What do I buy

[Guest]

1/29/07
Computer:
Service Tag ..................... 5YTN6C1
Express Service Code .... 12989551825
Processor ....................... AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor3200+
Processor Speed ............ 1.96 GHz
Memory (RAM) ................ 1024 MB
Operating System ........... Microsoft Windows XPProfessional
Operating System Version . 5.1.2600


I’m the beginner of all beginners. What I want to do is copy my video tapes
(VHS) into my computer. So as I understand it, I would go to a computer
retailer (such as Radio Shack) and buy an “analog capture card,†and install
it. Is that all I need?

So I checked Radio Shack. Below is what they have. Would I want the
“Multimedia?â€
$10.00 - $49.99 (1) .......... ADS (3) .............. External TV tuner (1)
$50.00 - $99.99 (2) .......... AVerMedia (1) ... Multimedia (1)
$100.00 - $199.99 (2) ...... Roxio (1) ............ USB (2)
....................................................................... Wired
(1)

 

[John Inzer]

1/29/07
Computer:
Service Tag ..................... 5YTN6C1
Express Service Code .... 12989551825
Processor ....................... AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor3200+
Processor Speed ............ 1.96 GHz
Memory (RAM) ................ 1024 MB
Operating System ........... Microsoft Windows XPProfessional
Operating System Version . 5.1.2600


I'm the beginner of all beginners. What I want to do is copy my video
tapes (VHS) into my computer. So as I understand it, I would go to a
computer retailer (such as Radio Shack) and buy an "analog capture
card," and install it. Is that all I need?

So I checked Radio Shack. Below is what they have. Would I want the
"Multimedia?"
$10.00 - $49.99 (1) .......... ADS (3) .............. External TV
tuner (1) $50.00 - $99.99 (2) .......... AVerMedia (1) ... Multimedia
(1) $100.00 - $199.99 (2) ...... Roxio (1) ............ USB (2)
......................................................................
Wired (1)

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If your main goal is to make DVD copies
of your VHS home movies...you don't need
a computer. A DVD Recorder may be worth
a look.

Answers To Basic Questions About DVD
Recorders - Introduction and Index
http://tinyurl.com/ey5re

However if you plan to edit your movies...
Maybe the following links will give you an
idea of what's involved.

Capturing Analog Video
http://www.papajohn.org/MM2-CaptureAnalog.html

How To Convert VHS To DVD Guide
http://vhs-to-dvd.janvesely.com/

Movie Maker 2 - Capturing Analog Video - Dazzle
http://www.papajohn.org/MM2-CaptureAnalogDazzle.html

Download Video to Your
Computer with Windows
Movie Maker 2
http://tinyurl.com/4fpea

Convert VHS to DVD
http://www.signvideo.com/conv-v-to-d.htm

Copying VHS to DVD
http://tinyurl.com/dzcho


--

John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://tinyurl.com/aczzp

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk