Need the device that transfers tv shows to PC

[ty3]

i think it is called a dazzle does anyone know where i can get one at a affordable price or the name of a good one or a web site i can buy one at or a used one someone has and want to get rid of and is it easy to use because i am getting sick of using my vcr to transfer to dvd the the dvd to my pc it is really annoying so if someone can help that would be great

[stoogedog]

hi, check out the site techbargains. also check out ebay. thanks

[lordsmurf]

You don't want a Dazzle. That device will turn your videos into VCD-quality crap.

You have to use your VCR if you have video tapes. If you don't need to transfer VHS, I don't know why you'd be using your VCR. The DVD recorder has coax input for cable, antenna. Unless yours is messed up for some reason, like my LiteOn 5104, which makes fuzzy noises on the tuner. I use my VCR as the tuner for that one. All my other recorders, cable or antenna goes right in.

What DVD recorder are you using?

Most capture cards capture AVI. You have to encode to MPEG, takes time. There are a few MPEG capture cards, like ATI All In Wonder Radeons, and Hauppauge PVR-250's (not 150).

But a number of DVD recorders, like JVC, will outperform any capture card that costs under $1000.

[Tom_n_Jonna]

I agree with LS 100% on his recommendation...I actually have a dazzle from years gone by and it never did as good as what I'm using now (VHS/TBC/DVD-recorder combo). I also have the ATI AIW and it does pretty good for a capture card...definately better than the Dazzle.

Cheers...Tom

[ty3]

i have a lite on dvd recorder so i can connect my dvd recorder to my computer how is that done if so