Re: Capture via Firewire from DCT6412 or similar Motorola DVR to laptop.

Nat and Al Enquirer wrote:
Ray S wrote:
Nat and Al Enquirer wrote:
No editing. Just want to capture and save for editing on a desktop
later. What would the best system requirements be for a laptop that
would be used for general purposes otherwise? Apologies if this has
been answered previously. If so, could you refer us to the previous
answer? Thanks in advance,

Nat and Al


I found this on the web setting out the process. I'd imagine any
current laptop would be more than sufficient to handle the task.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=403695

Ray,

Thanks for the link. I expect that to be exceedingly helpful when the time
comes, in addition to the specific instructions I have for the various Moto

DCT DVRs. But...

Do I understand you correctly that for purely encoding the signal, modest
laptops will do the job just fine? I load my desktops until they groan, but
I intend to use the laptop for simple mobile functions, and not use it for
primary uses, such as MS Office, Media Center, etc. I was under the
impression that nonpixilated encoding might take recourses that exceeded
bargain laptops.

Regards,


N&A




For simply capturing/transferring the stuff from the DVR to your Laptop, your only real concern is storage space. The processor is not going to have to bust a gut. From the lengthy help file, it suggests its more complicated than capture from a camcorder, but I would be astounded if any laptop made in the last several years did not handle the process without difficulty.
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