How to Play Christmas DVDs on iPad and iPhone 4S

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The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but let's be realistic for a moment here: You haven't started shopping. You have a 12-hour car ride ahead of you to visit your cousins and you're stuck in the middle seat between your snoring grandmother and crying younger sibling.

To reduce your trip boredom, what about enjoy your new bought Christmas DVD movies on your iPad and iPhone 4S? Rip DVD videos to digital ones is your only choice. But the problem is: how to do it? Here I will show you how to rip Christmas DVDs to iPad and iPhone 4S compatible video files on Mac OS X with iFunia DVD Ripper for Mac.

Step 1: Download iFunia DVD Ripper for Mac and Run it

iFunia DVD Ripper for Mac is an easy use DVD converter, Which convert DVD to iPad and iPhone 4S compatible videos with extremely fast conversion speed and superior output quality. To install it, simply mount the .dmg archive by double-clicking it, and copy the application to your applications folder (or wherever you want).


Step 2: Load Christmas movies to the Mac DVD Ripper

Now get your Christmas DVD disc and insert it. Then run iFunia DVD Ripper on your Mac and click the big button "Add DVD ..." to load your DVD disk, you may see the name of DVD Movie disk if you insert DVD disk before running this DVD ripper tool (see the image below to have an idea). This may take up to a minute or two depending on the contents of the DVD and the speed of your optical drive.


Step 3: Select output format for watching Christmas movies on iPad and iPhone 4S

In "Destination Setup" you can use the "Output Format" drop-down menu to control the output format. Here you can find all of the iPad and iPhone 4S supported format in the output format drop-down list. What you should know is that the video quality mostly depends on the bitrate of the video you set. The larger bitrate you set, much more clear the output video is, but the larger file size you will get.


Step 4: Hit Start to convert Christmas DVD movies for iPad and iPhone 4S

Bingo! That's it! When the conversion is done you can copy the output DVD movies to your iPad or iPhone 4S and enjoy it on your holiday trip! That's all. When the conversion finished, you can click "Open" to locate the file in your hard drive.

Leaked Photo Suggests the Next iPod Nano Feature a Camera?

A recently leaked photo purported to be of Apple’s seventh-generation iPod nano surfaced revealing that the iPod nano will add a low-res 1.3 megapixel camera, eschew its clip, and retain its current small form factor and touch screen display. Citing a source called “Ray” from California, the Taiwanese site claims the iPod nano will lose the clip because it would interfere with the camera.


The larger fifth-generation nano included a video camera, widescreen display, and video playback. These features were stripped from the sixth-generation edition of the device in favor of smaller form with a belt clip on the back and a multitouch display.


The buzz that Apple will add a camera to the iPod nano again isn’t new. The camera rumors first popped up last month when a photo of the supposed seventh-gen nano showed the frame of the device with a space for a camera on the back.



The image posted by Taiwanese blog Apple.pro posted the photo but was unable to verify its authenticity. But the site is keen to remind readers that the website has correctly leaked each of the previous six-generations of iPod nanos.


If Apple’s usual habit of updating products on an annual cycle is any clue, the next iPod nano will likely debut this fall.

How to choose a right Digital Camcorder?

There are a lot of choices when it comes to camcorders these days,but how to find a high quality, efficient and very user friendly camcorders at a affordable prices can be pretty difficult. So where do you begin? Here are a few tips to consider while shopping for the right high definition camcorder digital video camera.


Picture Resolution
It is important to select a digital camcorder that has a decent picture resolution. Having a higher resolution or a higher amount of mega pixels has several advantages. It will allow you to capture photographs with better clarity. Generally speaking, it is great to have a digital camcorder with 3+ mega pixels because you can find a camcorder of this caliber without breaking your wallet!


New Technology
A new technology worth considering when purchasing is CCD technology. CCD stands for charge-couple-device and can affect the brightness and colors of your recorded video. If your camcorder includes 3 CCD technology, this means that it will capture the three primary colors (RED,GREEN,BLUE) separately for optimum color quality!


HD or SD
Although HD is where technology is going for, are you ready for HD camcorder, in addition to the higher price for HD camcorder and corresponding video editing software? Let our short guide help you make the decision, and move a little closer to owning the right camcorder for you.


Screen Size
It is very important to consider the screen size of your digital camcorder. If you are recording video, you may want to review your video by playing it back in the screen. Having a larger screen size will allow you to preview your recording before you decide to upload it to your computer. You may have missed what you initially intended to record so it is important that you playback your video.

Hope the above two lists can be helpful for you. There are also many other aspects you should take into account before making the final decision. For example, you can also learn more about the difference between AVCHD and AVCHD Lite or Play AVCHD video on Mac OS.

How to make videos play in HD on YouTube automatically?

Youtube is now supporting HD video format in many videos so that viewers can have better video playback and watching experience. My preferred method of viewing YouTube vids is full-screen. However, when I click the player’s Full Screen button, I’m treated to rather grainy video. That’s because YouTube doesn’t automatically bump the resolution to its highest available setting. I have to click the resolution selector and choose it myself.Ithink it would be enabled by default.


For viewer with YouTube account and high speed Internet connection, and want to always watch all YouTube clips available in higher resolution in high quality mode, YouTube has provided an option in user account setting to set higher quality as default mode of playback when viewing YouTube video stream.You can follow the below step to force YouTube to always play video in high quality if available.


Step by step guide to make videos play in HD on YouTube automatically
1.Go to YouTube Account page.
2.Under “Account” section, click the Video Playback Quality link.
3.Select the radio button for I have a fast connection. Always play higher-quality video when it’s available option in order to play video in higher quality by default.


4.Click the Save Settings button to make the change effective immediately.
5.To revert the selection, choose either Choose my video quality dynamically based on the current connection speed or I have a slow connection. Never play higher-quality video.


How to download and converter YouTube HD Videos?
In order to enjoy HD YouTube video on your Mac or iPad more comfortable, you need a YouTube video downloader with convert function. iFunia YouTube Converter for Mac is one that can download YouTube HD videos and convert them to the appropriate video format for you. The program also features a handy batch mode which allows you to download several YouTube videos at one time, making this process more efficient. Read the step-by-step guide to learn how to download and convert YouTube HD videos with iFunia YouTube Converter for Mac.

Two iPhone 5 Models Scheduled for Fall 2011 Release

Let’s keep it the way it is that Apple will be launching the iPhone 5 this September, but this time the sources have informed that Apple is reportedly building two iPhone 5 models for a scheduled fall release. According to an employee of an Apple part supplier, there is reason to believe that the iPhone 5 will actually be two devices: a ‘standard’ and ‘pro’ model.” This rumor makes sense in that Apple needs to release two versions to make up for the few months of delay.


