If you want to capture compliant MPEG-2 for DVD, with some sort of timer, then I would suggest:
- (A) an ATI All In Wonder Radeon AGP 7000/8000/9000-series card, which is what I used to use, before I got the JVC recorders. CPS member angelofanimes uses an ATI AIW on a timer and it works well. I still use the ATI for marathons or other special needs (capturing PAL VHS, restoring certain kinds of video).
- (B) do what Padre2 does. I would suggest, avoiding the PVR150, however, get the PVR250 model. That is a tried-and-true PVR method on computer that works well. If he's willing to help you, this might be the easier method.
I would still suggest the JVC is better quality than either of the above methods (although neither of the above methods are bad by any means). This is why I have two JVC decks. It all depends on how much time you have and what you want to do.