While it's certainly not the most invigorating release from
Sony today, those stuck with too much video on their Handycams will be head over heels. The firm is expanding its DVDirect line by two, and while one of 'em (the VRD-MC10) has been
released in Japan previously, this marks the first time it'll ship to American consumers. Said unit incorporates HDMI, component and composite inputs, and features the ability to transfer AVCHD-quality video to DVD; it also includes an i.LINK (FireWire 400) port as well as a USB socket for use with a wider range of devices. Moreover, the MC10 touts a 5-in-1 multicard reader for taking flash-based media straight to DVD, and the 2.7-inch LCD is just fine for previewing things beforehand. The DVDirect Express VRD-P1 DVD writer is tailor made to work quickly and easily with some of Sony's
newly announced camcorders, and the lack of advanced functionality means it'll only run $150 (compared to the $300 stick on the MC10) when it ships in March.
posted Jan 7th 2009 7:18PM
I don't own an HD Camcorder, but have interest in them. But I've
heard AVCHD units are computer HOGS. Based on internet chatter you
need a quad processor just to to process a 1 hour video in less than
24hrs. But it sounds like this unit may do the trick a lot quicker
and easier. Anyone have experience with these devices? Granted, I
don't expect built-in complex editing functions like you'd have on a
PC, but do these work well?
Engadget, did you read the article? It doesn't have HDMI input - it's an output. The input is firewire, s-video, composite, and USB.
Second paragraph:
"It incorporates an HDMI™, component, and composite video output for playback on a compatible TV."
and a bit later:
"It includes Digital Video (i.LINK®/FireWire®/IEEE-1394), S-video, composite video inputs, and USB (for use with Sony hard drive, DVD, and Memory Stick Handycam camcorders)."
I wonder if those DVD's it creates can play on any DVD player or if you need a PS3 or something along those lines. Will it be standard or proprietary... Since it is purportedly HD on a simple DVD AND more importantly this IS SONY we're talking about, I'm betting on non standard.
The DVD definitely can play in normal DVD player! especially the one with the brand SONY ;D