Evergreen unveils DN-MRC200T external TV tuner / media recorder

We can't say we're really feeling that design, but Evergreen's DN-MRC200T makes up for it with a good bit of functionality. This device not only features an area for a 2.5-inch hard drive of your choice along with Memory Stick Pro / SD / MMC flash card access, but it also includes a built-in TV tuner (analog, regrettably) to handle the capture, storage and transport of programming without any outside assistance. Granted, it seems a bit late to be bringing a product out without a digital tuner built-in, but hey, maybe that's why it's "only" ¥19,999 ($176).

[Via AkihabaraNews]

[Flashpoint @ Dec 20th 2007 11:10AM]

How do even make a device like this without a digital TV tuner?


BTW, I think engadget should have a "RATE THIS DEVICE" button next to the product they showcase. I really like the new page design here.

[JB @ Dec 20th 2007 3:12PM]

A rate this device would be kind of neat.

Yeah Evergreen, thanks for the TV tuner...not!

[bryan ribas @ Dec 20th 2007 11:12AM]

USB or Firewire?

http://thesundaybong.com/

[Jonathan Bergeron @ Dec 20th 2007 11:28AM]

It looks like a suitcase.

[Wwhat @ Dec 20th 2007 12:48PM]

So true.

[Rob @ Dec 20th 2007 11:58AM]

Not bad considering you won't need to pay a monthly subscription like TiVo.

[NHAnimator @ Dec 20th 2007 12:15PM]

No glaring corporate logo? Wha???

[J.P. Damico @ Dec 20th 2007 12:16PM]

yeah

[bigglare @ Dec 20th 2007 12:18PM]

And illegal too!

If it has an analog tuner, it MUST have a digital one to be imported or manufactured in the US. So don't look for this to come to the states as is. Olevia got hit with a big FCC fine for trying to ship new analogs to the us. Also why Sony and others are now selling VCR/DVD combos without any tuner at all.

[Wwhat @ Dec 20th 2007 12:51PM]

Illegally imported for illegal mexicans maybe? :)

[kombizz @ Dec 20th 2007 1:18PM]

It looks like a chunky suitcase

http://www.photosig.com/go/users/view?id=188350

[The Dude @ Dec 20th 2007 1:36PM]

I remember another device like this. Although it relied on memory cards exclusively it could record at settings that required no conversion for your PSP or iPod.

[JoeBorn @ Dec 22nd 2007 12:49AM]

the product with no hdd is the Neuros Recorder: http://www.neurostechnology.com/recorder-2-series and it's typically $99 or less