“While the rest of the ordered components are just the standard versions, Apple is also ordering better quality components of the same function. Our source says that both types of components wouldn’t go in one device together, which makes him believe Apple is up to something with a ‘pro’ version.”

This latest iPhone 5 rumour comes via the iPhone Download Blog, who says that an Apple parts supplier employee has said that “there is reason to believe that the iPhone 5 will actually be two devices: a ‘standard’ and ‘pro’ model.” Apparently the source couldn’t come up with any other details but he does believe that Apple is working on 2 versions of the iPhone 5, what he calls a “normal and a pro version” and that Apple is ordering “components of similar function” but some are the “very best” that can be got now, while others are standard versions.


The guys say they believe their source is reliable on this matter, and also say that according to an Apple insider the iPhone 5 will release after the “Back to School” season in the fall. So what do our reader’s think on this latest iPhone 5 rumours, do you think Apple will release 2 models of the next iPhone?

How to watch The Royal Wedding live on your iPhone, iPad

The Royal Wedding between Prince William and Catherine Middleton takes place on Friday April 29 at Westminster Abbey, London, England. The event will have huge interest around the world. The problem is, what are you going to do if you want to see it all, but can’t get in front of a television? Well as long as you have your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and a reliable data connection; that’s all you’re going to need. There are a couple of options, read on and we will tell you all you need to know to enjoy the big day!


The Royal Wedding Live Stream
The Royal Wedding Live Stream is going to be your first port of call as this is the only official way to watch. This stream will be available internationally and is a YouTube hosted live stream. The coverage will start 10am UK time and will last for four hours, all live. It will cover the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, the procession to Buckingham Palace, and the newlyweds’ appearance on the palace balcony for an expected first public kiss. William’s press office will also provide a live blog providing commentary and historical information as well as additional footage.


Download the Royal Wedding YouTube video?
For people who want to download the Royal Wedding YouTube video and take the downloaded YouTube video on the go or view it with iTunes, there is one more step that must be taken to accomplish this. To convert the downloaded YouTube video you can download iFunia YouTube converter for Mac to download and convert YouTube video on Mac for iPod, iPhone, QuickTime, MKV, MP3 etc. See the detailed tutorial here.

How to connect iPad to iPhone personal hotspot

Apple’s options for moving files between your iPhone and iPad may not offer the company’s usual easy and intuitive flair, are you curious how to connect your iPad, new iPad 2, or even an iPod touch to iPhone personal hotspot? Thanks to iOS 4.3 (or iOS 4.2.6 on the Verizon iPhone) if you have a tethering plan you can save $130 on an iPad 3G, get an iPad Wi-Fi, and jump on the internet pretty much anywhere you want.


iOS 4..2.6 and iOS 4.3 lets iPhone 4 act as a Wi-Fi personal hotspot. In other words, it turns it into a tiny internet access point and mobile router. You can connect up to 3 devices to an AT&T/GSM iPhone and 5 devices to a Verizon iPhone — including the iPad. Here’s how:
1.Turn on Wi-Fi personal hotspot on your iPhone 4
2.On your iPad or iPad 2, launch Settings
3.Tap Wi-Fi in the sidebar
4.Tap iPhone 4 under Choose a Network…
5.Enter the Wi-Fi Password shown on your iPhone 4


A small, distinctive interlink icon will show up instead of the usual Wi-Fi icon at the top left of the menu bar and you’ll know you’re connected. Just keep an eye on your iPhone 4 battery life and, if you have a data cap, your Tethered Data usage!


Also see our article on how to Transfer video from iPhone to Mac, If you want to rip DVD or convert video to your Mac, you may download free trial version of Video Converter for Mac or DVD ripper for Mac.

Install Mac OS 10.7 Lion on a unsupported Mac system

The minimum requirements for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion is a Core2Duo processor. These system requirements are being checked when you start the installation, if the requirements are not met then the install will be aborted. If you own another Mac that is capable of running Mac OS X 10.7 you can install this on a USB hard drive. And using the following trick it is possible to use your USB Hard Disk to install Mac OS X on a system that has unsupported hardware.


Run the installation on a Mac that meets the minimum system requirements. After installation, remove the property list: PlatformSupport.plist which can be found in the following folder.


Root ▸ System ▸ Library ▸ Coreservices


Now connect the external USB HDD to your Mac that isn’t supported and run in with the Alt ⌥ key pressed. Select the USB Hard Disk and Mac OS X 10.7 will start without any problems.


So if you own an old Mac and want to test Mac OS X Lion without using your current system, this might be the way to do it. This will probably not work in the final version, which will probably have multiple built-in checks.


You can visit our howtos column for more Mac tips and tutorials. We’ve also written an article on Top 10 Best Mac Video Encoding Apps that’ll give you a bit of inspiration when you are looking to download and convert some videos to your Mac.

Top 5 iPad magazines

On the market for less than a year, the iPad has forever changed magazines with the biggest names in publishing diving in head first — People, Popular Science, Wired and more. However, just because a publication has gone digital doesn’t mean it’s good. Here’s a quick hot or not look at the magazines available on the Apple tablet.


• Project ($0.99) — When I reviewed Richard Branson’s svelt, über cool digital magazine, I said it was worth paying for at least once. Since then, they’ve improved the app and slashed the price from $2.99 to $0.99 per issue. That said, I just bought an issue and suggest you give Project a read.


• Nylon ($2.99) — This women’s fashion and living mag for the iPad is another that’s being remade and remaking the future, a work in progress that’s already pretty darned good.


• ESPN ($9.99) — This mag is innovative and packed with features, the little things — pop ups, videos, infographics, AirPlay compatibility — that make this new digital medium engaging. The per issue price, however, is enough keep some people away.


• People (free w/ paper sub, $3.99) — If you already subscribe to the print edition, the iPad version is free, which is a nice value add. From a technical perspective, this isn’t the most advanced or engaging digital magazine, though perhaps that isn’t the most important thing when you need to feed a nagging Bradgelina addiction.


• Economist ($5.99) — The international gold standard for in-depth reporting and analysis framed by a political outlook that’s pro-business yet hasn’t lost its humanity.


These are just some samples of iPad magazines that you can have a try with. The best way to know which ones you like the most is to try them all out. If you want to rip DVD or convert video to your iPad, you may download free trial version of iPad Video Converter for Mac or DVD to iPad Converter for Mac.

