VCR Converting

2014-02-21 Thread Gary Petraccaro
I have some vcr tapes I want to digitize. Ideally, I want to edit out the commercials in these tapes so I don't have to fiddle with fast forward to skip them. Is there any software/hardware package which will make this possible? The way I see it is either I have to convert from tape to compu

Re: VCR Converting

2014-02-21 Thread hamitcampos
The easyest choice would be to use one of those VCR DVD recorder things. Here's the catch though. You'd have to buy one. I know HSN, and QVC have them some times, but where else can one get one? Your other choice of using a computer all the way is actually a bit harder. It's all real time so you

Windows media center and a particular tuner

2014-02-21 Thread Joy Tilton
I've been using a Hauppauge tv tuner Hvr950q with WinTV7 for a while. Has anyone been able to effectively get it to work with windows media center? I've not been able to as of yet. Each time I am stuck at the signal detecting process, and it will get stuck in the midst of the progress which

iPhone Dock: The Choice Has Been Made

2014-02-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
Yep folks, I've finally decided what Dock I'm going to buy, I'm after a new one given that I no longer have any IOS devices with 30 Pin connectors though the only problem there is I have 3 units with 30 pin dock connectors, I'd be absolutely raging! if those devices couldn't be put to other uses

RE: iPhone Dock: The Choice Has Been Made

2014-02-21 Thread Walter Ramage
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Re: VCR Converting

2014-02-21 Thread Gary Petraccaro
So there's no way to edit the files on the dvd and make a second dvd minus commercials? - Original Message - From: "hamitcampos" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 6:05 AM Subject: Re: VCR Converting The easyest choice would be to use one of those VCR DVD

RE: VCR Converting

2014-02-21 Thread Hamit Campos
Ah as for that, I don't think so but am not sure. Try calling Leo Laporte at 1888-827-5536 toomorow during the tech guy show at 2 PM eastern I don't know what time that is where you are, and ask him. He might know. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On

Re: VCR Converting

2014-02-21 Thread Les Gordon www.cdrdvdr.com
hello, i do vhs transfers to dvd. if you have any questions and want to email me off list go ahead. thanks les - Original Message - From: "Gary Petraccaro" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 9:57 PM Subject: Re: VCR Converting So there's no way to edit the

Re: iPhone Dock: The Choice Has Been Made

2014-02-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
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Bowers & Wilkins Z2 iPod dock & wireless speaker system with AirPlay streaming

2014-02-21 Thread Dane Trethowan
Since this speaker system has been mentioned I thought I may as well forward the actual FAQ sheet on the product from the B&W web site. http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Wireless-Music-Systems/Wireless-Music-Systems/Z2/explore.html ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-97

Re: Bowers & Wilkins Z2 iPod dock & wireless speaker system with AirPlaystreaming

2014-02-21 Thread roger.south
-Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 7:25 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Bowers & Wilkins Z2 iPod dock & wireless speaker system with AirPlaystreaming Since this speaker system has been mentioned I thought I may as well forward the act