Don't Throw Out Those Videotapes - Converting VHS Tapes to CDs, DVDs Involves More Crash Than Burn

The Wall Street Journal ^ | Wednesday, July 30, 2003 | WALTER S. MOSSBERG

[TroutStalker]

Millions of people have committed their family memories to videotape -- either the small tapes used in camcorders or larger ones used in VCRs. But videotapes can start losing color and disintegrating after a few years. So there's huge interest in transferring these coveted memories to DVDs or CDs, which have a longer life span and are easier to navigate.

[Johnny Gage]

I'll have to check and see what my Bro-inlaw is using.

He's been capturing, editing and burning from video tapes for over a year now.

[boxerblues]

manual? whats that lol

[Bacon Man]

The only real problem I've had is I can't play games and burn DVDs at the same time. I need a 2nd computer.

[Xenalyte]

That IS a problem! However, I see you got your tagline fixed, so that's one less to worry about. :)

[Elliott Jackalope]

I just got e-mail from Apple letting me know that iLife is on its way. Between iDVD 4 and GarageBand, I'm going to be one happy camper!

[Interesting Times]

Ping.

[Solson]

Not bad at all.

[GirlShortstop]

ping

[Coleus]

how so?