devildoll , If you are using a DVD-Rom then the speed is controlled by the ability of the Rom to read the drive. I can normally rip a D/L movie(whole disk) to HD in about 8-10 minutes. If you are using a DVD burner to rip the movie they are usually locked at 2X and you will need a hack to remove the lock. Using the hack though will void the burner's warranty
devildoll If there is one available for the burner to unlock it, it might be here: http://forum.rpc1.org/portal.php