Which converter / card to import VHS for editing?

I'm trying to import my VHS tapes for editing in iMovie. From what I know, I can either get a TV card with RCA inputs or an external analog to digital converter. Which one of these is the best way to go, why, and any suggestions on which one? Thanks in advance!

The best way would be to use a professional VHS deck run through a full frame time base corrector (TBC) before the signal gets converted from analog to DV.
A less expensive alternative is to use something like a Canopus ADVC-300 converter. It has a line based TBC integrated into the analog digital conversion device.
Hook up your VHS player to the device then firewire from the device to the computer. iMovie should see the signal and you'll be good to go.
The Canopus also comes with software that allows you to adjust chroma, hue, saturation, timing etc which is VERY useful. It saves a lot of cleanup work once you've digitzed the material.
Good luck,
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That is a 17" right? I am going to buy a 15" I think.
The biggest problem with the Asus in question is that it will be really hard to upgrade it and I still did not find a model with SSD.
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Message was edited by: Bill Hunt - Added PS

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