Connecting PC to TV to record VHS to Computer?

[sam100]

I have a VHS tape that i desperately want to get onto my PC...so i was wondering what if i connected the TV to my laptop would i then be able to play the VHS and somehow transefer it on to PC??

Any ideas?

[Ethel]

If you have a suitable capturing software programme, then it should be doable.

Far easier to buy a cheap stand alone dvd recorder and hook it to your tv and video recorder though.

[Ethel]

Good article here:

http://www.computing.co.uk/computeractive/feat ures/2013867/transvision-revamp-vhs-pc

[ACtheTROLL]

to DIY you should be able to beat �60

look for this month's Computer shopper ... a good selection reviewed there

the key word is "Hybrid"
a digital tuner won't work ... and analog tuner will - but is a waste of money.

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review.ph tml/1500/2524/Terratec-Grabster-av150-vhs-conv erter.phtml

alternatively .... for a one off .... there are quite a few ppl who will do it for a couple of quid (I've never used them but ....)
http://www.vhstodvd.co.uk/


just google