Roxio launches Easy VHS to DVD software

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09 Dec 08 21:46 by Randomus in category Uncategorized To news archive

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Roxio today released Easy VHS to DVD, a new software/hardware combination aimed at making it easier for users to digitize VHS recordings into DVD.

Users simply plug the dongle into a USB 2.0 port and use the other end — with S-Video and composite-video inputs — to connect an analog video source to the PC. Roxio also made it possible to output the video to mobile devices or YouTube.

The software has been designed to be easy for newbie users to easily edit the video once it has been transferred to the PC. Easy VHS to DVD allows users to apply filters, remove and edit unwanted video clips, make chapters, and add effects into the video.

Even though VHS is a dying format dominated by DVD sales the past few years, many people still have VHS tapes with information they would like to digitize.

Roxio Easy VHS to DVD can now be purchased for $59.99 from Roxio’s web site, and will head to retail stores sometime next month.

This isn’t the first time a company created a technology to help users convert old VHS tapes into digital content, but Roxio hopes its low-priced software and hardware bundle will be a one-stop shop for users.

20 Comments

Dr. Who: Posts: 4500; Posted on: 10 Dec 08 15:14

This really should have been done many years ago I think. Not a high demand in the market as it once was.

roadworker: Posts: 749; Posted on: 10 Dec 08 22:24

It is done many years ago......Philips did it with their "Save your tapes" dongle,bundled with a nice DVDR1648P1 drive.....

Blu-rayFreak: Posts: 225; Posted on: 10 Dec 08 23:00

Yeah, there have been many similar solutions in the market for many years from ADS Tech, Pinnacle and others.

Powderhorn: Posts: 65; Posted on: 11 Dec 08 07:00

Useless without a VCR included. I have old tapes, but RCA cables won't get anything off of them.

guest: Posts: 15288; Posted on: 11 Dec 08 18:25

I have many vhs movies that are detierorating. Will this or any other system get pass the copyright?

Jeanlouis: Posts: 1; Posted on: 11 Dec 08 19:52

I am running Vista ultimate 64bit Pinnacle wont run on it!. Will Roxio be any better?

guest: Posts: 15288; Posted on: 07 Jan 09 01:54

Vista has major problems running several other brands that do the same thing... typical Vista problem is a windows shut down at record. Has anyone tested this product using Vista 32bit and 64bit? Many other products along with this one says they are Vista compatible, but that isn't real world true.

guest: Posts: 15288; Posted on: 22 Feb 09 00:58

This product is junk !! Won;t run on Vista .. period. Locks up or won't start. Not with correct drivers, bad manual. Stay away from it !!

guest: Posts: 15288; Posted on: 22 Feb 09 09:54

I have Vista 64bit, Tried Pinnacle, but it wont run on Vista 64. Had hoped that Roxio would address this problem, but it seems it does not.
Anyone got any solutions?
John

Clive1933: Posts: 3; Posted on: 01 Mar 09 05:51

Hi,

I have very many VHS movies that I bought legitimately which I am unable to copy to DVD using my Panasonic DMR-EZ47V. The machine only allows me to copy unprotected VHS recordings. Some of these movies are not available on DVD.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

guest: Posts: 15288; Posted on: 01 Mar 09 22:22

program will not get rid of macrovision. you need DVD Decryptor. Typical Roxio stuff needs dongle to run. Then it hoses your registry and erases your hard drive. Bad stuff folks. Get a better card and use firewire.

guest: Posts: 15288; Posted on: 29 Mar 09 16:16

I bought roxio easy vhs to dvd from costo. I have installed software but the usb software wont work. I think its a scam to buy somthing that wont work. I have tryed windows xp and vista. same thing, wont work. now I know why the had a sale on this product.

brighteyes: Posts: 7; Posted on: 06 Apr 09 16:43

Same problem, have many, many VHS tapes bought legit, VHS box going kaput, refuse to buy another. Tried copying to DVD recorder "Sony RDR-GX360". "Cannot copy protected recording". Now, this is going to be a big problem, tapes tried copying are old "at least 10 years", out of print on DVD format. Latest this morning, "Last of the Dogmen, 1995", last printed to DVD in 1998. Are the producers saying "scr** you", do without or has someone come up with a way round this problem. Are all our VHS tapes just so much junk for the landfill. Any ideas?

brighteyes: Posts: 7; Posted on: 06 Apr 09 16:43

guest: Posts: 15288; Posted on: 11 May 09 01:47

HELP!? Same as above ! Bopugt brand new and wont install on new Vista machine! Says "Installation is complete" but beind it are dialogue boxes that tell me the driver isnt there...NO incon on the desktop, not in control panel programs list, not in my start/programs list/ not in the directory I put it in....where the heck is it and what I do now!?!!? Please help if anyone can! 5/10/09

guest: Posts: 15288; Posted on: 11 May 09 02:04

Roxio is just crap...why buy stuff that is the shitz? And get off of Vista people...it is a train wreck.

DukeNukem: Posts: 998; Posted on: 11 May 09 02:44

1) Roxio sucks.
2) Vista sucks.
3) Windows 7 will rock your world.

Yeah, that's about it.

kingull: Posts: 1; Posted on: 13 Jul 09 15:36

The Pinnacle "Dazzle" works but time limits recordings thus 4 hour tapes can not be recorded. Their tech support is moronic with no explanation for the time limit

DOS_equis: Posts: 13; Posted on: 14 Jul 09 04:47

@DukeNukem, you couldn't of said it any better than that.

I've got my preorder of W7 in at newegg too.... can't wait. The RC so far kicks ass although it would of been nice if the Media Center function of the OS was turned on. I tried to run it and got a bigol' FAIL.

shalliday: Posts: 2; Posted on: 14 Jul 09 14:52

Do a web search for "video stabilizer." These units hook up between the VCR output and the input to a video card or a USB input unit like the Roxio. These so-named "video stabilizers" strip Macrovision influence from the VCR output for a cost around $50--worth it if you have a large commercial tape collection.

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