hi, i am looking for a video capturing/dvd authoring solution. i have heard about this giga pocket on vaio computers, but have not been able to get any information regarding it's specs/performance.

anyone w/ any information please help. is it worth $1800+ price tag? or should i just piece together components?

i am looking at: little above vhs quality, minimal digital artifact, good quality sound, and ability to play dvd disc on common stand alone player.

thanks a mil in advance!