.videohelp.com/topic244978.html

[VegasBud]

123fish123,

From what I've seen lately, the studios seem to be significantly backing off the whack-a-doodle "copy protection" schemes they came up with specifically to defeat RipIt4Me. If the trend continues, RipIt4Me should continue to work well for the vast majority of your ripping tasks for the forseeable future.

For the remaining disks (that RipIt4Me can't handle), or if you just want to try something else, the only two rippers that seem to work are DVDFab HD Decrypter (which is free) and AnyDVD (which isn't even reasonably priced, much less free). On the flip side, AnyDVD rips seem to be less prone to problems when forced to deal with whack-a-doodle protections...at least in my own experience.

It's possible that in the future other options may come up, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

[didikai]

So why not take the posters question, and show us step by step, using the search facility, how you arrive at an answer to the posters question. Make sure you list all the relevant posts.

Sorry... i don't enable Laziness or Stupidity!!!!!

https://forum.videohelp.com/topic244978.html

I hereby rename you .....Clockwork Toy.....

[123fish123]

To those of you that answered honestly, thanks for supporting the board and those who may not know as much.

To those who apparantly entertained yourselves for hours after I was gone last night, thank you for proving my point. You have no lives and showed it here to everyone. Good job! I am sure you're all very proud. :lmao:

[123fish123]

[quote="didikai"]

But you'll see it's the same names over and over again who slag newbies off because they're not as smart as them.

Newbies? Both you and your good pal there are 5 and 6 year veterans. Are we supposed to take you incompetence after 5 years as simply being "newbies"?

Your stupidity knows no bounds. If I walk into a Ford dealership to look at a car 5 years ago then come back 5 years later, can I build an engine for an F-150? But wait, I have "been there" 5 years because they have my name and a date from 5 years ago. What an ass.

[filmboss80]

Anyway, the problem is solved, isn't it? DVDFab HD Decrypter was mentioned in the very first reply of this thread, and a consensus has built for it throughout this thread.

Gll99 was quite correct about the gentle chide. All my remarks, though sometimes teasing, are offered with a smile. You need not be so thin-skinned and easily offended. We just like to have a bit of fun here.

Hope your new ripping tool works out for you.