Firewire, and buy a firewire analogue capture device such as those from
canopus' advc range or miglia.

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Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
www.dvds2treasure.com
www.simplydv.com


"User42" <user42@bogusnospam.com> wrote in message
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> Would someone kindly recommend one or the other? I am looking to
> purchase a Video Capture device to connect between my laptop and my
> camcorder or VCR. My laptop has both FireWire and USB connections but no
> Video in jacks.
>
>
> Is there a big difference for speed and quality between the two modes?
> Firewire vs USB.
>
>
>
> Also, I'd like suggestions on the various programs like: Intervideo
> WinDVD or Sonic MyDVD, or the new Acrobat program.
>
>
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> Thanks
>
> Felix
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>