SIMA devices available
 

I have two Sima SED-CM Video Copymasters available. These used to run about $55+ in stores. They do some mild signal cleaning, some can get by weak copy protection. These are no longer sold, they were replaced by $100 units that now do less.

And then these are great for turning signals true B&W. If you have B&W tapes and want to make DVDs, this will get rid of that nasty color hue. VERY VERY useful for this.

I want $30 for them each. One comes with an AC adapter, one does not (RadioShack, $5 to get a new one).