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convert VCR tapes to DVD
- Thread starter ikonpro
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How To Convert VHS Tapes Into DVDs – Part 1 (of 7 parts)
If you want to make the process REALLY easy look into Sony's DVDirect stand-alone DVD burner that connects directly to your VCR or other media device.
I used mine to convert a box full of VHS movies to DVD and the time saved paid for the item (it was over $300 when I bought it, a different model). It now lives connected to my multimedia receiver and makes DVDs of TiVo and/or VHS cassettes that friends and relatives bring over. Turn on both devices, press record, press play that's it.
Quality is decent, as good as I was getting from my PC after hours of recoding and copying.
Tony
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I used mine to convert a box full of VHS movies to DVD and the time saved paid for the item (it was over $300 when I bought it, a different model). It now lives connected to my multimedia receiver and makes DVDs of TiVo and/or VHS cassettes that friends and relatives bring over. Turn on both devices, press record, press play that's it.
Quality is decent, as good as I was getting from my PC after hours of recoding and copying.
Tony
Users helping Users...
Easiest way ever...
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Firebox looks easy, but costs a good $70 more than Tony's idea.
I'll throw a third option on the table that costs the same as Sony's DVDirect but the advantage here is you're using one device instead of two:
If you're really set on using your laptop to save money, then a video capture device is what you'll want (it only costs $90):
~cdogg
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I'll throw a third option on the table that costs the same as Sony's DVDirect but the advantage here is you're using one device instead of two:
If you're really set on using your laptop to save money, then a video capture device is what you'll want (it only costs $90):
~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Einstein
[tab][navy]For posting policies, click [/navy]here.
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