A few years ago, I purchased a copy of Honestech's VHS to DVD program. The software -- I can't remember if I had version 3.0 or 5.0 -- came with a "dongle" device into which I could plug three RCA jacks (for audio and video) and plug the other end into a USB port of my computer. The program served as the capture device and created MPEG files of the video. I used it to digitize about 100 video tapes I had while I was out of work 3-4 years ago.

Since then, I upgraded my desktop computer to Windows 7. I thought I would have to re-install the program, since it had previously run under XP (and it's a good practice to do so). But I couldn't find the CD or the license key. The path of least resistance was to purchase another copy of the kit. And so I bought the Vidbox Video Conversion Suite, which included an updated copy of the Honestech software and a converter box. (Vidbox and Honestech appear to be two product lines from the same company -- Honestech for PC; Vidbox for Mac.)

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