Need Video Capture Card Advice

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I would suggest trying this place. They have quite a few user opinions and
suggestions.

http://www.videohelp.com/

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Jon Hildrum
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"Summerblue" <Summerblue@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F94D3C99-63B5-4F4E-B7DA-DDB2846D2F7A@microsoft.com...
> Hi all. Since I'm a complete newbie to video, I'd like your professional
> opinions.
>
> For converting VHS to DVD, I've narrowed done my purchase to 2 cards:
>
> 1) Hauppauge TV-PVR-150 which has gotten A+ feedback on circuitcity.com's
> website
> 2) TV Wonder Pro Remote Control Edition, PC Stereo-TV Tuner-Video Capture
> Card. Don't know much about this, but PCMag noted that the Wonder cards
are
> a little soft in definition, but like the idea of the remote.
>
> Any opinions/feedback from those more knowledgeable than I and those using
> these cards will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Janis
>
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.video (More info?)

Summerblue,

I have recently captured my VHS wedding video to my system them burned it
to DVD. I used Pinnacle USB Movie Box (with Pinnacle 9.) Great solution, no
card needed, only need USB port (preferably USB 2.0 but USB 1.X will
work),and the appropriate cables,makes a nice mobile solution.

"Summerblue" wrote:

> Hi all. Since I'm a complete newbie to video, I'd like your professional
> opinions.
>
> For converting VHS to DVD, I've narrowed done my purchase to 2 cards:
>
> 1) Hauppauge TV-PVR-150 which has gotten A+ feedback on circuitcity.com's
> website
> 2) TV Wonder Pro Remote Control Edition, PC Stereo-TV Tuner-Video Capture
> Card. Don't know much about this, but PCMag noted that the Wonder cards are
> a little soft in definition, but like the idea of the remote.
>
> Any opinions/feedback from those more knowledgeable than I and those using
> these cards will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Janis
>
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.video (More info?)

>> For converting VHS to DVD, I've narrowed done my purchase to 2 cards:
>>
>> 1) Hauppauge TV-PVR-150 which has gotten A+ feedback on circuitcity.com's
>> website
>> 2) TV Wonder Pro Remote Control Edition, PC Stereo-TV Tuner-Video Capture
>> Card. Don't know much about this, but PCMag noted that the Wonder cards are
>> a little soft in definition, but like the idea of the remote.
>>
>> Any opinions/feedback from those more knowledgeable than I and those using
>> these cards will be greatly appreciated.

> I have recently captured my VHS wedding video to my system them burned it
>to DVD. I used Pinnacle USB Movie Box (with Pinnacle 9.) Great solution, no
>card needed, only need USB port (preferably USB 2.0 but USB 1.X will
>work),and the appropriate cables,makes a nice mobile solution.

You might also consider a digital camcorder with an analog-to-digital
converter. Just connect your VCR to it and output DV quality video to
your computer via Firewire. I have a Sony TRV460 that I got at BestBuy
for $282. (plus a $25. BB gift certificate). IMO, a camcorder will do
a better A/V conversion than a PC card or USB2 external device. And
this solution is also very mobile.