Converting AVI files to DVD is a very routine operation, and is most commonly encountered when moving footage from a digital video camera onto your computer. But once you get that file onto your computer, then what do you do with it?

Reauthor Your Movie

Once you transfer that AVI file to your computer, you will in all probability want to edit it. There are plenty of effective software packages available to assist with this job, and they run anywhere from $50 to $500, depending on the features of the software. For most home movie needs, you can find a very capable editor in the $70 to $100 range.

This type of software will enable you to cut your original footage into clips that you can then mark up as you wish. For example, you can add transitions like fade effects, pixelation; you can add track titles or captions; you can even create an entire menu system with custom or supplied graphics.

Burn Your Movie to a DVD

There are a fair number of simple conversion tools available that will enable you to convert that AVI file into the structure required for DVD movies. Once you have that structure, you can use a DVD burning program like ImgBurn or Nero to create your DVD.

Play Your Movie on a Portable Device

Often, you’ll want to watch your movie through a device other than a DVD player. For example, numerous new media devices support video, so a further option you have is to convert your movie so that it plays on iPods, PSP’s, Zunes, and other portable media players. That’s an additional consideration when learning how to convert AVI to DVD format.

No one piece of software is adequate for everyone. But as a rule of thumb, the more conversion options a piece of software has, the more cognitive overhead you can expect there to be associated with it! Simple utility converters do one thing only and usually require just a few clicks; however, multi-purpose converters, while more powerful, will also require you to get your hands dirty in choosing codecs and the like.

V MODA Bass Freq Earbuds Platinum White

3.5mm Plug Size / Compatible with Personal CD Player, iPod, Computer, MP3 / Features In-Ear Acoustic Technology / Admits Outside Sound for Safety

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5 Stars v-moda bass freq VS. sennheiser cx-300
If you are looking for a reasonable set of ear buds to go with your new mp3 investment, the v-moda bass freq’s are a good choice. I own sennheiser headphones of various models and have always liked the way they sounded and still do. My favorites are the cx-300, which is what I want to compare the vmoda’s to, as they are closest in price and performance.

Let me say first and foremost that the cx-300’s sound brighter, the treble sounds crisper, and overall sound a tad more precise than the v-modas do. However, in the bass and midrange the vmodas, are incredible! Nice warm highs and mind numbing bass. If you listen to metal, rock, hip hop, or pop, the bass freq’s are fun as hell to listen to. If you like classical, piano, and the other mentioned genres, the senns may suit your needs a little better. Neither of these are audiophile earbuds, and couldn’t be at there price range, so if you are a stickler for perfection, look elsewhere. For the other 97% of us that want good sound quality, and want something that gives those goosebumps, when we hear that certain beat. Either of these make a great choice. Neither lack in the bass department, but the vmodas NEVER distort at the lowest frequencies. The senn’s do on occassion. You can actually make the vmodas sound crisper with a slight adjustment of the e.q. in your player and both of these phones sound similar. It’s all just a matter of preference, but you can’t go wrong with either set.

As far as reliablity goes, I can see the senns outlasting the vmodas as the senns look a little sturdier than the v’s do. Only time will tell and I will update if something happens. I like the fact the v’s come with a silicone wrap to neaten things up, but a case would have been even better. They both fit nicely in my ears and come with different size silicone, for different size ears.

To sum it all up…

If you are looking for a decent earbud look no further than either of these 2 sets. If you are a bass junkie, go for the vmodas. If you want overall good sound go for either one. At $25, they are both a steal and you will not be disappointed at all. Trust me, I have tried everything and I just think paying hundreds for headphone’s is insane. Unless of course you are an audio purist, than by all means. Do what you gotta do.

4 Stars Sound+Bass is amazing, durability lacks.
I bought these a month ago, i was very pleased with them; the bass was like no other and it was pretty immaculate at high volume. Exactly what i was looking for except the right driver unexpectadely stopped working after not even a month! I checked all the settings and fiddled around with its positioning but still.. no sound. This of course pissed me off after doing this much research. I guess you get what you pay for in this situation.

2 Stars Sound good, poor quality
Bought 1 pair for my wife and another for my son. Less than two months later I’m returning both pairs because they are shorting. My son is a teenager and I’m sure he moves around more than my wife…But my wife’s pair actually went bad first. Both are V-Moda Bass Freq Earbuds, both suffer from the same problem…I think I would look elsewhere for product.

5 Stars Huge Bass
These headphones are awesome. They offer a ton of bass, and great overall sound quality. If you’re not in to bass, they could be too much for you, but if you are, you’ll love them. They plug in your ears, which is pretty comfortable and provides excellent exterior noise cancellation. I bought them for $20, which is incredible value.

3 Stars A Bass-ic Earbud.
I bought these to compare to my Senheiser MPX70 Sport Neckband headphones, which have served me well, but are alitle light on bass. The V-Moda Bass Freq Earbuds do in fact have deeper bass, but the rest of the sonic spectrum is quite lacking. The mids and highs are somewhat muddled and fuzzy, especially compared to the Senheisers. I bought the Seinheisers on sale for $20 regularly $55, and the V-Modas also for $20. But the clarity and well rounded fullnes of the Senheisers blows the V-Modas away. If you have damaged eardrums and are incapable of appreciating the mid and upper frequencies then you might be happy with these.

