DVD -> CD?

[maverick1]

Hi
I have a special edition Lamborghini DVD, but I would like to watch it on my PC. The problem? I dont have a DVD drive. Is there any software I can get (preferbly free :P) to convert my CD drive into a DVD drive, or how would I use a DVD drive (someone elses) to be able to watch this DVD on my PC?
Cheers

[m-five]

It's not software you need but a DVD drive. If you can't or don't want to fit one internally then you can buy a USB external DVD drive, otherwise an internal DVD reader & writer will cost around £30.

Alternatively someone on here may have an old one knocking around that they are will to swap for a few beer tokens to cover postage, or if you send the DVD to them they may be able to convert it to a format small enough to fit on a CD.

>> Edited by m-five on Sunday 5th June 14:11

[simpo two]

m-five said:

or if you send the DVD to them they may be able to convert it to a format small enough to fit on a CD.

The thing to ask for is MPG1 encoding. However quality will suffer significantly and I'm pretty sure you'll lose the menu and other interactivity; it'll be a simple linear programme.

[maverick1]

It doesnt have a menu, the DVD is just a 4 minute video of a Gallardo driving around a deserted NYC. Totally mint DVD, but I would like to be able to send it to people and post it here on PH

[simpo two]

maverick1 said:

It doesnt have a menu, the DVD is just a 4 minute video of a Gallardo driving around a deserted NYC. Totally mint DVD, but I would like to be able to send it to people and post it here on PH

Ah, OK, then you can have high quality MPG and it will be fine.

[maverick1]

Any ideas what kind of size it will be?

[FlossyThePig]

DVD drives can be bought for as little as £15 now, £35 will get you a DVD burner.

Hugh

[m-five]

maverick1 said:

Any ideas what kind of size it will be?

4 minutes of MPEG4 video would be anywhere from about 4mb-40mb depending on the encoding quality & output resolution.