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VHS to DVD

  • 22-03-2016 9:58pm
    #1
    VandC
    Registered Users Posts: 3,008 ✭✭✭


    Hi All, I can't seem to find any recent threads, but maybe I am in the wrong section.

    Mods - can you move as appropriate please?

    So I have 7 old tapes. All of real sentimental value. I will be disowned and will break hearts if anything happens these tapes. No exaggeration.

    I am looking for somewhere, anywhere, near the Dublin region that will convert these to DVD with the love and care that they need.

    I have some additional criteria that would be a bonus if it could be met:

    1 of them I am not sure if it's the right one. If the place could let me view the first five min I would know.

    No damage to the tapes in the process and need the original tapes returned.

    I have 2 sets of 2 tapes that I want to put on to 1 DVD (so I would get 7 converted but to 5 DVD's) - can this be done?

    I've done the usual Google search and reached out to various companies but I would be keen to get anybody's personal experience. Please send PM if necessary so not to break any forum rules.

    TIA


Comments

  • #2
    chewed
    Registered Users Posts: 3,406 ✭✭✭chewed


    hi VandC, did you ever find anywhere to convert your tapes?

    I'm looking to get some converted myself.


  • #3
    Snickers Man
    Registered Users Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭Snickers Man


    You know you can get devices that can do this for you yourself? Got one myself a couple of years ago. Plugs from the back of a VCR via SCART into a USB port on a PC. From there you can burn to DVD.

    Maplins probably still does them.


  • #4
    NIMAN
    Registered Users Posts: 32,951 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    What about something like this
    https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-tv-dvd-cameras/vcr-and-dvd-combo-put-your-tapes-on-disc-or-disc-on-tapes./1168234569

    If you really wanted it, I'll buy it and could post it down to you?


  • #5
    dellinspiron
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭dellinspiron


    I got a gadget that allows me to record the video to my laptop - however I need a Sound Video (Svideo) cable - anyone know where I can get one?

    Also happy to PM the link for to anyone who wants it - unless you want me to review the gadget first?


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