Apple Releases iPhoto 9.1.2 and Snow Leopard Font Update

The first two days of the week have seen four new downloads posted on Apple’s Support Downloads Page. With the white iPhone due at any time and updated iMacs coming next week, we can perhaps expect more. In the meantime, here’s a round up of Tuesday’s crop:

iPhoto 9.1.2This update adds new card designs to iPhoto, as well as the following fixes:

* Addresses an issue that prevented the Zoom slider from being accessible in Magnify (1-Up) view
* Fixes an issue where Toolbars were not auto-hiding in Full Screen view
* Search field now correctly performs an “includes” search when searching by text string
* Fixes minor formatting issues with book, card and calendar themes
* Message Size of emails now correctly updates when changes are made using the Photo Size menu
* Addresses an issue that prevented some iPhoto 5 libraries from upgrading correctly
* Multiple book pages can now be drag-selected when in All Pages view
* Design tools in print project panels are now accessible via separate Layout and Options buttons
* Photo backgrounds applied to a book are now preserved when book type is changed
* Tab key can now be used to navigate through all text fields in a book project

The update weighs in at 112 MB and is recommended for all users of iPhoto ’11. It can be downloaded via Software Update or directly from Apple’s site.


Snow Leopard Font UpdateThe Snow Leopard Font Update contains fixes for Mac OS X v10.6.7 that address issues with displaying and printing OpenType fonts.

The update includes fixes that:
* Address an issue in which some OpenType fonts don’t display correctly in certain applications
* Resolve issues printing from Preview
* Address an issue with PDF files not opening in third-party PDF viewing applications
* Resolve invalid font errors when printing to PostScript printers

This update requires a restart, but is just 4 MB in size. It can be downloaded via Software Update or directly from Apple’s site.

iOS 4.3.2 Jailbreak on Mac and Windows

Last week, Sn0wbreeze 2.6 became availableUntethered iOS 4.3.2 Jailbreak for Windows users to untether iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Sn0wbreeze 2.6 can jailbreak iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad1 and Apple TV 2G. And yesterday, the iPhone Dev Team released the PwnageTool 4.3.2 for untethered iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak on Mac for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G and iPod Touch 4G. Both versions are NOT suitable for iPad 2, so do not try these on iPad 2.

The Pwnage Tool 4.3.2 can create custom firmware iOS 4.3.2 while preserving your baseband to be upgraded and after that you can unlock 4.3.2. If your devices rely on carrier unlock, then the Pwnage Tool 4.3.2 would be helpful for you, while Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC 14 is not recommended. Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC 14 could also be used on Windows for untethered iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak. You need to use Sn0wbreeze 2.6 to preserve the baseband if your devices rely on carrier unlock and then unlock iOS 4.3.2 with Ultrasn0w, otherwise you need to use Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC 17 for iOS 4.3.2 Jailbreak.

iOS 4.3.2 Jailbreak Untethered iPhone iPad iPod Touch on Win and Mac

Last week, Sn0wbreeze 2.6 became availableUntethered iOS 4.3.2 Jailbreak for Windows users to untether iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Sn0wbreeze 2.6 can jailbreak iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad1 and Apple TV 2G. And yesterday, the iPhone Dev Team released the PwnageTool 4.3.2 for untethered iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak on Mac for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G and iPod Touch 4G. Both versions are NOT suitable for iPad 2, so do not try these on iPad 2.

The Pwnage Tool 4.3.2 can create custom firmware iOS 4.3.2 while preserving your baseband to be upgraded and after that you can unlock 4.3.2. If your devices rely on carrier unlock, then the Pwnage Tool 4.3.2 would be helpful for you, while Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC 14 is not recommended. Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC 14 could also be used on Windows for untethered iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak. You need to use Sn0wbreeze 2.6 to preserve the baseband if your devices rely on carrier unlock and then unlock iOS 4.3.2 with Ultrasn0w, otherwise you need to use Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC 17 for iOS 4.3.2 Jailbreak.

iOS 4.3.2 Jailbreak Untethered iPhone iPad iPod Touch on Win and Mac

Last week, Sn0wbreeze 2.6 became availableUntethered iOS 4.3.2 Jailbreak for Windows users to untether iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Sn0wbreeze 2.6 can jailbreak iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad1 and Apple TV 2G. And yesterday, the iPhone Dev Team released the PwnageTool 4.3.2 for untethered iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak on Mac for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G and iPod Touch 4G. Both versions are NOT suitable for iPad 2, so do not try these on iPad 2.

The Pwnage Tool 4.3.2 can create custom firmware iOS 4.3.2 while preserving your baseband to be upgraded and after that you can unlock 4.3.2. If your devices rely on carrier unlock, then the Pwnage Tool 4.3.2 would be helpful for you, while Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC 14 is not recommended. Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC 14 could also be used on Windows for untethered iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak. You need to use Sn0wbreeze 2.6 to preserve the baseband if your devices rely on carrier unlock and then unlock iOS 4.3.2 with Ultrasn0w, otherwise you need to use Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC 17 for iOS 4.3.2 Jailbreak.

Should I wait for the iPhone 5 or get the Verizon iPhone 4?

"Should I get a Verizon iPhone 4 or wait for the new iPhone 5 that is expected sometime in the summer?" This is the number one question come with the Verizon iPhone announcement this month. Most are saying to wait for the iPhone 5 due to the short wait of another 5-6 months and the exciting new possibilities of new technology that is going to come out.


The problem is that no one knows for sure what Apple's plans are, which means you'll have to decide whether to get your iTunes-loving, app-downloading' self an iPhone 4 on Verizon now or wait and see what happens. You also have to weigh the fact that Android phones are getting better all the time, and that many are available now with 4G inside. There's no easy answer to the question, but here are a few starting points to help you make the right call.

Verizon iPhone 4 Vs iPhone 5: data pricing
I think it comes down to money really. If you purchase the Verizon iPhone 4 now for $299 (16GB) and must have the iPhone 5 when it's released, you could sell your iPhone 4 for at least $250 or more, then apply that to the likely full price of $699, you end up paying almost $500 overall for the phone, but at least you scratch that itch now and have your cake then eat it in June too. Of course this only is good if you really don't care about the costs and just need that Phone now.

Verizon iPhone 4 Vs iPhone 5: your need for speed
The first Verizon iPhone will only work on the older 3G network, which is reportedly more expansive and reliable than AT&T's, but it won't support the new 4G networks AT&T is building. You also can't talk and surf at the same time with Verizon 3G phones, if that sort of thing is a must-have for you.

