convert VHS to DVD-r

[topcat22]

hello

just looking for some consumer advice, i have a laptop and im going to get dvd writer but im looking to convert my old vhs onto DVD-r, what is the best external, device for this, price wie and ease of use, and where is the best retailer for them,

thanks in advice
TC

[handyguy]

Best is a dvd recorder. Like a panasonic e50.

[jeepers94]

There are also dvd recorder/vhs units.They do a good job as long as your tape is not copy protected.These combo units are about the same price as the Panasonic unit,about $359.My nephew as one from Sylvania.

[topcat22]

was looking for something more like a laptop device, usb external

[Jumpman23]

Ummmmm yeah, or he can just get a capture card for his computer, captuer the tapes on his HD and then make DVD's outta the avi files he's gonna get.

[topcat22]

what converts avi files to dvd files?

[takeitup]

There are many program that would do that which what they simply did is convert the avi file to mpeg2 video file. you can check out www.dvdrhelp.com (http://www.dvdrhelp.com/) for the best guide that would fit your quailty need or time consuming.

But by converting avi to other format, time is the cost, you better get a fast computer if you don't want to speed hours is avearge or days (over night) is the worst if you want great quailty.

[Jesterrace]

Yup, I would say you are looking at at least 2-3 hours for the whole conversion process with a decent machine.