I don't understand your point. Of course you can make movies that are DVD-R.
You can make any of the four popular formats -R, +R, -RW, +RW and play then
on most home DVD players.

I bought a nice multi-format burner a few weeks ago for $79.

Tom
"df" wrote in message
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If you plan to do the converson on your laptop, you will need a DVD-RW,
not
a DVD-R. Additionally, you will need some type of videp capture hardware
and
software.


"JLP20" wrote in message
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Planning on getting a new computer, my old Compaq is 5 years old.

I want a DVD-R drive, my plan is to transfer my old VHS home movies to
DVD. IF
the computer had a DVD-R drive AND audio video connections, what do I
have
to
look for to know BEFORE I buy that the machine will do the job....
"Anything that doesn't kill you,,,,,,,just hurts a hell of a lot" JLP20