Verizon iPhone 4 Vs iPhone 5: Evaluate quality of service
Verizon is said to have better service than AT&T, but that can depend greatly on your location. Many complaints about AT&T service in recent years have come from users in downtown San Francisco and Manhattan, where AT&T has admitted to working on upgrades to address network problems.

Verizon iPhone 4 Vs iPhone 5: New Features
The rumors about the iPhone 5 are rampant, everything from dual-core processors, 1080p HD video (with output connectivity!), improved battery life (using solar says one source) and other improvements make it seem the wait will be well worth it. However, on the flip side, there is little to no information as yet on what features the new iPhone 5 will include. Maybe it'll be a huge upgrade...maybe it won't.

Conclusion
Personally, since getting the Verizon phone at $299 (or $199) will get you locked into a 2 year contract which toward the end of that you will be at best 2 versions behind, I think waiting until June is the best option, the iPhone 5 won't nullify the 4 completely, but on top of all those months you have already been waiting and get an iPhone 5, also from Verizon, with whatever new features that Apple will be adding, and then, at long last, have the latest and greatest at the same time that you can finally get an Apple handset that works on your favorite network.

Engineering images of iPhone 5 leaked?

IdealsChina claims to have received production diagrams of the iPhone 5. On the picture you see a device that looks very similar to the current iPhone 4, the device looks to have a larger screen in a similar housing. These images correspond with a display panel that appeared a few days ago, but it is also possible that these served as inspiration for these new images. Rumors about a curved aluminum back do not reflect to these models.

IdealsChina has now got hold of engineering diagrams of the new iPhone 5 which shows that it has larger screen.

“We just got what appears to be mold engineering drawings for iPhone 5. These would be used by case designers to create plastic, TPU, aluminum, silicone and leather cases. A while back we hear rumors that iPhone 5 would have a curved back but these images show iPhone 5 with the same form factor as iPhone 4 but with an edge to edge screen.
Interestingly enough, these images depict an iPhone 4-like design – with the same wrap-around antenna – but with a larger display and a thinner bezel. This larger display and thinner bezel goes hand in hand with reports from Digitimes and the Wall Street Journal, respectively.”

iPhone 5 Engineering images leaked:




It is possible that these drawings are made for accessory designers. Asian accessory creators are often involved in the early production process. Sometimes they are completely wrong, but they are regularly spot on. With the iPad 2 there also appeared several photographs and diagrams of covers, which were quite close to the original. So expect some more ‘leaked’ covers in the coming weeks.

Free and Legal Places to Get iPad 2 Movies

The iPad’s big screen and long battery life make it the perfect gadget for watching videos and movies. For movie lovers there are a lot of completely free, legal movies out there that just awaits to be taken. Today we bring you some top destinations for free and legal movies on iPad/iPad 2. Some, like Netflix and Hulu, are apps that you download, while others are iPad-optimized sites that help you find and watch the best TV and movies the Web has to offer. If you want to watch TV and movies from your own collection, you can use Mac DVD to iPad Converter to Convert all the DVD movies and videos to iPad compatible video format. Read the full article here.

Understanding the AVCHD Video Format

AVCHD(Advanced Video Coding High Definition) is a highly efficient codec for acquiring and displaying high quality high definition images. it is also known as the H.264, MPEG-4 part 10 standard and was jointly developed by Panasonic and sony to provide a high quality, low cost, high definition format. AVCHD is based on a long GOP (Group of Pictures) compression and as such is supported by the majority of both consumer and professional non-linear editing systems. Because of its superior efficiency, AVCHD requires far less bandwidth than the MPEG-2 based HDV format. Read the full articles here.

3 ways to put music on the iPhone without using iTunes

One of the major functions of the iPhone is music playback. The iTunes app has been designed in such a way to take advantage of the iPhone’s touchscreen. But what if you want to listen to music that doesn’t reside in your iTunes library? Thanks to the incredible success of the App Store, there are plenty of ways now to access streaming music even when you don’t have the files. In this article, I will point out 3 other ways that you can transfer music to your iPhone without iTunes.


PwnPlayer
Pwnplayer is an iPhone music player app that acts as an alternative to the default ipod.app in your iPhone. Its user interface is almost similar to the iPod.app, allowing you to view your songs in Artists, Albums, Songs, Genre list etc. It also supports album art display.


Pandora
Pandora seems like the obvious choice, and it is. Pandora is a streaming music service based on the Music Genome Project that has become wildly popular on the Web and now has a pretty successful (free) iPhone app. Through the app, you can listen to specific stations that you have already created or even make new ones based on the patterns of music you already like. You can even vote up or down certain songs directly from within the app, and Pandora will figure out what about that song was different from others you voted on in order to tweak its offerings.


AOL Radio
But perhaps you don’t need something that will ferret out music that’s just like the music you already like. Perhaps you’re more the traditional radio type. That’s why we like AOL Radio’s free iPhone app—you can choose from any number of streaming stations, categorized into genres, to find one you like. Especially nice is the “Locals” feature, which allows you to search for streaming stations near your area.


These are just a handful of the options available to the music fan, if you want to rip your favorite music or audios from your own DVD or videos you can use iFunia DVD Ripper Pro to extract the music from the DVD.

Apple to Announce iPhone 5 and iOS 5 on June 5 to 9?

Apple has just announced the details of its Worldwide Developers Conference for 2011, firing up rumours that it’s planning to launch its next-gen smartphone at the San Francisco event. So will Apple announce the iPhone 5 – or whatever its name will be – on June 5? That’s what this screenshot taken from the Moscone Center website reveals with the usual “Corporate Meeting” placeholder. Historically, Apple has always held its iPhone announcement in early June, so there is no reason for that to change.


Yesterday two independent reports indicated the iPhone 5 will be launched at the end of June and the opposite thing – it will not launch until September. According to the South Korean news outlet ETNews.co.kr Apple will announce the iPhone 5 during the upcoming WWDC and will release it as usual by the end June simultaneously in many countries including South Korea (SK and TK).

The Loop, on the other hand, claims it has its sources who are still keen that there will be no iPhone 5 announcement at the WWDC. They insist it will be released in September instead.

Previous rumors have it that the iPhone 5 will have a dual core A5 chipset, an 8 megapixel camera, bigger internal storage (and screen eventually), NFC support and even a metal casing. We guess we’ll only know for sure this June.

Best iPad 2 Apps: 5 Apps to show off your new iPad 2

Perhaps you just got your iPad 2 and you want to know what must have apps to get that are the best, most popular or the ones that are the best to start off with. Want to really show off those new cameras or put that new super fast Apple A5 processor to the test? Here are 5 best iPad 2 apps that will get you started. If you’re brand new to iPad, be sure to check out our Top 10 iPad Apps to get you started with all the basics, from social to casual to creative. If you really want to stun your friends and family, however — if you want to blow them away with your new iPad 2, then grab/update these next!


