Need device to convert VHS to DVD hooked up to a laptop

[kranky]

Is there such a thing? A friend wants me to find something that he can hook up to a laptop to convert VHS tapes to DVD and also lets you record TV programs to DVD (and record one thing while watching another?)

Pointers appreciated!

 

[DAPUNISHER]

This is what you want Text but I don't know if it is the best price/performer in the catagory so hopefully others will be able to provide the brands and models that do.

 

[Matthias99]

I believe Hauppauge also has a USB video capture/tuner device. I haven't used it, but reviews say it works. I think ATI has one as well. These things are relatively new, so you might want to dig around for reviews or check an A/V site like www.avsforum.com or www.hometheaterspot.com.

Recording one thing while watching another (well, watching another *live* program, anyway; you can obviously watch recorded video files simultaneously) requires dual tuners. I don't know of any USB dual-tuner devices, although theoretically you should be able to hook up two of these things simultaneously (assuming the software supports it).

 

[DaveSimmons]

Another option is just gettting a DVD recorder -- Walmart has an OK one for $149, or for opinions on better ones (for $200-600) see the forums at http://www.avsforum.com

 

[kranky]

Thanks, everyone, for the help!

 

[drew726]

find a tv capture card with s-video in, get the vhs rca audio out and get a Phono-to-3.5mm jack stereo adapter from radioshack and plug it into your line-in on sound card. Get virtualdub or whatever capturing program, and start recording. Make sure you record audio from line-in sound card, and then burn.

 

[RaymondY]

I'm using the Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U and it works great!!! U do need USB 2.0 however

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: kranky
Thanks, everyone, for the help!

So what'd you settle on?

- M4H

 

[gsellis]

Have you considered a set top DVD recorder/VHS combo? You can record directly to it or VHS to DVD. Available around $300 from your favorite retailer.