A D S Instant DVD 2.0 (USBAV702) Video Capture

Pros: Easy to use, good quality audio & video, Good manufacturer support, inexpensive
Cons: Limited software, update software IMMEDIATELY, acts as lightning rod (yours may not)

I recently purchased the ADS Instant DVD 2.0 in hopes of turning my collection of 500 or so VHS tapes into DVD's. Installation was easy enough: plug in the power & USB 2.0 cables, plug in the audio & video, install the software and I was up & running. ...

Pros: Setup is easy and instructions are clear.
Cons: Capture and/or recording is inconsistent and often frustrating; Manufacturer help is poor.

I purchased this program in order to transfer home videotapes to VCD's (Not DVD). The advertising indicated a fast and simple way to convert analog video to discs playable on DVD players.When the package arrived, It contained the hardware and three ...

Pros: Easy to use, Excellent quality video and audio capture
Cons: Need to download patches to get software to work well.

The ADS Instant DVD USB 2.0 is a great improvement over prior attempts to capture and record analog video recordings and transfer them to DVD. I have looked for the past year and tried a number of devices and software programs with limited or no ...

Pros: Powerful editing software, can do many tasks to make your old videos look professional.
Cons: Software is difficult to quickly learn. Manual (you have to print) lacks precise direction.

This product produces decent video reproduction. I have done a direct VHS to DVD without a hitch. My next project was a number of takes of my kids growing up in a span of four years. I edited all the fast swipes, snow, etc., put them all together, added titles and scene changes, and some music to the title and chapter menus. Sent a copy to my sister and she was very impressed.
However, it took some time to learn the software (Ulead Video Studio 7). This is an enormous task getting analog to digital and editing, you'd better have a computer that can handle it. I have a P-4 512ram 40 gig hard drive, and handled it well.
I would like to compare this with another brand in the same price range without having to pay for it to see if there is anything better, I sort of doubt it.