Ripping VHS to DVD

Lazaredz · 11-21-07, 03:55 PM

Not sure if this is the correct forum for this, but here it goes:

My brother in law has a HUGE collection of sports games (boxing mostly) recored to VHS. He wants to now put them on DVD for space saving and to avoid degridation and having to buy a new VCR.

As I understand it there are 2 ways to do this. One would be to buy a program to assist with this and plug the VCR into the computer and rip them to DVDS. I dont think this is a good idea for them as they are not very computer literate and their machine is a little on the weak side.

The other option would be to try a store that specializes in this. The problem here is copyright issues. I dont want them to get into trouble or anything.

So the last option would be a specialized machine that includes 1 button ripping of the VHS to the DVD.

Does ANYONE have any opinions or options on this? Seriuosly, a link to a specialized machine would make their (and my) life MUCH easier.

Thx

Lyme · 11-21-07, 05:20 PM

Here is a article on just that http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11259_7-5705957-1.html

Of course that is only one option among many, but it was the first hit off google with the terms "vhs to dvd hardware"

Lazaredz · 11-21-07, 07:28 PM

Okay, thats a good start and thx.

However I am hoping for a more "all in 1" machine. VCR and DVD go in, push a button, and transfered DVD comes out 2 hours later.

None the less I will link this to my sister and see what she thinks.

thx

**Starscream** · 11-21-07, 08:05 PM

I've used one of these before:

http://www.samsung.com/au/products/d.../dvd_vr355.asp

It worked very nicely.

Lazaredz · 11-27-07, 06:39 PM

Okay, THAT is what I am looking for.

Any other models, reviews, sites to check for products liek that?

11-21-07, 03:55 PM	#1
Lazaredz Giggitty Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 685	Ripping VHS to DVD Not sure if this is the correct forum for this, but here it goes: My brother in law has a HUGE collection of sports games (boxing mostly) recored to VHS. He wants to now put them on DVD for space saving and to avoid degridation and having to buy a new VCR. As I understand it there are 2 ways to do this. One would be to buy a program to assist with this and plug the VCR into the computer and rip them to DVDS. I dont think this is a good idea for them as they are not very computer literate and their machine is a little on the weak side. The other option would be to try a store that specializes in this. The problem here is copyright issues. I dont want them to get into trouble or anything. So the last option would be a specialized machine that includes 1 button ripping of the VHS to the DVD. Does ANYONE have any opinions or options on this? Seriuosly, a link to a specialized machine would make their (and my) life MUCH easier. Thx __________________ MAIN: P180B, Q6600 @ 3.2, Asus P5B Deluxe, Mushkin Redline DDR2 1000 4GB (2x2), Evga 8800 GTX (660/1900), WD Raptor 150GB, WD 2500KS, Plextor 755SA, Seasonic M12 700. Mobil: Sager 9261, Q6600, Unknown P965 MB, 4GB (2x2) PC2 6400, 7950 Go, Azalia Sound System, Hitachi 100GB 7200 RPM, Optiarc 8X DVD RW +/-, BIG ARSE BRICK PSU!!!!

11-21-07, 05:20 PM	#2
Lyme Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,682	Re: Ripping VHS to DVD Here is a article on just that http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11259_7-5705957-1.html Of course that is only one option among many, but it was the first hit off google with the terms "vhs to dvd hardware"

11-21-07, 07:28 PM	#3
Lazaredz Giggitty Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 685	Re: Ripping VHS to DVD Okay, thats a good start and thx. However I am hoping for a more "all in 1" machine. VCR and DVD go in, push a button, and transfered DVD comes out 2 hours later. None the less I will link this to my sister and see what she thinks. thx __________________ MAIN: P180B, Q6600 @ 3.2, Asus P5B Deluxe, Mushkin Redline DDR2 1000 4GB (2x2), Evga 8800 GTX (660/1900), WD Raptor 150GB, WD 2500KS, Plextor 755SA, Seasonic M12 700. Mobil: Sager 9261, Q6600, Unknown P965 MB, 4GB (2x2) PC2 6400, 7950 Go, Azalia Sound System, Hitachi 100GB 7200 RPM, Optiarc 8X DVD RW +/-, BIG ARSE BRICK PSU!!!!

11-21-07, 08:05 PM	#4
Starscream Decepticook Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cybertron Posts: 991	Re: Ripping VHS to DVD I've used one of these before: http://www.samsung.com/au/products/d.../dvd_vr355.asp It worked very nicely. __________________ Maybe tomorrow I'll wanna settle down, until tomorrow I'll just keep moving on...

11-27-07, 06:39 PM	#5
Lazaredz Giggitty Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 685	Re: Ripping VHS to DVD Okay, THAT is what I am looking for. Any other models, reviews, sites to check for products liek that? __________________ MAIN: P180B, Q6600 @ 3.2, Asus P5B Deluxe, Mushkin Redline DDR2 1000 4GB (2x2), Evga 8800 GTX (660/1900), WD Raptor 150GB, WD 2500KS, Plextor 755SA, Seasonic M12 700. Mobil: Sager 9261, Q6600, Unknown P965 MB, 4GB (2x2) PC2 6400, 7950 Go, Azalia Sound System, Hitachi 100GB 7200 RPM, Optiarc 8X DVD RW +/-, BIG ARSE BRICK PSU!!!!

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