If you need to eliminate some clutter consider transferring your dusty old VHS tapes to DVDs. Not only will this save you some storage space it will also provide for longer term viewing pleasure and make for convenient sharing with friends and family.

You aren’t tech savvy, so how do you accomplish this? Why not try Honestech’s VHS to DVD 3.0 Deluxe available through honestch.com for a mere $79.99. This unit will put most everything you need in one box letting you connect a VCR or camcorder directly to a USB port on a computer. Once you have accomplished this feat the machine itself will allow you to play a tape while your PC records and converts the video into a digital file ready to burn to a DVD. This amazing unit also includes software that will allow you to add transitions and/or edit the video tape prior to re-recording it.

However, if you were one of the VHS collectors of Disney or other movies you may wish to consider asking Santa for Sony’s DVDirect VRDMC5 player available at sonystyle.com for $229.00.  With this unit you can connect your camcorder or VCR to the unit (no PC needed). This unit is so flexible and user friendly that you can even use the included multi-format media-card into the slot to transfer images and videos from a digital camera to DVD. While a little costly the ease of use makes this machine unbeatable for transferring those treasure VHS tapes to DVD.

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