Best iPad 2 Apps 1 – Flipboard
This is a must have iPad 2 app because it’s one of the best ways to display all your social networking such as Twitter, Facebook, and now Instagram in a magazine-style view that is absolutely incredible. Flipboard is free.


Best iPad 2 Apps 2 – Dropbox
Dropbox is a must have iPad 2 app as it is one of the best ways to store all your documents, files, music, and videos. There are over 50 apps that work with dropbox and they give you 2GB free storage so it’s the perfect way to get started with cloud storage. Dropbox is free.


Best iPad 2 Apps 3 – Penultimate
Penultimate is one of the best must have iPad 2 apps for news users and it’s an essential app if you like taking notes or sketching down ideas. You can sketch out just about any idea, draw diagrams, web pages, flow charts or just brainstorm. I use it daily. Penultimate is $1.99.


Best iPad 2 Apps 4 – Brushes
Want to experiment with painting on your iPad? This is hands down one of the must have iPad 2 apps if you want to experience doing any kind of art or just seeing the capabilities of the new graphics. If you get serious about painting then you might also want to check out this special iPad stylus brush you can now get. Brushes is $7.99 but well worth it.


Best iPad 2 Apps 5 – DVD to iPad 2 converter
Getting DVD movies to iPad 2 is easy. With iFunia DVD to iPad Converter for Mac, you can follow three steps to rip and convert your loved Hollywood DVD movies to iPad 2-ready MP4, M4V and MOV video formats and M4A, MP3, AIFF, WAV audio formats. iFunia DVD to iPad Converter Mac also allows you to trim DVD movie, crop DVD and select DVD subtitle and audio track to convert your movie with any available languages.

What's new in Mac OS X 10.6.7

With a seventh beta already in developer hands, Apple’s just about ready to release their seventh Snow Leopard maintenance update. With a not ill-generous girth of 541.5MB, OS X 10.6.7 is an important patch even though it puts little if any new functionality to the table. Released with no known issues, developers and insiders report that Mac OS X 10.6.7, the seventh Snow Leopard maintenance update, is winding down with the final code expected to arrive in end user hands as early as next week. Apple has asked developers to focus their testing on the Safari, Mac App Store, Bonjour, SMB and Graphic Driver portions of the update.

It will be interesting to see whether we simply get refreshed graphic drivers or if something more substantial gets delivered — game maker Valve among others has identified a number of graphics performance issues.

That said, the considered wisdom of the blogsphere is that no new features will debut in Mac OS X 10.6.7 with Apple pushing out new functionality until the release of Mac OS X Lion, which is expected this Summer. When it arrives, Lion will sport a number of iOS-inspired features, including Launchpad, full-screen apps, and a new version of Exposé, a.k.a. Mission Control, where users can access and manage open applications.

Survey shows 82% Of Tablet Buyers Want The iPad

Apple iPad 2 is now available and according to a new survey, the majority of those that want a tablet want an iPad. Say what you will about other tablets beating the iPad at the specs game, I think this chart speaks volume for which one people actually want. This is based on a survey of more than 3,000 people, and more than 80% of those planning to get a tablet want the iPad. I think really effectively shows that it’s not all about a pissing competition for processors and memory, it’s about user experience.

Say what you will about other tablets beating the iPad at the specs game, I think this chart speaks volume for which one people actually want. This is based on a survey of more than 3,000 people, and more than 80% of those planning to get a tablet want the iPad. I think really effectively shows that it’s not all about a pissing competition for processors and memory, it’s about user experience.


The second chart demonstrates how satisfied iPad owners are with their device. 70 percent are very satisfied, 25 percent are somewhat satisfied, with those that are not satisfied making up a tremendously small amount.


Finally, those considering purchasing the iPad were asked what, if any, wireless service provider they would use for their 3G iPad and where they would purchase an iPad. Those providing answers indicated they would purchase the WiFi version of the iPad and would do so from Best Buy, Wal-Mart or Target.

[MacAppPromoCodesGiveaway] iFunia MKV Converter - Apple MAC App Promo Codes to Giveaway

Apple MAC app promo codes to giveaway for the Utilities app iFunia MKV Converter courtesy of iFunia Corporation, register if you haven’t already done so or log in to enter this giveaway and we will randomly select 20 people and email an app promo code to you.

This app costs $6.99 but will be made free to 20 randomly selected Mac users.

If you also leave a comment below saying why you should have this app, create a link back to this post from other sites on the internet and send us an Email( business@ifunia.com ) you will be given added priority to receive an app promo code. This Giveaway ends on the 6th March 2011, Good Luck!

iFunia MKV Converter for Mac is a stable and simple-to-use Mac MKV video converter helps you convert MKV to most popular video/audio formats, such as converting MKV to AVI, MKV to PS3, MKV to iPad, MKV to VOB, MKV to WMV, MKV to MP4, MKV to FLV, MKV to MP3 and more. You can also convert other video files to MKV format.

Other features include customizable format settings, and trimming and cropping tools. You can also run batch conversions, and add subtitles or company logos to clips.

Key Features:
* Easier to use, follow 3 easy steps to perfect video conversion.
* Convert MKV to AVI, MP4 and other regular video formats
* Convert MKV to all popular HD video formats
* Convert MKV for iPad, iPod touch, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and Apple TV.
* Convert MKV for PS3, PSP, Xbox360, BlackBerry, Zune, Android phones, etc.
* Trim, crop and custom watermark on your video.
* Save time with fast and batch conversion.



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Developer/Publisher: iFunia Corporation
Price of Application: $6.99
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App Support: support@ifunia.com
Website: http://www.ifunia.com/
App Release Date: 06/02/2011
Languages: English
Platform: iPhone
Hardware/Software Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5 or later

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* 5 star rated app on Mac App Store by users.

Recently a cool app is released on the Mac App Store which allows you to covert videos in all formats. Isn’t it great news? This application is known as iFunia Video Converter Pro. Now for thanks to all users, the price for iFunia Video Converter Pro is $4.99 only, a Special SALE - $30 Off for Limited Time Only in Mac App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ifunia-video-converter-pro/id411611417?mt=12

Key features

* Easiest to use, follow 3 steps to finish the conversion

* Supports the latest video formats and latest portable devices.

* Supports HD video conversion(including AVCHD MTS, M2TS, H.264/AVC, HD MOV, AVI, etc).

