Video capture card

Question

I have a Inspiron 1505 laptop with Vista and I would like to ask where I look in the system to see if I have a video capture card installed. I would like to copy my old VHS videos over to DVD and I understand I need this card. I have an old VHS video camera and I would like to know also if I do not have a capture card installed, what other items I will need to accomplish my goal. I am a beginner in the DVD copying world so any help would be appreciated.

ejn63 · Answer

You don't have one if you did not buy one separately.

You can use either an Express Card or a USB 2.0 device; since most of the connections are external, the USB 2.0 will be less expensive and offer more features and a wider choice of devices.

ccwind · Answer

I'd recommend getting a DVD recorder at your local electronics store.  Using it is almost like using a VCR.  I'd not recommend using a laptop w/ an external USB video capture device.  There's a steep learning curve using PC based video capture methods to transfer video from VHS tapes to DVD.  Plus, the results may not be what you wanted or expected.

WRC828 · Answer

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