There’s another solution – VHS to DVD converters, some of which will also convert practically any analog source to many different digital formats.

It will pay for itself if you have about 10 or more VHS tapes.

You may have seen some of these or other similar products on gadget blogs, we’ve decided to put together a list of top choices for you. Here are 4 such products:

4. Plextor ConvertX Digital Video Converter – The ConvertX lets you record your VHS tapes, and other video outputs, into DivX or MPEG-4 before burning it to DVD. You don’t have to burn it to DVD if you don’t want to. Just plug the ConvertX box into your computer and away you go. Costs about $55.

3. CopyThis! Digital Video Enhancer – The CopyThis is a small box that copies your VHS tapes as well as gives you the the opportunity to enhance them as you go along. Enhancement features include noise reduction and black and white vintage effects. Unfortunately, CopyThis does not make this product any more, but you may be able to find a second-hand unit.

2. Honestech’s VHS to DVD 3.0 Deluxe – While named VHS to DVD, it can also convert many analog inputs into digital. The included software is quite simple to use and has 2 modes: advanced and beginner. In beginner mode, a few mouse clicks will get you started converting VHS tape to a DVD.

There are advanced features like video editing. VHS to DVD is a good value for the money and easy to get started with. VHS to DVD costs approx $50. You can read a full review of VHS to DVD 3.0 Deluxe here.

#1. Panasonic DMR-EZxxx VHS & DVD Recorders – Panasonic is one of the vendors that decided to simply bridge both formats by having a device that plays (and records)both! As it has slots for both, it also allows to record from one format to the other. As opposed to the other 3 units, this does not have a software component, and it does playback as well, including for example, JPG files from an SD card. This unit also has a HDMI connector and can can upscale to 1080p. We’ve decided to rank this number one for its slew of features, but unfortunately it does have a price tag to match (approx $170).

You can find the Plextor, Honestech and Panasonic products easily on your gadget shopping hunts.