Customers appreciate the VHS to DVD 8.0 Deluxe for its user-friendly interface and easy setup process. Many users found the software simple to use and were pleased with the ability to transfer VHS home movies to their PCs. While some customers mentioned minor glitches and concerns about video quality, overall, customers were satisfied with the product's performance and compatibility with Windows 10.
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Compatibility
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Drag, had to upgrade to be Win 10 compatible.
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Pros:
It worked with windows 10 of course.
Cons:
The upgrade is not even worth repurchasing but had to due to being in a middle of a task.
Have to buy another unit instead of getting a firmware update so that my previous windows 7 version can work with windows 10.
Their customer service is trash. They did not help me with the incompatibility issues, never returned my calls & pretty much gave me no choice but to buy a new unit (even though there’s nothing wrong with my existing one) if I wanted to finish my project.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Does a nice job
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After some difficulties installing the product it finally worked well. I had to download the drivers as they weren't recognized when i installed them off the DVD and I had to download a patch, I also had to ultimately contact Honestech support by email and they gave me an immediate response which finally got the program working properly. Once those kinks were taken care of the program performed well. I've saved several family videos from VHS to digital. I will convert one of the digital files to a DVD as a gift. It was quite easy to use and it appears to produce a decent digital file. The VHS tapes were a result of a very old style video camera so not of great quality so the quality of the digital file is as good as the tape. Since some of my tapes are quite boring and lengthy pictures from previous Christmas' I will be using the feature that allows me to edit the length of the video and remove scenes that I want to remove. So, it does work. If you are having difficulties with the program check out their website for anything you might need to download and contact their support if you need help. Their support seemed to be customer focused.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great tool
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My sister had an earlier version and said she loved it which is why I bought this without doing any research. It's easy to use, straight-forward and cheaper than taking VHS tapes to other places to have them convert it to DVD.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Intuitive interface and easy to use
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This little box worked perfectly with our old VCR. The included software installed smoothly on Windows 10, and from there, all I had to do was plug in the VCR to the conversion box via composite cables (yellow / red / white) and then plug the conversion box into the computer via USB. The software walked me through the steps with its "wizard" mode, which is a quick, no-frills way to simply convert a tape without adding any extra frills like DVD menus and title cards (though that's possible in the "advanced" mode). All I had to specify was the recording length and the burning speed / DVD title (when converting and burning straight to DVD -- it's also possible to save the conversion on the computer as a media file). That's it! The tape played through, and the software / hardware converted and recorded it on the fly in digital format.
I've used this to convert a number of old home movies so far. It also seems to work with copyrighted and protected videos. So far I haven't run into any problems with any tape. The audio and video quality of the converted files is identical to the quality of the original tapes, which is all I care about.
It also seems possible to record gameplay from videogame consoles, though only via composite video. If you're looking for HD conversion for videos, games, or the like, this isn't the product for you. But if you're looking to convert old tapes or record footage from old game consoles like the NES or Playstation, go for it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for transferring videos and very easy
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I was very concerned about the time it took to transfer VHS tapes to DVD and with this purchase, it made it so much easier, plus I was able to review the tapes and delete sections I did not want.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Vhs to DVD Converter
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I thought the device was a little overpriced. However, once you get past that part it is extremely easy to convert old Vhs into digital movie files on your computer. I like the auto-stop feature of the software. I wish it had more editing capabilities but there are plenty of better programs out there for that. Over all it worked as advertised and was very easy to set up and start using.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great coversion software
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I have used other programs before for video or sound conversion. This is an updated one that is easy to use for any level of computer user. I have already converted a 27 year old VHS with very good results. I am next going to work with LP's. I recommend this for desktop users of all level of expertise. Easy to use screens and logical progression of choices to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Really Good - just need to know about resolution
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This is a very good program. I only had one problem, and the Honestech staff helped me fix it very quickly. Part of the preview screen was cut off, and I found out it was because of my current screen resolution. I had to changed the screen resolution just a teeny bit to have the full preview screen showing. No problem at all. This software is really good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent product support
