The good folks at
Plastic Bugs came up with a exhaustive
Guide to help you along with ya newly purchased iPod Video. The seasoned user will find this jus as useful as well.
What the guide covers:
Protecting Your iPod
Supported Video Formats
H.264 or MPEG-4: Which is better?
Watch iPod Videos on Your TV
H.264 to MPEG-4 Size Comparison
Testing for iPod Compatibility
Places to Download iPod Videos
Converting Videos with QuickTime Pro
Converting Videos with iSquint
If iSquint WonÂ’t Convert Your VideoÂ…
My VideoÂ’s Sound is Out-of-Sync with the Picture
DVD to iPod Video with HandBrake
Optimizing HandBrake for TV Output
If HandBrake DoesnÂ’t Properly Recognize Your DVDÂ…
TiVo to iPod Video with Virtual PC