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I use iVI Pro for copying my DVD's into iTunes. It does what Handbrake and Video Monkey both do, but right in one App. Puts everything in the right place in iTunes as well.

Most people have no idea what this alphabet soup could possibly mean.

720p refers to a video format that is provided at a resolution (picture size) of 1280x720 pixels, which is presented in a sequence of completely rendered frames (p meaning "progressive" or in strict sequence).

1080p is the same, except the resolution is 1920x1080 pixels.

FYI - 720i, 1080i, etc, refers to interleaved format, in which alternating (odd/even) rows of pixels are presented with the odd rows on frame one, the even rows on frame two, etc. When the video is being output as a finished state, the producer makes sure that the even/odd lines match the order in which it was captured by the camera. If this doesn't match, you will see artifacts of this as lines that appear in areas of motion.

If I purchase (not rent) and download the 1080p version of a movie and then subsequently decide to watch it again on my non-retina iPad, can I not simply re-encode its as 720p using QuickTime X Player, Handbrake, Video Monkey or whatever?

If the answer is "no you can't because of Apple's FairPlay DRM," then how do I circumvent that? Remember, I purchased and now own this copy of the movie, just as if it were on a DVD disk.

How do I my video's on my Ipad to my computer?

How can I send my videos that I recorded on my I pad to my computer?