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Black silicone replacement earbuds for ear bud style earphones

Replacement ear cushions Replacement earbuds

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Already lost them!
I bought these for Sony Fontopia earbuds which are notorious for losing the buds. Well, I super-glued the medium ones to the phones and that worked great—until my puppy chewed them up. Then I put the small ones (too small, really) on another pair of Fontopias and my puppy ate one of the silicones. So, all I have left are the big ones, too big. It’s like goldilocks. I think they sell just medium ones, 3 pairs somewhere on Amazon. I really recommend you buy a different kind of earphones or superglue these and get rid of your dog, whichever is easier for ya.

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Belkin Dock with USB Wall Charger for iPod

The Power Dock AV offers a great way to charge and play your iPod through your home entertainment center. It syncs with iTunes using the included USB cable. Everything you’ll need to sync, charge, and play your iPod is included with the Power Dock AV.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Best IPod Stereo Dock
You may sacrifice features (i.e. no remote), but what you really want in a Stereo Dock is sound quality, and this one is by far the best. Other brands don’t use the same technology (sorry, not a techie so can’t explain, but in doing research it has to do with using a direct feed vs. a filtered feed). The sound quality is amazing through my home stereo system. I don’t miss a remote since I generally just put it in the ’shuffle play all’ mode (I have a huge selection - 15GB and growing with my 120GB IPod classic), but will eventually get to Playlists. I also have the Belkin Car Dock with the flexible arm and, again, it is far and away the best in that product market as well. Clear reception in my highly urban environment. If you’re looking for top sound quality, this is the one to get.

5 Stars Works well, didn’t cost much
Just what the doctor ordered. I use the dock to listen to my iPod music library through my amplifier while also charging the iPod.

4 Stars Belkin USB Charger Dock - Does what it needs to do
This is a well made product that is very easy to set up and use. One minor feature that I like a lot is that they put a non-slip surface/coating on the bottom of the dock so that it is harder for the iPod to get knocked about.

One minor complaint is that the charging block at the wall doesn’t have an automatic shut off when the iPod is charged but not in use. I don’t know if other products have this, but in todays world, auto-shut off should be a part of any product like this.

1 Star Simply did not work.
After installing, the dock simply did not work. Not with a nano 2G, not with a nano 4G, not at all. After 3 attempts, I was able to get a scratchy signal to the receiver. The right channel was ok, but the left channel could muster only about 20% of the right’s amplitude. (I verified the connection to the receiver and ipod were functional with my previous set-up.) I am an engineer with 15+ years of experience in manufacturing electronics, and I suspect that Belkin is cutting corners on quality. Too bad, because now I am going to buy anything but a Belkin unit.

1 Star Nothing Works with It! Beware
I just recieved this as a gift and my 1st iPod. I love the design but nothing will charge this unit. I have a new Pioneer Elite AVR with Pioneer input with iPod input. My friends older unites will all charge with everything. I just went and bought all new connectors and chargers for the house and car but none of them work. The stores had no clue. What a waste. Back it goes and I will get something else.

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Sound Squared SPORT earphones earbuds for ipod or MP3 MP4

The “Sport” combines performance, style, and comfort unlike any other “ear-hook” style stereo earphone and comes with three sizes of silicone earbuds to ensure proper fit for men or women. Pinch-free hooks are barely noticeable when worn, but keep this stereo earphone securely on the ear. High quality speaker elements are protected in fashionable, aluminum alloy casings while precision manufacturing ensures consistent function and amazing sound reproduction. The noise-isolating style enhances the rich bass, clear mid-ranges, and crisp highs that will drive you to get on your feet!

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Not blown away
These headphones are not bad but they’re certainly not great. I find that the sound is far less than the “high fidelity” I’ve experienced in more expensive over-the-ear headphones. I do like the size options on the earbuds. They allow for a better fit than other headphones I’ve used. But the fit around the ears is far less than ideal. I struggle getting the arms around my ears. Once in place, they’re okay but I feel like a contortionist getting them on. All that said, they’re not bad for the price. You get what you pay for.

5 Stars Great Buds
Great earphones, good fit good price - Excellent support!!! absolutely no worries about buying from these guys they support what they sell and the staff is excellent!!!!!

5 Stars Great headphones
I really like these headphones. Really good sound quality at an affordable price. One of the reasons I selected these was the clips that go around the ears- earphones always seem to fall out while I’m at the gym. Turns out that I don’t use the clips. I removed them because the earphones stay in without the clips.

5 Stars This product is good.
I have used it for 2 weeks when I ran on the treadmill . This product is good, it will not drop down.

5 Stars nice headphones very competitively priced
thoroughly pleased with these headphones. They are well made, well designed, and afford great sound quality. The buds fit snugly in your ears and block out a good deal of ambient sound. The combination of the snug buds and innovative earpiece give these headphones a tight fit even while running. 2 minor complaints: these headphones take a lot longer to put on than most and there is a noticeable amount of wind rush heard when running into the wind. The wind rush I don’t think can be helped, and isn’t really a fault of headphone construction, and the extra few seconds it takes to put these on is well worth it.

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