How do I convert VHS to DVD

[froggy334]

Hi all! I have a few old home movies that are on VHS. I would like to burn them to a DVD but don't know what software/hardware to use. Paying someone would probably be easier but i'd like to learn how to do it myself to save some expense. Thanks a bunch!

 

[buck52]

have a look in this forum... it's what it's there for...

http://forums.techguy.org/72-multimedia/

 

[froggy334]

Thanks buck52! I didn't see that forum.

 

[bp936]

I found it the easiest to buy a MAGNASONIC tape+DVD burner in a combination unit for 200 Canadian Dollars at Walmart, just followed the steps in the instructions, dubbing and did not have to connect anything to a computer or buy programs. The advantage was, that equipment, cables, programs for the computer would have cost me much more. And I can still use the device for regular VHS or DVD viewing. Just make sure it says, "BURNING" not just playing both, those are cheaper. and the only brand I found, was magnasonic

 

[Raised Grain]

I have used this many times to transfer video from a VCR and an old 8mm camcorder to DVD. Works great.
http://www.cooldrives.com/gausviadwiau.html