All it took was a video transfer Universal Serial Bus, some video conversion software, and about 20 minutes. VideoBus II to capture the videos from my camcorder. Dazzle also makes a less expensive USB video bus, which I ve seen in the computer departments of discount department stores, but its drivers only work with Windows 95. Both products include all the software needed for video capture and conversion to various formats. It can be downloaded free at the PocketTV Web site .
Registration is required for continued use, but there is no fee.
Gotchas The only real downside to this whole process is the cost. After installing the software and rebooting, simply plugging the VideoBus into the USB port initiates the Windows automatic hardware detection and configuration process. Next, the video source needs to be connected to the VideoBus. Again, this is very straightforward. Some camcorders can record sound in stereo, and the VideoBus can accommodate both left and right audio input cords.