StarTech.com VGA to TV Video Converter with Remote Control

StarTech S-VIDEO to USB 2.0 capture cable

Advantages: Small, cheap, does what it says on the box
Disadvantages: none

I had to transfer some old VHS into DVD for convenience so I did browse the internet looking for something really good yet easy to use and most important not expensive. I found a lot of very good reviews about this product, so I decided to give it a go and bought one, well I have to say that it works beautifully, the manual is very clear, the installation was a breeze, the software bundled is very useful and whilst I'm writing the device is currently helping me to transfer my 10th tape and counting... The video output is surprisingly good in particular using the composite input, I checked with "graphedit" the directshow codecs used and they are the one provided by the bundled software, however because the device is a WDM compliant device you can use any capture software that will convert to MPEG2 with better codecs, again this is just ...

routerunner 24.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of StarTech.com S-Video to USB 2.0 Video Capture Cable

Wii Remote Controller

Advantages: Innovation, Responsiveness
Disadvantages: Price, Ease Of Use

shiny finish, this can make the controllers slippery if you are playing for long periods and your hands begin to sweat. However using the wrist straps that are provided will prevent dropping the remotes onto the floor. The remotes are not particularly easy to use for a novice, they do take a bit of getting used to. The controls obviously depend on the game that you are playing. With an optimum setup the controllers work extremely well. It is quite tough to play certain games on a small tv screen however that is an issue for another review. The range of use is good i can operate mine from the other side of the room. This is handy as the games do require a fair amount of room to play, especially if there are four people playing! The manual that is supplied with a incredibly detailed manual that is very thourgh in its explanation ...

simo7uk 01.05.2007 · Read full review
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The solution to remote control war

Advantages: Great way to view your satellite/cable channels in another room and control the channels too! Stops family warefare in the living room for control of the remote
Disadvantages: Some technical limitations, Some may feel its pricey, Set up maybe daunting

on the front of the transmitter. Unfortunately it cannot transmit 2 video signals at the same time and the switching is a manual process but this shouldn?t be a problem except for the laziest of people. If your partner or family are watching a Video or a DVD but you want to watch the satellite channels, just pop into the room with the secondary TV receiver, turn on the TV and if by magic, you?re watching the satellite channels whilst they?re not. The best part is you can even take the remote into the room and control the channels so you?re not just watching one channel. Likewise you could do the same for other video sources such as a DVD player or a Video Recorder. There is no need for the main TV to be switched on either, so if you?re thinking of just watching some nighttime TV in your room before you go to sleep, you can. Still not sold ...

rayliu 19.09.2002 (27.09.2002) · Read full review
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