Hi8 and vhs capturing the easy way any ideas?

[joshuas dad]

Hello all first off here’s my system spec=

Motherboard………Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9
Processor……………AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+
Display…………………ATI RADEON X600 pro 256meg
Memory……………….2x512meg duel corsair ddr400
Hard Drive……………250Gig sata 16meg cash Maxtor
Dvd rom……………….. Sony 16x
Dvdrw…………………… LG Duel Lair

I want to be able to capture my home videos from my Sony CCD-TRV78E hi8 camcorder it has S-Video out, A/V Out, and something called RFU DC OUT?

Also I have a few VHS's I would like to convert too not sure what connections I would use on that front SCART maybe?

I would like some help on choosing an upgrade for my pc and do you get software too? What is the easiest software to use? Oh and a TV tuner with it would be nice.
I have around £60 or $100 B=0

Please be aware I am a complete novice when it comes to video editing!
Loads of thanks in advance
Joshuas dad

I Have heard that the Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250 is a good one or what about the WinTV-PVR-150?
What is the difference and would it affect me?

[edDV]

The WinTV-PVR-250 or 350 would be the simplest most direct computer method. A quality standalone DVD recorder is easier still but offers limited editing, filtering, DVD chapters, etc.

The PVR-150 is rumored to have problems. search the forums for user comments.