Too many DVD's

Backbiter

I'd say the biggest problem is the DRM copy protection on DVDs. I don't think Handbrake can rip DVDs with this, although it's great for ripping DVDs you've recorded off the TV or Sky+ box. There are programs that can get around the DRM, but I don't think they are legit.

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Backbiter wrote: »

I'd say the biggest problem is the DRM copy protection on DVDs. I don't think Handbrake can rip DVDs with this, although it's great for ripping DVDs you've recorded off the TV or Sky+ box. There are programs that can get around the DRM, but I don't think they are legit.

You're right, the copy protection is difficult (and definitely not legal) to circumvent.
As I said, the amount of time and effort to achieve what the OP wants is not currently justified by the end result.

Eventually, of course, such integration of these mediums into an "entertainment hub" is inevitable. In the future, I doubt anyone will be playing movies via disc as they'll just be downloaded onto a media player.

googler

bizzy_lizzie wrote: »

So does that mean you play the films on Media PLayer but you store them on a PC elsewhere?

That's not what I meant, but you could do it that way. Look up 'setting up a media server' or similar terms on google

flashg67

I use DVDfab (free trial) or BDlot iso maker (free) - this rips the DVD to .iso files which will 'play' with VLC media player. It does take some time to rip them all though - I did mine in stages over a few weeks using a spare PC. They're now on a hard drive connected to a small cheap PC connected to the TV and the DVDs are in several boxes in the loft.

.iso files are quite large though - the same as the original DVD you ripped them from, so you might need a few hard drives, but 2TB can now be had quite cheaply from say ebuyer.com which will hold several hundred films. I prefer DVDfab as you can rip just the film and get rid of all the extras.
Technically it is illegal though...

something like this will work perfectly to 'play' your films from once connected to your TV - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151106985712?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
and if you connect it to your broadband, you in effect have a smart Tv -Ii use mine for Netflix, iPlayer etc aswell

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flashg67 wrote: »

Technically it is illegal though...

Yeah, "technically" or not, it's illegal.

letsbehonest

I had the same problem to many dvds, my solution, I also used Handbreak really easy to use it did not spit out any DRM discs. I also
have one of those smart DVD players with a usb socket access, I then bought a 2.5 inch 1 gig Ext Hard drive usb 3 rated my pc also has a usb 3 socket this makes the transfer 4 times quicker. All dvds now stored on Hdd plugged into player acts like a video jukebox, much cheaper than a media player.

bizzy_lizzie

Doh, I don't want to do something illegal, back to square one.
Thanks for giving me so much to google!

Oblivion

bizzy_lizzie wrote: »

Doh, I don't want to do something illegal, back to square one.
Thanks for giving me so much to google!

Well it may be illegal, but unless you're into mass production of copies for sale at the local market, I doubt that plod will be remotely interested. Simply ripping a copy of something you've purchased for your own use is, in my book, perfectly reasonable.

Lumstorm

Handbrake can be used to copy your DVD's if you install the VLC player it will take care of the DRM on the fly and I wouldn't worry about the legalities as its not against the law.

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bizzy_lizzie wrote: »

Doh, I don't want to do something illegal, back to square one.

As others have said, it's not going to be a problem if all you want to do is copy DVDs which you already own.
It's the ridiculous amount of time, effort and cost it will take that would be putting me off.