DVD to iPod Convertion Software

I've been searching the forums, and didn't see any threads on this issue (if there are, and I missed it, sorry and please post the link.)

I'm trying to find the best software (or, at least the most tolerable) that can convert DVDs to iPod compatible files (manually importing into iTunes won't kill me.) Also: would have to run under WinXP, since, well...that's what I'm using atm.

I've tried Handbreak, and just didn't seem to work on DVDs I tried, same with DVD Decrypter. Any suggestions? Doesn't have to be free (though I don't mind those being suggested too, of course.)

Thanks in advance!