For converting dvd to ipod , I would love to use yasa dvd to ipod converter. It is reliable and very easy to copy dvd movie to ipod mp4 video with high quality.
http://www.yasasoft.com/yasadvdtoipod/
Download MagicDisc Virtual CD/DVD-ROM. mount .cue file as virtual cd. Of course, you can burn bin/cue onto cd with magiciso built-in ISO burner.
http://www.magiciso.com/