i record straight to dvd with my dvd recorder.
you'll need a TV capture card for your comp to record from VHS/TV to your comp.
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MixxDreamer wrote:

hey i use vhs tape too lol heheh i wanna know how u guys switch your tapes to your pc n burn it to dvd, my cousin says you need like a cable that attaches to your tv which is wayy easier but i still dont get that.. heck i just barely figured out how to burn from avi-dvd

VHS tape >> Digital Video Tape >> PC

Amrayu's method is the best, but I haven't bought a DVR yet.

a dvr? i have one of those like for dish network.. or is it different from you guys?
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DVR= digital video recorder.

there's different kinds though.
the tivo like kind - which has an internal hard disk that records shows. (most likely the kind that you have for your dish)
the dvd burner kind - which works like a vcr, and you just slap a blank dvd/dvdr/dvdrw/dvdram disc in.
the tivo-dvd burner kind - this has a hard disc, and the ability to record onto blank discs.

i have the dvd burner kind. so i just set the dvr and slap a blank dvd ram in. i use dvd ram so i can edit later and not waste discs. you can also use blank dvd-rs and just author the disc on the dvr itself.
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amrayu wrote:

DVR= digital video recorder. there's different kinds though. the tivo like kind - which has an internal hard disk that records shows. (most likely the kind that you have for your dish) the dvd burner kind - which works like a vcr, and you just slap a blank dvd/dvdr/dvdrw/dvdram disc in. the tivo-dvd burner kind - this has a hard disc, and the ability to record onto blank discs. i have the dvd burner kind. so i just set the dvr and slap a blank dvd ram in. i use dvd ram so i can edit later and not waste discs. you can also use blank dvd-rs and just author the disc on the dvr itself.

Hey, what model do you have? Does it accept DVD+RWs?

bmwracer wrote:

Hey, what model do you have? Does it accept DVD+RWs?

It sounds like my Panasonic E-55. But it only does -R/W -RAM. I've never used the -RAM part, though.

::BUZZ:: wrong answer for dochira... LOL
but close. i bought my dvr awhile ago (2 years ago??), so mine is an older model.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=61240&item=5760569721&rd=1

i think this is the one i have. i'm not at home, so i can't check the model number.. LOL.

But it records onto DVD-r and DVD-ram only. I think all of the older panasonics cannot burn onto DVD-rw.
Some of the other brands will only record onto DVD-r and DVD-rw, but not DVD-ram.
DVD-ram costs more, and lasts longer. Also the burn side, looks cool!
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yeh i have the dvr, where it records my shows everytime i miss them.. it comes with my dish network purchase i guess.. i dont think its tivo brand but i think its an imitation of it, man i got lost right after u said dvd burner kind/vcr (guess i dont have that) lol ill just go along with your first option the tv card thing ,thanks for the info!
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amrayu wrote:

::BUZZ:: wrong answer for dochira... LOL but close. i bought my dvr awhile ago (2 years ago??), so mine is an older model. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=61240&item=5760569721&rd=1 i think this is the one i have. i'm not at home, so i can't check the model number.. LOL. But it records onto DVD-r and DVD-ram only. I think all of the older panasonics cannot burn onto DVD-rw. Some of the other brands will only record onto DVD-r and DVD-rw, but not DVD-ram. DVD-ram costs more, and lasts longer. Also the burn side, looks cool!

So desu..!

I'm holding out until the DVD+RW models become more readily available... And cheaper.

This show is getting complicated man... there's just so many people.... keep getting confused as to who is whose's wife and whose son... Anyways, for all those who have seen eps five..... what is Shizuka's relationship to Shanao (Yoshitsune)? Is she like going to be his main love interest? I mean obviously Ustubo (Aya Ueto) can't be it coz their social standings are like way different.
And, is that witch guy like for real? He seems to have like a magical aura to him, but Shanao fought against him, so I'm wondering...
Plus, I suspect that we still have to meet likehalf the cast.... Next eps.. we finally meet Yoshitomo i THINK.....

you have to put a big ass **spoiler** word before you post, cuz some of the southern peeps here hasnt seen ep. 5 till later tonight.. good thing i saw it from sars..
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It generally takes me about 10 episodes in a taiga drama to understand character relationships...and then they usually add a few more along the way.
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amrayu wrote:

::BUZZ:: wrong answer for dochira... LOL but close. i bought my dvr awhile ago (2 years ago??), so mine is an older model.

Doh. Do I at least get some consolation prize?

I'm sorry... I didn't mean it...
*ouch* i thought that i was being subtle enough without giving anything away...

**SPOILER**

as you already know, utsubo's appearance having a conversation with shanao will be on ep.5, and how you'll be able to tell that he only sees her as a friend n no attractions

but dont worry bout it i wasnt mad i would be if i havent seen it
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Imoto-chan you have to set the color for the word "spoiler" in white, else no one can read the word "spoiler"...

oh my bad, i did edit that earlier guess it didnt went through
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kitakaze wrote:

It generally takes me about 10 episodes in a taiga drama to understand character relationships...and then they usually add a few more along the way.

It probably takes that many episodes just to get used to the characters and their associated names....

Pretty good episode 5, but the swordplay was sorta cheesy. NHK needs to get a better choreographer...

yeh its a nice warm up, i guess they werent mean to fight
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