Best way to copy VHS onto MBP?
hello,
ok so im supposed to be copying a bunch of vhs tapes and dvds (that part is easier of course) onto my machine to consolidate them on to dvds or maybe an external HD. what would be the best way to get all that in? vhs>dv tape> machine or just use this as an excuse to pick up a hybrid eye tv unit and just connect a vhs player to my machine? other idea with other connections/steps/voodoo magic/jedi mind powers?
-matt
would the 250 plus vs the HDHomeRun be any different in function?
for when i use it later to watch tv im only going to really be able to use my 15 in built in display (couldnt afford the external display and in the long run wouldnt want to waste the usage on an external display). so not sure if that should be swaying me
-EDIT- never mind, looked into it more and it appears that the only one that would work from them is the 250 so, i have that option figured out.
so i have the hybrid or the converter box and with the price i think the hybrid is the best over all solution but just want to see if anyone else agrees, disagrees, or has something totally different
-matt
Message was edited by: mattathayde
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