Video Asylum

Posted by muddy4runner (A) on February 24, 2004 at 12:39:23

Hi,

I'm trying to figure a way to watch recorded TV shows on a laptop. So far there seem to be two methods:

1. Record on VCR. Hook VCR to laptop. I'm not exactly sure how to do this last step, or if its possible.

2. Record on DVDs. There are several ways to do this:
a) DVD Recorder - several models out, but many have some bad reviews on cnet and amazon. This is especially so for the lower priced sub $500 models. Does anybody have any recommendations?
b) Use Dazzle to capture to PC and then burn on DVD. Major problem here is very bad reviews of Dazzle products. Folks seem to have a lot of problems with them.
c) Use the HP dc3000 to capture from a VCR and burn on DVD. Also has very bad reviews.

So does anybody have any ideas, experience or recommendations?

Marlon Clark