Which TV card?

[DoubleOne]

Hello, I have a VCR which I want to connect to my pc so I can convert all my VHS tapes into avi/mpeg format. I do not mind if the quality isnt the best, and I do not want to spen too much cash.

Which of the following TV cards would you guys recommend?

1. Leadtek® TV2000XP PCI TV Tuner + REMOTE ( NO FM), support video capturing - Certified by Microsoft XP WHQL Test
2. Leadtek® TV2000XP Expert PCI TV Tuner + FM + Remote Control, 10-bit Video Recorder - WW Broadcast Audio(Nicam;A2)

3. Pinnacle Systems™ - Studio PCTV 40i - TV Tuner (PAL I), RCA/S-Video Input (No Output)
4. Pinnacle Systems™ - Studio PCTV 50i - TV Tuner (PAL I), RCA/S-Video Input (No Output) , Includes Remote Control



Many thanks for your assistance

[Abbadon]

This one can do the job, and it is not expensive:

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=SBT-TV&cpc=SCH&srm=0

[DoubleOne]

unfortunately I am in South Africa, and it doesnt look like anyone here stocks these..are the above cards not suitable?

[DoubleOne]

can anyone help me here?

Will any of the following cards allow me to record VHS through my PC?

1. Leadtek® TV2000XP PCI TV Tuner + REMOTE ( NO FM), support video capturing - Certified by Microsoft XP WHQL Test
2. Leadtek® TV2000XP Expert PCI TV Tuner + FM + Remote Control, 10-bit Video Recorder - WW Broadcast Audio(Nicam;A2)

3. Pinnacle Systems™ - Studio PCTV 40i - TV Tuner (PAL I), RCA/S-Video Input (No Output)
4. Pinnacle Systems™ - Studio PCTV 50i - TV Tuner (PAL I), RCA/S-Video Input (No Output) , Includes Remote Control

If you could please help me I would be grateful.

Thanks,

[mats.hogberg]

VHS captures are the toughest to handle - I'd say these cards are relatively equal, but no matter which you go for, you'll need a TBC (time base corrector).
Frankly, a DVD recorder (many have a TBC built in) may be your best option. But then you have the aditional work of ripping the recorded DVD if you want to do some edits and stuff.

/Mats

[DoubleOne]

thanks, damn. I thought it was going to be straightforward.

Plug VCR into the card's IN connector. Play the VHS and screen capture whats shown on the PC screen....

[mats.hogberg]

No, that's not the way it works.
3 & 4 seems to be the same basic card - The 50i comes with a remote - that's the difference.
The diff between 1 and 2 seems to be the Expert support for WMV/WMA. From what I can read, I'd go for the one of the Leadtek cards. But OTOH, your shouldn't believe marketing bull sh*t - try to find some reviews on the web.

/Mats