* Supports batch conversion.

* Supports simple video editings.

* Supports converting MTS/MOD/TOD and more HD/SD video to be imported to iMovie, Final Cut Pro for further editing.

Supported Input Video Formats

- AVI, MPG(MPEG), WMV, MP4, MOV, VOB, ASF, RM, RMVB, 3GP, 3G2, FLV

- MKV, MOD, TOD, TS, DV, H.261, H.264, M4V, DAT

- AVCHD Video (*.mts, *.m2ts), H.264/MPEG4 AVC Video(*.m2ts;*.mts), Quick Time HD Video (*.mov), WMV HD Video (*.xwmv), Audio-Video Interleaved HD Video (*.avi), MPEG2 HD Video (*.mpg; *.mpeg), MPEG4 HD Video(*.mp4), MPEG-2 TS HD Video (*.ts), HD FLV Video(*.flv)

Supported Output Formats

- AVI, DivX(.avi), XviD(.avi)

- MPG, WMV, MP4, H.264/MPEG-4, MOV, ASF, RM, 3GP, 3G2, FLV, VOB

- MKV, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (*.mp4), MPEG2 HD Video (*.mpg), Quick Time HD Video (*.mov), WMV HD Video (*.wmv), Audio-Video Interleaved HD Video (*.avi), ASF HD Video(*.avi)

- iTunes MP4, M4V, MP3, MOV, AIFF, M4A

- iPod supported video, iPhone supported video, iPad supported video,PSP&PS3 supported video, AppleTV supported video, xBox 360 supported video, Mobile Phone supported video, PMP supported video, etc.

Reviews

"The iFunia Video Converter Pro for Mac is accessible, has an Apple-like interface, easy to use and very fast in video processing."
"In my tests, the program did very well in the conversion of multiple file formats for different outputs. Specifically tested the output to iPhone MPEG-4 and the result could not be better." - Rafael Fischmann, Editor-in-Chief, MacMagazine

"iFunia's Video Converter for Mac is an application that converts your video into a wide variety of formats, including AVI, WMV, AVCHD, MKV, FLV, H.264/AVC, MP4, MOV, 3GP and DV. It is straightforward to use and the results are very good to excellent." - John Virat, Digital Media Net

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Common video Codecs

A video codec is software that enables video compression and or decompression for digital video. The compression usually employs lossy data compression. Historically, video was stored as an analog signal on magnetic tape. Around the time when the compact disc entered the market as a digital-format replacement for analog audio, it became feasible to also begin storing and using video in digital form and a variety of such technologies began to emerge.

Most video files have at least two different types: the container, and the codec.
* A container format is a computer file format that can contain various types of data, compressed in a manner of standardized codecs. The container describes the structure of the file: where the various pieces are stored, how they are interleaved, and which codecs are used by which pieces. It may also specify an audio codec as well as video.
* Codec, short for compressor/decompressor, allows you to store the digital music, photos, and movies in the form of compact, manageable files, which can then be opened or decompressed to deliver the original contents. The common video codecs include DivX, XviD, 3ivx, MPEG(MPEG-1,2,3,4), ReadVideo.

A video can be thought of as being made up of numerous snapshots, called frames. Frame rate is the number of still pictures per unit of time of video, and most often expressed in frames per second (fps). Motion pictures shot on film do so at 24 FPS. Both video and audio file resolution is measured in kilobytes per second (kbps) — that is, how many thousands of bytes it takes to store one second of sound or videos. This figure is known as the bitrate. A higher bitrate allows better video quality.

Detail information of common video codecs:
MPEG ("Moving Pictures Expert Group"): three video formats, MPEG 1, 2, and 4.
MPEG-1: Old, supported by everything (at least up to 352x240), reasonably efficient. A good format for the web.
MPEG-2: A souped-up version of MPEG-1, with better compression. 720x480. Used in HDTV, DVD, and SVCD.
MPEG-4: A family of codecs, some of which are open, others Microsoft proprietary.
MPEG spinoffs: mp3 (for music) and VideoCD.

MJPEG ("Motion JPEG"): A codec consisting of a stream of JPEG images. Common in video from digital cameras, and a reasonable format for editing videos, but it doesn't compress well, so it's not good for web distribution.

DV ("Digital Video"): Usually used for video grabbed via firewire off a video camera. Fixed at 720x480 @ 29.97FPS, or 720x576 @ 25 FPS. Not very highly compressed.

WMV ("Windows Media Video"): A collection of Microsoft proprietary video codecs. Since version 7, it has used a special version of MPEG4.

RM ("Real Media"): a closed codec developed by Real Networks for streaming video and audio. Maybe also a container?

DivX: in early versions, essentially an ASF (incomplete early MPEG-4) codec inside an AVI container; DivX 4 and later are a more full MPEG-4 codec.. No resolution limit. Requires more horsepower to play than mpeg1, but less than mpeg2. Hard to find mac and windows players.

Sorenson 3: Apple's proprietary codec, commonly used for distributing movie trailers (inside a quicktime container).

Quicktime 6: Apple's implementation of an MPEG4 codec.

RP9: a very efficient streaming proprietary codec from Real (not MPEG4).

WMV9: a proprietary, non-MPEG4 codec from Microsoft.

The reason why we should convert videos to an H.264 format

With VLC Media Player, you can now play just about any filetype, from AVIs to WMVs. So you know all those home movies you took with your video camera, or video you’ve downloaded from sources other than the iTunes Store? No need to convert them any more, just dump them into VLC.

Playback is fairly smooth and devoid of stutters, with looks comparable to videos in the YouTube app. It does have trouble with high definition video files with resolutions of 720p and above. For that, you’ll still have to convert to an H.264 format. I found color reproduction to be sub par, and there is a noticeable level of artifacting. But that is to be expected, because these alternative codecs do not have support for hardware accelerated playback like H.264 does. This means that playback of the video is handled entirely by the processor, instead of having hardware level access to the device’s graphics capabilities.

Videophiles will most likely stick to converting videos and playing them natively.

P.S.: Video converters from iFunia in Mac App Store:
ifunia video converter pro
ifunia mkv converter
ifunia mod converter

The tablet ecosystem

Here’s a summary of the tablet ecosystem right now:

Third-party supproting for Apple ecosystem:
ifunia, aneesoft, enolsoft.

3 ways to free download YouTube with Safari on Mac

Have you ever watched a video on YouTube or another online site that you wanted to grab and save? And I bet you wanted it in a popular format like say, AVI or MP4 right? For Mac users its simple and easy to free download YouTube videos with Safari.

