VHS to DVD

[Billy Murdoch]

What is the (Best)Least cost way of putting My VHS tapes on Disc?
If I have to buy a recorder then what is the transfer(time) on disc,how many hours of video can I expect on a single disc?
Best regards
Billy

[John Roche]

Hi Billy, the best and easiest way is to get hold of a recorder , the vhs to dvd type . the transfer time is in real time, so a four hour tape will take four hours.
the amount of video per dvd will be down to the quality
that you set , the lower the quality the more you can get on a dvd. I have done quite a lot of transfers for people in Spain and I found that the above way to be the best and the quickist....John

[Billy Murdoch]

Thanks John,
I'll have a look around and see if there are any cheapies about.

Billy

[Bill Leff]

I am also interested in this. Please let us know what you find out.

[Jack Stoner]

A standalone DVD recorder, if you have a VHS tape player is all that is needed. The dual VHS/DVD burner types are nice, just depends on $$.

But the least desireable is using a PC and the extra hardware for the PC. By the time you buy what hardware you need to be able to interface your VHS tape player/recorder to the PC you may as well go buy the standalone DVD recorder and the PC route is a hassle and it will tie up your PC for long periods of time.

[Al Marcus]

I got a VHS to DVD recorder at WallMart for 148. Works fine. When I got all my tape over, I stiil have a DVD Recorder with tuner, etc. to use....al.:)

[Walter Killam]

I got a Pinnacle Dazzle at best buy:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp ... 2291505850

currently showing for 54.99, it connects between my VHS & USB port on my PC & records in realtime with the included software.

I like it, it's simple, small & easy to use.

Good Luck!

[Ernest Cawby]

I have a Panasonic, cost $300.00, they are much cheaper now. IT is done in real time, just set it up and go away and come back when done. I can convert them for you.

ernie