Posted by Alpha on 02/11/07 06:53

"youarehappyhey" <youarehappyhey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Ken,
>
> I was the original poster that started this thread. After fully
> considering your comments, I wanted to ask you what is the best video
> capture device to use instead of Dazzle, and also what is the best
> video capture software to use in conjunction with whatever that best
> video capture device is? Something external would be best, such as
> something that plugs into my USB port. Also, is an external hard
> drive that plugs into my USB port going to be sufficient for an
> external hard drive for video capture? Anything else I should require
> for an external hard drive? Also, I have heard about a Firewire port,
> but have never used one, and am not sure if I have one. Is it better
> to hook the hard drive and video capture device into a Firewire port
> instead of a USB port? Do they even make hard drives and video
> capture devices that plug into a Firewire port? What does the
> Firewire port look like so I can tell if I have one?
>
> Sorry for all the questions, but I think this will be the last stuff I
> will need to know to get the equipment I need.
>
> Thanks.
>

I have tried both the USB Hauppauge and the USB Instant DVD series and they
both work well. YMMV. They, of course, require USB2. I had the Dazzle,
which is based on 8 year old technology from a company bought up by
Pinnacle, and when it worked it was fine...but it had serious driver issues.

Always be careful when you say best, because Canopus, Matrox, and Avid make
$$$$$ systems that are very much better than the low end consumer line. I
also have Canopus and love it.

Separate programs per function are best, and Ken, a true expert, has
outlined some of the best. I prefer Ulead Studio now, but that is a matter
of taste...others hate Ulead.

Try to buy from Amazon.com or a store where you can return items.

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