How do I convert a VHS tape into a file?

[Paithar]

I have a little problem that my wife wants me to figure out. We have a VHS tape with the ultrasound of our last little one (she's almost 3 now) and my wife wants me to figure out how to get it off of the VHS tape and into a video format of some sort on the pc so that I can incorporate it into the family website I'm oh so slowly building.

I have no idea how to even start doing this kind of thing so I thought I would ask all the experts here on the [H]ardforums.

I'm needing to know all aspects - hardware, software and what all I need to do. As for what operating system I'm up for either Linux or Win XP as I run a dual boot system now. Also, the cheaper the better but free is not a necessity.

Thanks

 

[mjz_5]

get a capture card (TV tuner) and use windows movie maker.

 

[djnes]

You can get the Hauppage MCE150 for around $50-$75, and it has the three RCA jacks in the back. That's probably the simplest method.

 

[Paithar]

Cool. I'll have to check out the Hauppage MCE150 then or maybe a tv tuner card.

Thanks

 

[Hawk001]

The Hauppage MCE150 is a TV tuner card

 

[CBR]

I've had this bookmarked for the longest time and never used it...let us know how things turn out.
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=813

 

[Rofl-Mic-Lofl]

I have a vhs/dvd player that will let me convert the VHS over to a dvd-r. I just convert it to a dvd . But I'm sure there's cheaper ways.

 

[ymee]

Get an ADC100 from Canopus, gives the best results.