Roxio to rip, and nero 7 ultra to burn. Alienware converter will convert just about anything.
For converting like you want to do ive used alot of differant programs. Dogz and MacG suggestions work real good. Im kinda fond of a program from RadVideo. Does an awsome job and easy to use.. limited at times but might be the hot ticket for you. If you want a copy let me know and i can get one downloaded to a FTP and give you a link. It used to be free, but i think there chargeing for it now.
Beckett
PS or send me you address and i'll mail you a copy if that helps.