Best Encoder for VOB to mpeg4

I want to convert vob files (not encrypted) to mpeg4 encoding into .avi or .mpeg containers. I'm not afraid of command line, but I only have the patience to learn one program though. Which one is better for my task Mencoder, ffmpeg, VLC, Handbrake, or another? Or maybe even the one with the best documentation.

mencoder is the best for me.

If you want a nice gui for the commandline tools, Give OGMrip a try, a slightly older version is in the repositories. Despite the name, it supports lots of containers and codecs. If your looking to rip DVDs, its my favorite program so far.

http://www.biggmatt.com/winff-04/

winff is a gui for ffmeg, works a treat

ffmpeg sucks. for mpeg4

ffmpeg has not filters..

I use a command line shell script called "h264enc". It has lots of presets including reducing to ipods, zune, and iphones. It will do a 3 pass encoding. Uses mencoder with filters. Mencoder is multicore aware.

It will convert to mkv, avi, ts, ogm and mp4 containers.

Google for download location.