The following are the best and easiest ways to free download the YouTube videos from Safari browser in Mac.
Method 1. Free Download YouTube videos via Safari Activity window

This is one of the easiest ways to download the YouTube video from Safari browser. Just open Safari, and then browse to the YouTube video which you want to download. You can use either keystrokes Command-Option-A or paths Safari: Window - Activity. Look at activity from YouTube.com and then search for the biggest file size which is obviously the video file. Safari will open its Downloads Window and start downloading the file you double-clicked on as "videoplayback.flv".

Tips: The downloaded YouTube video is available only in .flv mode, and not any other. So if you want to have it optimized for your iPhone or iPod, you would need a YouTube video converter for that.

Method 2. Free Download YouTube videos via Safari Extension

With the release of the new Safari browser version 5.0, the availability of extensions and its installation is possible now. To spot and download YouTube video with Safari extension on Mac, Go to the Preferences in the Safari browser, and then open the "Advanced" section. There you would see an option of "Show Develop Menu in Menu Bar" at the bottom. Mark that option.

After that, you would see a Develop section in the top menu, in which you need to select the option of "Enable Extensions" which will help you enable the usage of extensions in the browser. Download the extension which named "Dropdown" from the list, then reopen your safari, after the video page opens in YouTube. You can get easy options for downloading videos from YouTube in Safari browser.

Method 3. Free Download YouTube videos via Safari bookmarklets

There is a safari bookmarklet which you can place in your toolbar, to just click and start the download of the video, when the video is being loaded. It will lead you to a link of mp4 version download. Drag this below bookmarklet link to your toolbar - Get YouTube video.


Whenever you want to download any YouTube video, simply click on the above bookmarklet when you are on the YouTube page for the video you want to download. The video gets automatically downloaded as a high resolution MP4 video on to your PC. If you found using Safari to download YouTube is not stable enough, then iFunia Free YouTube Downloader for Mac is a totally FREE yet all-in-one YouTube video downloader for Mac OS.

Convert the YouTube videos to other video format on Mac

For Mac users who want to take the downloaded YouTube video on the go or view it with iTunes, there is one more step that must be taken to accomplish this. To convert the downloaded YouTube video you can download iFunia YouTube converter for Mac to download and convert YouTube video on Mac for iPod, iPhone, QuickTime, MKV, MP3 etc. See the detailed tutorial here.

How to enjoy YouTube video on iDevice easily this holiday

YouTube is a wonderful place you can find a good amount of interesting videos in various topics. And to enjoy your favorite ones on your iDevice(iPad, iPhone 4, and iPod...) to reduce boredom on bus or train etc., you can download them off with free video downloader for Mac. Or, if you have stored them on your Mac, the only thing you need do is making sure your YouTube files are accepted by iDevice.

And if your YouTube files are unplayable on iDevice, this guide will show you how to download video content from numerous sites (YouTube, etc.) and convert videos to iPad on Mac with iFunia YouTube Converter for Mac. It is pretty simple once you get the hang of it!

Step 1: Free download and install iFunia YouTube Converter for Mac

iFunia YouTube Converter provides a perfect solution to convert YouTube videos to iPad as it capable of converting YouTube videos to iPad supported formats like .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats. Now HD videos from YouTube are available for download with iFunia YouTube Converter.

Step 2: Go to YouTube.com and find videos you want to convert

Launch the YouTube Video Converter on your Mac after installation click the button "Add URL" to copy the URL of the YouTube video, you may add as many YouTube video URLs as you want for downloading to your computer.

Step 3: Convert YouTube Video to iDevice supported format

In order to import YouTube video into iDevice, you need to convert YouTube video to iDevice compatible format. Click the "Gear" button at the right side and change the output format you like from the "Convert to" drop-down menu list. Select the best video format for each video file and specify a directory to save the YouTube video files. After all settings has done hit the "Convert" button to start YouTube video to the video you wanted conversion.

Free download iFunia Free YouTube Downloader for Mac

Tips and Tutorials:

* How to Free Download YouTube HD Video on Mac

* How to Put YouTube Videos on PSP

* How to Upload and Edit YouTube videos

* How to Download and Converter YouTube 4K Videos

* How to Convert YouTube Videos to iMovie

* Use the Best YouTube Video Converter for Mac

* Prepare Your AVCHD Video for YouTube?

* Download and Embed YouTube video to Keynote on Mac

* The Best YouTube Video Format for Uploading

How to convert M2TS MTS to QuickTime on Mac?

"I have Sony hdr-sr-1 handy cam. When I shoot videos it save the videos in .MTS format which cannot work with QuickTime on MacBook. I converted .MTS files with iSquint software but that video is not clear I can't see anything in it...I tried lots of video converters but no use...please help me out.....?"

The video format from AVCHD on Mac is .m2ts, if you want to play it in QuickTime, iTunes, or edit in iDVD, iMovie, Final Cut, etc, you need a third-party software to convert the AVCHD (MTS/M2TS) video to QuickTime videos. iFunia AVCHD Converter for Mac can help you convert HD Videos including MTS, M2TS,on Mac OS X.

Download and run this AVCHD Video Converter on Mac (Intel Version)

To install it, simply mount the .dmg archive by double-clicking it, and copy the application to your applications folder (or wherever you want).

Step 1: Load MTS/M2TS videos to MTS to QuickTime Converter for Mac

Free download, install and run Mac MTS to QuickTime Converter, Drag & drop or click "Add..." button to add MTS/M2TS videos into MTS to QuickTime converter. This MTS to QuickTime video converter for Mac supports batch conversion, so you can import and convert several multimedia files at a time.


Step 2: Edit MTS videos to improve the output quality (Optional)

If you are not satisfied with video effect, resolution, or bite rate, or you need extract some clips of the video, there are video editing functions such as trimming, cropping, changing effect and so on. To personalize your video, you can also try to add picture or text watermark with customized transparency, size and position in your videos.


Step 3: Set the output format as QuickTime and set other settings as you like.

Select QuickTime format from the output formats list in "general video" drop-down list, specify a directory on your computer to save the output files. You can change the output settings as you need. Remember that the output file size mostly depends on the Bitrate you set. Larger Bitrate, larger file size.


Step 4: Start MTS/M2TS to QuickTime conversion

Now you may click the big button "Start" to begin converting AVCHD MTS to QuickTime video. The convert progress bar shows you how much of the encoding is completed. The encoding time will depend on several variables including: the duration of the video file, the speed of your computer, what other activity your computer is currently doing and the bitrate you set.

How to convert Canon MTS/M2TS on Mac?

