Laptop + capture card = concern

Mew Lime · Post by **Mew Lime** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 4:32 pm

How much space does a capture card take up? Since my laptop has only 37 gigs....should I get a bigger hard drive if it takes up too much space?

Purge · Post by **Purge** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:00 pm

if you want to capture high quality video 10min+ then 37 gig is not enough.

Kariudo · Post by **Kariudo** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:13 pm

the other solution is to get an external hard drive that connects via USB or Firewire (or External Sata if you have it...but I highly doubt it)
this is a relatively cheap way to add lots of storage to any computer
(250GB WD external HD goes for about $150 on sale)

some external Hd options and be sure to read the reviews

rampas78 · Post by **rampas78** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:50 am

is enough if you take conpression directly from imput device, if you want it you must take external or internal hd 250gb +

BasharOfTheAges · Post by **BasharOfTheAges** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:31 pm

And if you're going external, you can save a bit by putting componets together yourself. A simple external enclosure with an internal hdd takes minutes to set up (connect 1 cable, tighten some screws, and you're done) and you can get 400GB for the same price as the 250GB one mentioned before.