How much would I have to pay somebody to convert 100 dvds to portable hard drives?

You can do it yourself for much less than it would cost to have someone else do it. Just need:

- a computer with a dvd drive (I assume you already have)
- a program to decrypt the dvds (I use AnyDVD but there may be cheaper/free ones)
- Handbrake to actually do the rip (free)
- time for the computer to do the work (will take up to a few hours each depending on the computer & dvd)

I was contemplating doing the same a while back. I have a huge box of old dvds. However people on this board convinced me to just torrent that shite. So much easier, and much less of a headache. So, I’m a bad boy now.

I know you say you aren’t computer savvy, so ask your kid or grandkid to do it for you, because they are probably doing it anyway.

You're better off finding a friend with movies on a hard drive and copying them to yours.

Rinse and repeat.

MakeMKV is a good app for this.

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I can rip a DVD in about six minutes and a Blu Ray in about 16 minutes using Make MKV. These are exact duplicates.

I used Handbrake to reduce the file size on movies I don't really care much about, but movies that are great or classics I leave at full data.

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I wish Apple would initiate some sort of trade in or “recycling” program where you could send in original store bought DVDs with clamshell and all for a discount to add to their library. At least 50-75% off and I would do it.

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You can do this with VUDU. If you have Movies Anywhere you can have most of the movies you've bought from VUDU, Apple, Google, Prime, or Fandango show up on all services. Not all movies can be converted and not all show up on all services but most of mine have. Blu-Ray to HDX or DVD to SD is $2 plus tax. DVD to HDX is $5 plus tax. Just scan the upc to see if the movie is available. It also works if you can find upc's online. It's easier and cheaper to just use torrents but if you don't want to do that try disc to digital.

Disc to Digital