If you just came back from vacation with plenty of holiday video clips shot by your Canon camcorder and were eager to save it on your Mac for playback or customizing these MTS/M2TS files in iMovie to create your own stylish masterpiece you will find that the Canon video formats are different from those videos for Mac OS X, so you can’t drag the original Canon videos(Canon FS MPEG-2,Canon DC DVD videos) and edit it on Mac. What you should do is to convert the Canon MOD videos to proper formats (like mov, mp4) that can be recognized by Mac.

The tool we will need:
A Mac Canon MTS Video Converter – iFunia AVCHD Video Converter for Mac

iFunia AVCHD Converter for Mac is a simple yet effective high definition Mac Canon MTS Video Converter which lets you edit, convert and share your Canon MTS/M2TS video clips with the greatest of ease. It supports converting AVCHD (mts, m2ts), MOD and TOD video into any HD and SD video formats, as well as converting Canon MTS/M2TS videos to your portable players.

Click here to free download AVCHD Converter for Mac (Intel Version)

Step 1: Run Mac Canon MTS Video Converter and load Canon MTS videos

Transfer the MTS/M2TS video from your Canon camcorder to your computer, and then Drag & drop or click "Add..." button to add MTS/M2TS videos into Canon MTS Video Converter for Mac, after adding the files; you can preview them in the preview pane on the right of the main interface.

(Optional) Edit videos: crop, trim, add effects, add watermark

This step is optional step. But when you come to review the Canon HD MTS video your taken and find it's too dark or the focus is blurred, you may wanna fix these flaws and apply artistic effects with the Edit Video module of the program. Plus, with just a few clicks, you can crop the MTS video to remove black sides, trim the video and add text or image watermark easily as below.

Step 2: Select an output format and set other settings as you like.

Use the "Convert to" on the bottom of the window to control the output format. Select the video output format for each video file and specify a directory on your computer to save the output files. You can change the output settings as you need. Remember that the output file size mostly depends on the Bitrate you set. Larger Bitrate, larger file size.

Step 3: Start converting Sony MTS/M2TS files to your Mac

Now you may click the big button "Start" to begin converting AVCHD M2TS/MTS to Mac supported video. The convert progress bar shows you how much of the encoding is completed. The encoding time will depend on several variables including: the duration of the video file, the speed of your computer, what other activity your computer is currently doing and the bitrate you set.

How to convert MTS to iPod on Mac?

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* How to convert MTS to YouTube on Mac?

If you have an AVCHD camcorder, you probably have some MTS files stored on your Mac. To import these MTS footages to iPod for convenient playback or easy sharing, you need to convert these MTS files to iPod supported video format first. For a hassle-free experience and high quality video output, I recommend iFunia AVCHD Converter for Mac, which provides optimized presets for your iPod so you don't need to worry about the settings for your iPod.
Click here to free download AVCHD Converter for Mac (Intel Version)

To install it, simply mount the .dmg archive by double-clicking it, and copy the application to your applications folder (or wherever you want).


Step 1: Run iFunia AVCHD Converter to convert the MTS videos to iPod

First copy the AVCHD (.MTS, M2TS) file from your video camera to your hard drive. then install and run iFunia AVCHD Video Converter, Click the "Add..." button to add the AVCHD videos which you want to convert, you may add as many MTS videos as you want for batch conversion to iPod.



Step 2: Edit MTS videos to improve the output quality (Optional)

After importing AVCHD MTS/M2TS videos, please click "Edit" button to access to the Video Edit panel. To personalize your video, you can also try to add picture or text watermark with customized transparency, size and position in your videos.

Step 3: Select "iPod" in output format list

Press the down-arrow menu of the Profile, select the iPod, and then select the suitable format you need, such as: iPod h.264 or MPEG-4, Remember that the output file size mostly depends on the Bitrate you set. Larger Bitrate, larger file size. Actually video with bitrate as 768 is acceptable for watching.

Step 4: Start MTS/M2TS to iPod conversion

Now you may click the big button "Start" to begin converting AVCHD MTS to iPod video. The convert progress bar shows you how much of the encoding is completed. The encoding time will depend on several variables including: the duration of the video file, the speed of your computer, what other activity your computer is currently doing and the bitrate you set.

How to convert Sony MTS/M2TS on Mac?

* How to convert M2TS MTS to iPhone on Mac?
* How to Convert M2TS MTS to PS3 on Mac?
* How to convert AVCHD M2TS/MTS to iPad on Mac?
* How to convert Canon MTS/M2TS on Mac?

So you have a Sony camcorder and record lots of beautiful memories of your family, friends and trips, want to save it on your Mac for playback or for sharing with your friends? However, as the MTS/M2TS video format is for the HD camcorders, and the portable multimedia devices do not support playing the M2TS video directly, we have to convert M2TS to videos that supported by those players.

If you want to enjoy the MTS video on your portable device, iFunia AVCHD Video Converter will be the best assistant of you. It can help you convert MTS with perfect output quality. And the use-friendly interface can make the operation quite easy.
Click here to free download AVCHD Converter for Mac (Intel Version)

To install it, simply mount the .dmg archive by double-clicking it, and copy the application to your applications folder (or wherever you want).

Step 1: Run Sony MTS Video Converter for Mac and import M2TS or MTS video files

Free download iFunia AVCHD Video Converter for Mac. Install it in your computer and launch, transfer the MTS/M2TS video from your Sony camcorder to your computer, then Drag & drop or click "Add..." button to add MTS/M2TS videos into Sony MTS Video Converter for Mac, after adding the files, you can preview them in the preview pane on the right of the main interface.

(Optional) Edit videos: crop, trim, add effects, add watermark

This step is optional step. But when you come to review the HD MTS video your taken and find it's too dark or the focus is blurred, you may wanna fix these flaws and apply artistic effects with the Edit Video module of the program. Plus, with just a few clicks, you can crop the MTS video to remove black sides, trim the video and add text or image watermark easily as below.

Step 2: Select an output format and set other settings as you like.

Use the "Convert to" on the bottom of the window to control the output format. Select the video output format for each video file and specify a directory on your computer to save the output files. You can change the output settings as you need. Remember that the output file size mostly depends on the Bitrate you set. Larger Bitrate, larger file size.

Step 3: Start converting Sony MTS/M2TS files to your Mac

Now you may click the big button "Start" to begin converting AVCHD M2TS/MTS to PS3 MP4 video. The convert progress bar shows you how much of the encoding is completed. The encoding time will depend on several variables including: the duration of the video file, the speed of your computer, what other activity your computer is currently doing and the bitrate you set.