VCR2Mac USB VHS Converter ?

I'm interested in purchasing a USB VHS Converter for a PowerBook 17" G4 Mac, both hardware and software. I was disappointed that Ion's EZ VHS Converter software is NOT Mac compatible!!!
In short, I'm asking what USB VHS Converter PowerBook 17" G4 Mac users would recommend, and is there a VHS Converter that actually works on a PPC Mac?
Looking forward to hearing from the Mac community in all convenient speed, I am,
Yours sincerely,
Joseph.
[email protected]

I use a Canopus box to convert from analog to digital, and have used it for VHS conversion. Their current entry level box is at http://desktop.thomsongrassvalley.com/products/ADVC55/index.php . You can see their larger product line at http://desktop.thomsongrassvalley.com/products/videoconversion.php . Their connection to the Powerbook is via firewire, not USB, however. You can use the Apple software, starting with iMovie and moving up to Final Cut Express if you need more function. I'm not sure if the current Final Cut Studio is still installable on a G4 Powerbook. Avid/Pinnacle makes video software that's mac-compatible and has a conversion box also, however, I haven't used any of their products extensively. I did try a free software promo several years ago, and found I preferred the Apple software.
Make sure you have lots of hard drive space available before you start, either on your internal hard drive or on an externally-attached hard drive. When you render your production, tilt up the back of the Powerbook a bit, to get more air under it, as the bottom will get hot.

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