Griffin iMic Audio input adapter

Advantages: cheap, loads of inputs
Disadvantages: almost obsolete in the UK

...I own one of these, it is an analogue TV card, and very soon is going to be obsolete in the UK. Here are some details Device Type: TV / radio tuner / video input adapter Enclosure Type: Plug-in card Interface Type: PCI Type: Video capture adapter Interface Type: S-video input, component video input Analogue Video Format: NTSC, PAL Analogue video Signal: S-Video, composite video Digital Video Format: MPEG-1, MPEG-2 Digital Video Capture Resolution: 720 x 480 Type: FM tuner - integrated Sound Input Mode: Stereo TV antenna - input FM antenna - input Composite video input - RCA S-video input - 4 PIN mini-DIN audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm As you can see however, the card is well supported with connectors, so, if you can pick one of these cards up very cheaply, like around £3 on E-bay.... Ignoring the radio, which... Read review

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Advantages: very good budget system
Disadvantages: no digital input

...I currently have a Z5500 on my pc, while I have a X-530 on my TV set. Immediate concerns: no digital input; MUST have a 5.1 audio source for all speakers to play. Most DVD players have 5.1 audio output, but they are RCA connectors, and this system has 3 3.5mm headphone jacks for inputs - translation: RadioShack is waiting for you to come and get the RCA/3.5mm headphone adapter, which I was not able to find. Oh, one thing no one has mentioned thus far: if you are using 2-channel audio, such as the signal from a primitive cable box, your rear speakers would get no signal and would therefore be useless - this system MUST have a 5.1 channel input for all speakers to play. So, having made my own connector adapters (without modifying the original connectors) I have this speaker set connected to my DVD player in the living room... Read review

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Advantages: Helps free up space on Camcorder Tapes
Disadvantages: Tricky to install

...The Dazzle Video input adapter was a Handy Tool indeed. Previous to having this adapter i could only play movies from my camcorder from the T.V which was a complicated business but with it i can now make DVD's of all my favourite memorys. The Dazzle Video input adapter was tricky to use. Many leads wires and much installation was needed to install the software and device. The actually interface of the software was up to date and modern and pleasing on the eye although still tricky on the mind. Even thow tricky and hard to install the dazzle software really does capture memorys on DVD's effectively for thos people without digital camcorders. People say take pictures they last longer, well no dazzle has made it so your memorys will last even longer on DVD.... Read review

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