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I had a difficult time trying to load this software. They have a decent website though, and I found a couple of downloads that I needed in order to make it work with my Windows 7 operating system. The drivers on the DVD did not load properly, but I was able to download the drivers from their Honestech website. There was also a software patch available so i downloaded and installed that as well. After all that all I had was Audio when i connected the VCR. I sent an email to the Honestech support asking for assistance and within 1/2 hour (fantastic response time) they suggested what I needed to change on my Windows setup to make the product work. That did the trick and the product worked well after that. A big KUDOS to their support as everything I needed was available and their response was outstanding. My only reason for only 4 stars is that I would like to have had all of this upfront in the instructions.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Gets the Job Done
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The software installs and is ready for use very simply. At that point it is helpful to know video terminology to get the settings right. I had to do some googling and studying to figure out which ones to choose. I haven't been able to get it to show the preview on the whole screen. That may be a problem with my computer and not the software. For my home movies it has been sufficient.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Much Improved
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I have used several similar products. This is a major upgrade. Good ability to improve video tape quality prior to transfer. Simple to use. This is especially true when compared to earlier programs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
"VHS to DVD" is easy to use & quality is great.
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This records from VHS tape to the PC easily without any issues. Remember that VHS is low quality to start with so don't expect HD results. I have an S-Video output on my VHS player and the results are a little better than recording on the standard Video output.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Setup
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Product
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Set up was easy. If you are just transferring from a tape to a dvd, it is easy to use. The editing features are much more complicated.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very easy system for video transfer
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Software installed easily. Ran update after install. USB hardware connected and was seen by Win 7 Pro x64. VHS tapes were run and converted into digital videos without any issues. Nice setup to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for preserving old tapes
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This device is tiny, but provides mountains of value. I've used it to connect my old VCR / DVD combo player to convert all of our old VHS tapes to digital format, that can then be stored on a cloud or physical medium. The process is super simple with the bundled software -- simply hook up the devices, hit "play" on the VCR, and then hit "record" in the software to convert the video. The device also supports recording and capturing for video game systems and other devices, but I haven't had a chance to try it yet. Overall this is a great and cost-effective way to preserve memories and old movies on tape.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great software for old VHS tapes
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I got this for my Mom so that she could turn our 50+ homemade VHS tapes into DVDs. The set up was a little complicated so each time I go home to visit, I'm going to have to transfer a few VHS's. I don't like the fact that you have to watch the entire VHS while transferring. It makes the process extremely time consuming and slow. But the quality isn't bad and it works!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gets the job done!
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I have a number of VHS tapes that I wanted to convert to digital format and then transfer to DVDs after some editing. After looking at several reviews, I found the Honestech to be well-rated and available at my local Best Buy. Installation was fairly straighforward, though I did have initial problems with the video sometimes showing up in the application while reviewing a tape, and sometimes not. I am running this on Widows 8.1. After some frustration, I looked at the files on the DVD and noticed a separate setup application for drivers. Once I ran the separate driver app in addition to the software setup app, things went smoothly. I have now transfered over a dozen tapes with no problems. Couldn't be happier.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Program
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Very easy to use and has pretty decent quality. I would definitely suggest it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pretty good product
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This product worked pretty well. It's not perfect. The cable connecting the vidbox to the laptop could be better. I had a better cord available and used that one instead. The software however worked pretty well. It takes a long time to copy long videos but generally look and sound fine.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent piece of equipment
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Since receiving this VHS to DVD 8.0 Deluxe - Windows, I have put it to very good use. I had some old VHS movies and sporting event films, I upgraded these to DVD with no problems. The DVDs came out perfect, now no more rewinding after viewing the movie. A friend had some family VHS movies dating back to the 1950's they to came out perfect after upgrading. This piece of equipment is priceless.