Here is what I want to do:
Capture a film clip from VHS, edit it, then write it back to VHS. My current capture device is a Dazzle 80, which drops WAY too many frames (I am guessing because of the USB 1.1 interface). I am thinking of getting the ATI 7500 All-in-Wonder 64MB DDR video card to accomplish my goal. I am aware of ATI's reputation for drivers, but I am hoping XP Pro can do a better job than other OS's. I am also leaning toward this card because I would like more memory to drive my 21" monitor - the 32 MB DDR card I currently have provides nice color depth but can lag a bit when having several windows open and moving stuff around on the screen.
I also saw an advertisement for a Canopus ADVC-100 analog-digital converter. It would be about $100 more than the AIW card (and totally stretch my budget to the limit), but if it would be a better solution than the AIW then I would seriously consider it. My only concern is it's singular functionality - it seems like the AIW would provide me with more flexibility down the road.
I would like to make this purchase as soon as possible, so any advice you could give me would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you, and thanks for this wonderful board.
Capture a film clip from VHS, edit it, then write it back to VHS. My current capture device is a Dazzle 80, which drops WAY too many frames (I am guessing because of the USB 1.1 interface). I am thinking of getting the ATI 7500 All-in-Wonder 64MB DDR video card to accomplish my goal. I am aware of ATI's reputation for drivers, but I am hoping XP Pro can do a better job than other OS's. I am also leaning toward this card because I would like more memory to drive my 21" monitor - the 32 MB DDR card I currently have provides nice color depth but can lag a bit when having several windows open and moving stuff around on the screen.
I also saw an advertisement for a Canopus ADVC-100 analog-digital converter. It would be about $100 more than the AIW card (and totally stretch my budget to the limit), but if it would be a better solution than the AIW then I would seriously consider it. My only concern is it's singular functionality - it seems like the AIW would provide me with more flexibility down the road.
I would like to make this purchase as soon as possible, so any advice you could give me would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you, and thanks for this wonderful board.