Vhs to dvd conversion

I know this is an "old" subject and there are many posts. But they all seem to be rather "old," meaning 2006 or earlier. and yes, I have read the Mac World forum on this subject.
I have a Mac mini (not Intel and no Superdrive) running 10.4.9.
I want to convert a number of VHS tapes to dvd. (They too are on the "old" side (<5 years) and some are commercial but others are copies of tv broadcasts.)
I "conclude" that Datavideo DAC-200 Bi-Directional DV to S(Y/C) Composite Video Converter is "best" -- available at amazon.com for ~$185.
Can I use this device to copy my vhs tapes from my VCR (1) direct to dvd or (2) via my Mac mini, using iMovie and/or iDVD?
Do I need anything else (soft or hardware)? I don't own a camcorder and don't want one. I doubt I would do much editing - just convert and burn to dvd.
Any other suggestions/advice is appreciated.

Can I use this device to copy my vhs tapes from my VCR (1) direct to dvd or (2) via my Mac mini, using iMovie and/or iDVD?
Yes, it appears that is exactly the type of device you're going to need. You will need to import your video to the hard drive (usually with something like iMovie) and then use some software to convert it to a DVD (you can use iDVD). You cannot convert video directly to DVD with the software that comes on your Mac mini.
Of course, if you want to burn DVDs, you'll need a Super Drive. You can get an external FireWire burner for a very reasonable price nowadays.
-Doug

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