What equipment do I need to convert VHS to DVD?

[MDesigner]

So, I need to run a line in from VHS out into my PC... record everything digitally... maybe make some modifications to the video (I have decent editing software already), and then burn it onto DVD, complete w/ a menu (doesn't need to be animated or anything).

What do I need? nVidia Personal Cinema looks like a decent option to run RCA video in into my card... but I don't want to buy that because it includes the price of a GeForce MX and I already have a GeForce3. I need some other kind of way to run RCA video inputs into my graphics card. Then I need some kind of software to read that input & record it. And lastly I need a good DVD authoring software as well...

And which is the way to go w/ the DVD burner? DVD-R? DVD-RAM? I know there are a few different ones. I just want the one that's the most standard and will work w/ the most DVD players (the home entertainment kinds..not DVD-ROMs).

Thanks for any advice on this.

 

[MDesigner]

OK, as far as DVD burning hardware, I've got my eye on the Toshiba SD-W2002. Is this one good?

 

[AndyHui]

I had this put up as a front page article yesterday...

Please read the FAQ: What is the difference between the various DVD recordable formats, and which one should I buy?

 

[MDesigner]

Thanks..very helpful article. It would seem I'd have to get a DVD-R drive then, since I'd be producing DVDs that should definitely be compatible with every kind of DVD-ROM and DVD player. The article apparently was stating that DVD-RAM has limited compatibility w/ these devices.

What about the rest of the process? VHS -> digital dump? And DVD authoring software?