Chris Gohlke
04-30-2005, 09:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://news.designtechnica.com/article7265.html' target='_blank'>http://news.designtechnica.com/article7265.html</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Sony's new DVDirect recorder lets you convert footage in real-time, from a digital camcorder to a DVD without using a computer. The DVDirect recorder also works with analog camcorders, VCRs and other video sources. What's more, it can be attached to a computer for more advanced DVD burning projects."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/VRD-VC201.jpg" /> <br /><br />HP has a model with similar functionality, but this is way cooler looking. I think it is a great additional function as it may encourage those who would normally be intimidated by trying to get their footage onto a computer to dip their toe in the water since this can be used sans computer as just a piece of consumer electronics. Once they are comfortable with that, they may hook it up to the computer in order to try some more advanced work.