What to look for in a laptop for VHS capture/encoding?
So I've got my desktop station configured out for VHS capture and encoding workflow, but I find myself having to travel more often going days until I am able to pick up where I left off. I've tried doing some digging around the forum for similar questions, but I'm having trouble finding a straightforward guide to this:
-When going portable, what kinds of specs should one look for in a VHS capture/encoding station? -Are there particular brands that do better than others? -Is there any additional hardware or software needed to ensure a laptop can function as close to a desktop as possible? -I can imagine newer model laptops may be asking for trouble under this but, would downgrading the OS of a Win10 laptop to Win7 or WinXP be sufficient for these needs or should one stick with laptops that are natively built for Win7 or WinXP? -For those that already have portable stations, how have your experiences been like? Lordsmurf if I could get your input on this, would be greatly appreciated :worthy: Thanks everyone! |
Win7 is a must.
XP has too many limitations for laptops. WinVista/8/10 will make your capture life miserable. There are some very specific needs for laptops that capture. - IPS matte display -- which already rules out most laptops - properly working USB3 - dual HDD can be extremely useful, or you must learn to capture less (cannot fill space more than 75% safely, at most) I hesitate to recommend model/brand, because it's not that easy. There is one excellent model specifically, but there are so many options for it, that I don't want you to pick the wrong ones. And then it needs special calibration, USB3 attention, and potential custom graphics card settings. The TBC and VCR should also be small for a portable setup. |
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