
Next, use the slider to determine how long you’d like to record, in one-minute increments all the way up to six hours and choose where to save the file. The software then walks you through a couple of setup screens to choose a connection type and get everything plugged in. When the application is launched, you’re asked to choose the type of video device from six available choices. Vidbox Video Conversion for Mac is a very straightforward, no-frills affair. Use the slider to determine the length of a recording, and Video Conversion for Mac will automatically stop at the desired time. (If you want the Windows version along with the Mac software, Vidbox Video Conversion Suite is available ($80 on Amazon).) Software is provided on CD-ROM (one disc for Mac, another for Windows) but can also be downloaded from the company’s website the latest version at this writing is 01.00.20, which requires the included product key to use. The included software works on older Macs with Intel Core 2 Duo or higher processors running at least Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, making this a good investment for users with older systems.
