Not what to expect HD quality and this is normal: A VHS is what it is, with its 240 lines, in addition to his age! Output resolution 600 x 480 in 4: 3 format is the "default" of a tape on the tv; transfer to DVD stretching in 576. So depending on the quality, so there will moiré, yes there will be picture noise, yes there will be distortion.
With new technology vision; laptops, iPods, and iPads, the vision of your "old stuff" will be provided; his place is not on a flat screen 100 cm, we agree!
My old Muppet's Show on the iPod, an old "Dossiers de l'Ecran" or channel Dummies + are the best effect while traveling on the train, not need more!
A master purchase which would have critically important documents. The price greatly dampens timeliness, especially if you are over 10 cassettes to "save": In trading, we ask 30 for a VHS transfer ... The choice is quickly made.