i figured out how to record and edit off tv to my computer the only trouble now is the wuality is like 6/10 and it still takes up like 2 gigs any suggestions. sometimes the word and the actually audio dont match and its real jumpy.:cool:

what are you using to record? Capture card or stand alone recorder?

capture card

What Brand? I use an ATI AIW 9700 Pro and using the settings from digitalfaq.com things always come out top notch.

If yours is not an ATI you may need to go to dvdrhelp.com and look up your specific card there to see what people use for settings.

mis tv @nywhere i think. it was only ike 50 bucks. i bought it awhile ago. do u need a really fast computer????

What is your set up right now?

You can get a cheap AIW capture card on ebay for like $35.00 I have the AIW 9200 in another computer and it captures great. I have heard bad things about the 8500 series of cards, but the older 7500 cards are ok.

i think i have like a 2.5 ghz with 2 80 gb hard drives. i do have on bard video is that a problem

your computer is plenty fast. I would say it is the onboard video. Personally I would suggest spending the money on an AIW card, IF you are a gamer I would suggest an AIW 9700 Pro, these can be had for aaround 100 and they are great cards for both video capture or gaming. If you are not into gaming I would suggest the AIW 9200 series for around $35-$45. Follow the instructions on Lordsmurfs site: digitalfaq.com and you will be very pleased with the results.

one problem i dont have a video slot on my mother board. but i do have avalable pc slots. this doesnt help though (i dont think) its a dell dimension 2400. i normally build my own but my old one crapped out so i bought this frommy neighbor for like 200 bucks. any other suggestions

Probably your best bet is one of the Hauppauge cards. You can read reviews here:
http://www.videohelp.com/capturecards.php?CaptureCard=&tvtuner=1&searchconnection=PCI&price=&orderby=Rating&hits=25&Submit=Search&Search=Search&country=

u think it might be the codecs?????