Abstract: Do you desperately want to move those VHS tapes or camcorder clips over to DVD? Sony DVDirect VRD-VC20 ($299 direct) lets you accomplish both of these chores without the need to connect to a computer. This second-generation model makes significant impr...
Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 48x (CD) / 8x (DVD-R) / 16x (DVD+R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW), 1.1 lbs<br> <b>Good:</b> Simple to use; burns double-layer DVD+R discs; includes three video-capture quality modes; offers synchronized recording feature; creates DVD titles and chapters; hardware-based MPEG-2 encoding.<br> <b>Bad:</b> Lacks digital-video input for digital camcorders; absence of video and audio outputs complicates recording footage from a VCR; cant import footage from camcorder to PC for editing; 2.4X maximum double-layer burning speed.<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> The Sony DVDirect does an admirable job of transferring footage directly from a camcorder to a DVD without using a PC, but editing capabilities are sacrificed for the sake of simplicity.<br>
Abstract: Give your VHS tapes the two-finger salute! Month Reviewed: March 2005Verdict: 9URL: www.sonystyle.com Archiving creaky, old analog footage is sort of like flossing—we all know we should do it, but it’s such an easy thing to blow off. And if flossing wa...
