Hi speed transfer?

[:)ross]

I have an iLink-enabled mini-DV camcorder. I've successfully transfered some
video which was very fun. However, it seemed to transfer only in real-time.
I'd hoped i could transfer it much faster. Note i am transfering using
DV-AVI since it will be going back to tape.
Is this a limitation due to the density of information?
Do I need to use something more high-powered than Windows Movie Maker?

Thanks,
:)ross