Post by quistopher on Dec 27, 2010 14:03:09 GMT -5
Today is the last day for the offer, 12/27. You have to like their Facebook page and then put in your info to have them email you the serial number. It works pretty good in the couple of DVDs that I ripped and encoded as .MP4 so they can play on my new Nook Color.
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Ready for one last sweet freebie before the year runs out? It might be something you already have (especially if you're a regular Cheapskate reader), but I can't not write about it.
From now until Dec. 27, iSkysoft's iMedia Converter (Win) is available free of charge, no strings attached. It normally sells for $49.
Update: To get the software, you must have a Facebook account.
The program offers two core functions. First, it rips DVDs (even protected ones) to just about any format: iPod, iPhone, Zune, etc. It can also rip just the audio from, say, a concert DVD.
Second, iMedia Converter can convert videos from one format to another--great for downloaded stuff that won't play properly on your PC or mobile device. The software even lets you perform rudimentary video edits like trimming and cropping.
In other words, it's a pretty robust utility; you can review the full roster of features here. The only hitch is that you don't get tech support or upgrades.
iMedia Converter works with Windows XP and later. To get it, just click the Free Download link. Then click Get Keycode and follow the instructions. My registration code arrived via e-mail within one minute.
One final note: If you were smart enough, charitable enough, and just plain awesome enough to buy the Windows Holiday Bundle I mentioned the other day (it's still available, hint-hint), the iSkysoft utility is a bit redundant--you've already got WinX DVD Ripper Platinum and Wondershare Video Converter Platinum. Still, gotta love a freebie.
Bonus deal: Speaking of freebies, you can score a $5 Amazon Video on Demand credit if you're willing to send one quick tweet. Seems like a fair trade to me! The credit can be used to buy or rent TV shows or movies.
Read more: news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-20026495-58.html#ixzz19L9utZGX
news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-20026495-58.html
Ready for one last sweet freebie before the year runs out? It might be something you already have (especially if you're a regular Cheapskate reader), but I can't not write about it.
From now until Dec. 27, iSkysoft's iMedia Converter (Win) is available free of charge, no strings attached. It normally sells for $49.
Update: To get the software, you must have a Facebook account.
The program offers two core functions. First, it rips DVDs (even protected ones) to just about any format: iPod, iPhone, Zune, etc. It can also rip just the audio from, say, a concert DVD.
Second, iMedia Converter can convert videos from one format to another--great for downloaded stuff that won't play properly on your PC or mobile device. The software even lets you perform rudimentary video edits like trimming and cropping.
In other words, it's a pretty robust utility; you can review the full roster of features here. The only hitch is that you don't get tech support or upgrades.
iMedia Converter works with Windows XP and later. To get it, just click the Free Download link. Then click Get Keycode and follow the instructions. My registration code arrived via e-mail within one minute.
One final note: If you were smart enough, charitable enough, and just plain awesome enough to buy the Windows Holiday Bundle I mentioned the other day (it's still available, hint-hint), the iSkysoft utility is a bit redundant--you've already got WinX DVD Ripper Platinum and Wondershare Video Converter Platinum. Still, gotta love a freebie.
Bonus deal: Speaking of freebies, you can score a $5 Amazon Video on Demand credit if you're willing to send one quick tweet. Seems like a fair trade to me! The credit can be used to buy or rent TV shows or movies.
Read more: news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-20026495-58.html#ixzz19L9utZGX