Can any of my fellow eggheads out there make a recommendation on a video capture device, such as a video card or (preferably) an external USB device?

Any thoughts and comments to back up the recommendation would be very helpful, such as personal preferences, features, and experiences.

I have a boatload of home video on analog 8mm format that I need to get from the camera to the pc, and we also have many old VHS tapes which would be nice to backup as well.  For now I just want to rip the mpeg or avi's to a cd, possibly create something in the vcd format.  Eventually I will obtain a DVD-RW drive and goto that format.

I'm looking for something in the $75-$200 pricerange.

Thanks!

TX-Deck out.

/me is seen to mysteriously vanish after whispering "engage the silent drive"TX-ZenBlack 6

haven't used them but check these...http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000ABM74/ref=ase_havegadgetsco-20/103-9842318-7565441?v=glance&s=electronicshttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000BZO7U/qid=1071521291//ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl23/103-9842318-7565441?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846blootRegards,TX-Rahman"BLUE 2"

Been searching a little this afternoon and found many good reviews on the ADS box.   Circuit City has it local for a good price, so far it is the one I'm leaning towards.TX-Deck out.

/me is still quite invisible, as evidenced by the nonchalant posting going on around him. He checks a sinister looking dial on his watch as the camera fades back to the TX ready room.TX-ZenBlack 6

DAZZLE...........