What is the cost of a dvd burner for a home computer?
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Average cost is about $60.00 for an internal DVD burner. Just keep in mind that if you are "backing up" a home DVD collection, you will need the software also. Sometimes they give you a good deal on the burner, but dont include decent burning software with it so you have to buy it. In the end, you end up paying twice as much for two pieces rather than half for the package.
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the cheapest and best would definitely be newegg.com  I dont know why you want a store, but the drives are pretty standard no matter who the seller is.  With newegg I can get a dvd burner for about $35 including shipping when they go on sale (will read cds and dvds as well) and if you just need a dvd reader, can get one for about $15-25  including shipping when they go on sale.  They also have user reviews.  You can find diagrams for opening the case and installing on the dell website, and more generic diagrams for installing dvd and cd optical drives  on google r any other reputable search engine.  \n\nYou won't find good quality products for cheap at chain stores like comp usa, frys or best buy.  They charge rediculously high prices like $50-90 for the exact same products online stores like newegg sell for much less.  The variety is also far more limited with retail stores.
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You'll need a cd burner or a dvd burner installed on your computer.
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You need a input video card which is not "common" on most computer. I don't know any DVD player that would burn DVDs from VHS. A local computer store will help you to get the appropriate hardware but expect about 100$ or so if you have to get new hardware and installation. Ask where you bought your computer ! Maybe you have this option already
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Tech Man is right   www.newegg.com  has got  good ones cheap  NEC is really good i have 2500 burns on mine still works great.  Some DVD Burners come with Nero.  Some are OEM wich is just the DVD Drive.  You can get nero from the nero.com website for a trial, then search online for a serial number and get the progam for free. But its not recommended.   Good Luck man but Nero is the Best no questions asked!
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a DVD burner will burn both cd and dvd, if you bought one and it doesnt, take it back, its deffective.
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There is no mechanism for burning a DVD format video using a simple CD burner. However, there are programs which will convert and compress DVD files so they can fit onto a simple CD. These usually cost money unless you download them through illegal means such as Limewire. The most popular program to date is Blaze Media Pro. For further information check out their website. I hope this helps.
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You can convert VHS tapes into DVDs one of two ways:\n\n1) Use a DVD Recorder (looks like a DVD/VCR combo unit) which retails for anywhere between $175-$300.  You can find these units at most major electronics retailers.\n\n2) Use a PC.  For this method, you will need a fairly fast PC (P4, 2.4gHz or faster, 512mb RAM or better), a quality capture card (e.g. Canopus), and a DVD burner.  You would also need DVD authoring software such as Adobe Premier or ULEAD DVD Workshop.  Your VCR would connect to your PC via the capture card.  \n\nIf customizing home videos is what you are looking to do, the PC route is the better way (though much more expensive).  \n\nIf you are just looking to back up videotapes to DVD with no special menus, graphics, music layers, etc - then the DVD Recorder option is probably the way to go.  It will be just a direct VHS tape to DVD transfer with a generic menu.
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Is your current DVD burner under warranty? If it is, try to get it fixed. If it's not, places like Office Depot and such sell external DVD burners at a relatively low price.
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Your computer will come with the required software. That will be the easy way. Alternatively, you can download/buy DVD burning software. Nero is a good one
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I archive mine by burning them to DVD from time to time.  I make backups of all my important data.  (not as often as I should, but I still do it)\n\nYou can get DVD burners really cheap these days.  Check out http://www.pricewatch.com if you want to see how much it is to buy one.  I usually get them for around $46 for a good brand name one.  (Sony, LG, LiteOn)
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DVD burners are not free.
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I don't know the answer to your exact question, but I can tell you that there is software to do this on your computer.  DVD Encrypter is one, and I think you can find it for free.  DVD burners for your PC are like $40, so you can probably afford a second one.  If you'd like me to get you more info on how to burn from PC, email me.
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its worth buying a good dvr digital video recorder and you could plug vcr into it and record - otherwise if you have a digital video camera you could play vcr into camera thus digitizing then to pc than to dvd burner - these lots of ways to do it - theres units that have ability to play video casstte onto dvd all in one unit - basically you are taking analog signal and digitizing it ...
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If this is a one time thing, you can look for a local camera/film store to help you transfer your video to DVD.  It cost anywhere from $10 - $25.\n\nIf you need to convert often, use a USB video converter.  The cost from $70 to over $300 for DV converters.  Take a look at Studio 500-USB version 10 by Pinnacle Systems.  It comes complete with editing software.\n\nIf you feel comfortable openning your PC, the PCI option gives you a cleaner look.  Check out Studio 500-PCI version 10.\n\nGood luck and have a nice day.\n\nhttp://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/Products+List.htm
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"All I want to do is burn all my huge video files" \na)Any friend have a a External USB Hard drive? to backup all the stuff.\nb) Purchase a External USB enclousure and insert your hard drive to enable it USB. then do a backup.\nc) Puchase a External USB enclousure and put the DVD burner in it, to do backups with your friends. There a lot of cheaper items on the web.
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You need a DVD burner in order to burn a DVD.  The burner should come with proper software for burning DVDs.