For my next machine that I want to build and move my editing stuff to, I'll simply buy the card without the bundle and have firewire ports on both machines. I am very happy with this card.
Other than that drawback, the software is very effective for an amateur video-editor like myself.Follow Up The software included in this bundle is very powerful. Check it out for yourself at their website. Media Studio Pro 6.0 (no LE!) alone runs at $400+++. Also, a professional animation program is included (Martin Hash's Animation Master). Which allows you to insert a 3-D character into video or a complete 3-D anamation such as the movie "Shrek". The hardware is comparable to Pinnacle's. An amature might consider this bundle too complicated. The majority of editing is done in Media Studio Pro. Where there is an Audio Editor, Video Editor, Video Paint and CG Infinity (text program). This Suite is extremely powerful and is practically ment for a professional. Only Dazzle*'s DV.NOW (which both includes Adobe Premiere)is comparable to this suite. I had found one bundle that exceeds this bundle. It is Dazzle*'s DV.NOW AV. Dazzle*'s DV.NOW AV has the capability to convert directly from your computer to a VCR (also vis versa) and from a IEEE 1394 to your VCR (even without computer) or computer (again also vis versa). This ADS PYRO bundle is meant for an experienced person in computers. Pinnacle's bundle is meant more for the average consumer. Take your pick. [One final note: a very powerful computer is needed for video caturing and editing, such as i recomend 700 Mhz+, 256 MB RAM+, 20 GB+ free for the catured video alone.]
