ClearClick Video to Digital Converter 2.0 (Second Generation) - Record Video from VCR's, VHS Tapes, AV, RCA, Hi8, Camcorder, DVD, Gaming Systems [Requires Working VCR/Camcorder & Tapes]

As someone who has a treasure trove of memories tucked away in various analog formats, finding a way to preserve and relive those moments has always been a priority for me. Enter the ClearClick Video to Digital Converter 2.0 (Second Generation), and it's like I've found a time machine for my cherished memories.Right out of the box, the sleek design of the converter caught my eye. It's not just about looks; the build quality is top-notch, ensuring that this device isn't just a one-time use gadget but a durable piece of technology that I can rely on.The user-friendly interface allowed me to convert my old VHS tapes and camcorder recordings with absolute ease. It was a plug-and-play experience that required no complicated setup.Whether it was my old gaming sessions on classic systems or the precious moments of my family's past celebrations, this converter handled it all. The compatibility with VCRs, VHS tapes, AV, RCA, Hi8, and more made it the only tool I needed for all my digital conversion tasks.The quality of the digital files is astounding. The videos are clear, the colors are vibrant, and the sound is as crisp as the day it was recorded. It's truly remarkable how this device breathes new life into footage that I thought was doomed to fade away.The ClearClick Video to Digital Converter 2.0 has exceeded my expectations. It's an invaluable device that has allowed me to safeguard my family's history and enjoy it in the modern digital era. I would recommend it to anyone looking to convert their analog memories with zero hassle and complete satisfaction.This review is based on my personal experience with the ClearClick Video to Digital Converter 2.0 (Second Generation). It's a product that has not only met but surpassed my needs, providing a seamless bridge from the past to the present. A big thumbs up from a very happy customer

I had some frustrations with wires, and needed to get the S-video adapter (they were fast and free to ship it upon request).The auto-stop by timer - or by loss of signal when the tape end is reached - both work reliably.The operation is pretty simple, and as long as the video player is delivering good signal, the finished videos are pretty good, though some of them a bit dark. I've had to bring some into an editor and re-render them, and that's very time-consuming and requires the equipment and know-how.Getting the beginning and end cut where you want them is a bit tricky. I'm using command-line ffmpeg to chop them, and that's an extra 5-10 minutes per video, but only necessary if you're really picky.Overall, it gets the full 5 stars, and a recommendation. Good experience dealing with the company for support as well.

I have some quibbles. And I thought it was kind of expensive. But I'm giving it five stars because it has been 100% satisfactory for me and has done exactly what I expected. Good gadget, works fine.But one thing I've learned over the years is that with offline converters--digital audio CD recorder, audio cassette to digital converter, now this--WORK. With an offline converter I can get the job DONE. Anything involving a computer as part of the process is tempting--but false economy. I started with a $30 video-input-to-USB gadget and sure enough, the software provided with it broke with an OS change and no updates are available from the manufacturer.I was not picky about image quality. The results look fine to me and I think fully capture the quality of the (usually analog) source. The (analog) transfers from digitally recorded "Digital 8" are better than the ones from analog sources, which convinces me that the device is capturing what's there. I couldn't see any difference in quality between composite and S-Video.I have a concern about the audio quality. It seems fine in anything with a normal level but I think it's possible that there's some audible distortion in quiet passages.The unit was mostly easy to use, there are some quirks to get used to, you need to spend a few minutes and look at the instruction book.The instruction book is much better written than usual, but could be more detailed.I wish there was a wider range of "auto stop" times--they give you 60, 90, 120, and 150 minutes. In theory at least a VHS tape can play for 240 or 360 minutes. And there are times when I was quite sure that a tape only had ten or fifteen minutes recorded, and would have liked a 30 minute setting. However, compression works, and long periods of empty blue screen add surprisingly little to the file size.I bought a SanDisk USB 3.0 flash drive as recommended in the instructions, and it worked fine, but I also tried random old thumb drives from my collection _including USB 2.0_ drives and they all worked fine, too.