Maybe the OP would like to know how to convert those movies to a form that can be viewed using TCPMP. Here is where I found a workable procedure: http://www.aximsite.com/articles/link.php?id=215 This procedure not only 'rips' the movie from DVD and converts it to AVI format, but also reduces the size to fit the Q screen.

This works great. BUT i had to use the 0.72RC1 version. The 0.71 version just locked up myQ.

Some additional information about video on the Q, such as encoders and players can be found here: http://www.motoqwiki.com/index.php?title=Other_Multimedia_Applications#Load_and_Play_Videos

You can also use PocketTV Classic (freeware) to view MPEG movie files. We have done the necessary adaptations to PocketTV (MPEG Movie Player) to support the Motorola Q. You need version 1.2.8 or later. Performances on the Motorola Q appear excellent: Video encoded at 500 Kbit/sec in 320x240 resolution play in fullscreen at full frame-rate (up to 30 frames/sec). You can download lots of cool (and free!) MPEG-1 video clips from [URL="http://www.pocketmovies.net"]http://www.pocketmovies.net[/URL]. You can download PocketTV from [URL="http://software.everythingq.com"]Everything Q[/URL] : [LIST] [*][URL="http://software.everythingq.com/product.asp?id=6825"]PocketTV Classic (freeware)[/URL] [*][URL="http://software.everythingq.com/product.asp?id=5754"]PocketTV Enterprise Edition[/URL][/LIST]Enjoy!

What is best recommended free software to convert your personal dvd to a file TCPMP can use?