Like feathered bangs and leg warmers, VHS is so over.



When was the last time you saw these bulky tapes for sale? When you walk into a big-box electronics store these days, chances are you won't find them anywhere - not even in the bargain bins.

Which means it's only a matter of time before those VHS-DVD combo players begin disappearing, too. Then we're left with just the DVD.

The DVD, of course, far exceeds a VHS tape in quality. But its relatively recent introduction into the marketplace means it wasn't around when you were shooting home movies in the ?90s or earlier. All of those birthdays, pageants, recitals, tournaments, graduations and weddings you shot could be lost forever if you don't take action. And what would be the point, then, of recording such occasions if you couldn't relive them or share footage with future generations?

All it takes is a VHS transfer to DVD to save your memories. Don't let technology leave you behind; convert now.

A DVD transfer not only captures your memories, it makes them better. Really. The picture and sound quality of a DVD far exceeds that of VHS. It is also easier to grab special moments from a DVD and have them converted into beautiful still photos. You can edit and post parts or all of a video online as well.

Certainly anyone who has watched a movie on DVD knows how much simpler it is to select specific scenes to watch, to move forward and backward at different speeds, and to control the overall viewing experience. You reap these same benefits with a VHS transfer. Heck, you can even organize the footage into chapters and create your own menu. Thankfully, the days of blindly rewinding and fast-forwarding are over.

Once you have switched your old home movies onto new DVDs, they become much easier to watch and share. You can view them on computers, portable DVD players and even online from a remote site if you choose. You also may burn duplicate copies to give away.

And let's face it: VHS tapes are bulky. They require a lot of room. DVDs are slim and dozens, if not hundreds, can be slipped into a single binder. Even discs stored individually in jewel cases take up much less space. You can place footage from multiple VHS tapes on one DVD, too. Suddenly, you'll have significantly more storage space than before, a welcome perk to the process.

When you send in tapes to a professional scanning company for a DVD transfer, you get expert know-how, years of experience and polished results. A simple, do-it-yourself conversion will not get you the clean, streamlined footage you desire. To attempt it at home, you would also have to acquire new hardware and invest time into learning the process. Even then, the results wouldn't be as pristine as a professional's.

Trust skilled technicians to tackle your VHS transfer. They do this for a living, and have the necessary equipment and knowledge at their fingertips. They are trained to restore sketchy images and scratchy sounds recorded decades ago. That way, you can devote your free time to creating beautiful, new memories.