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Need to save VHS & cassettes to DVD and/or CD - Pls Help!

by lablovr Jan 25, 2008 1:06AM PST

(Warning - I'm kind of a newbie, so please be gentle!) I know I need to buy something, but I'm confused about what product or products I need to buy.

The situation is this: I have a stack of training videos on VHS tapes, and a stack of training programs on audio cassette tapes, and a stack of training videos on DVDs.

I want to be able to save the contents of the VHS tapes and cassette tapes onto a DVD (or CD?) as well as make copies of the DVDs that I have.

I have a basic Windows XP system. I'd prefer not to spend more than $300 and I'd prefer something external rather than internal, if possible. Are there other details or preferences I need to provide to help narrow it down?

What type of hardware and/or software do I need to accomplish this?

If anyone can tell me EXACTLY what to ask for when I go to Best Buy or Circuit City or order through an online store (I don't know,you tell me?), I would appreciate it SOOO much! The more specific (brand name, model, etc), the better! I trust this forum!

Thanks VERY much for any guidance you can provide!!

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The fast, easy is a DVD RECORDER.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jan 25, 2008 1:19AM PST

Such as you see at http://www.geeks.com/products_sc.asp?cat=213

Remember that any COPY PROTECTED VHS TAPE should fail to make the move. Also if you want to use your PC, expect to invest 4 hours of your time for each hour of video.

Bob

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