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Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2 Digital Video
Recorder,
110-240V
BRAND NEW SEALED 
* Product Type - MPEG4 Recorder
* Color - Black
* Works just like digital VCR (no
conversion necessary); syncs video with iTunes
* 30fps@368x208 resolution (16:9, WQVGA
setting)wide screen format for PSP
Product Description
The Neuros
MPEG-4 Recorder is a digital VCR for the portable video age. If you own a
Video iPod or Sony PSP, the Recorder 2 is a must-have. Instead of buying
proprietary UMD discs at 20 each or downloading TV shows for a fee from a
limited catalog, you can now create open digital video files from all the
content you already own. You can watch content whenever and wherever you
want on your Video iPod or Sony PSP. The MPEG-4 Recorder is like an
easy-to-use, free-standing VCR that records onto digital memory cards
instead of VHS tapes so that the video is playable directly on the PSP ,
other handheld devices or ready for easy transfer to the new Video iPod.
Video is no
longer limited to TV screens, but has made its way onto a myriad of handheld
devices. Using everything from an iPod to a Sony PSP, from a smartphone to a
PDA, people of the 21st century are going mobile with their video. If you're
already a part of this mobile revolution, the Neuros MPEG-4 Video Recorder 2
could be the one device you need to simplify and control the process of
getting the video you want onto your handheld. If your fear of complex
technology has kept you away from the video on the small screen, take heart,
the Neuros has you covered.
What It
Does
As the name
suggests, the Neuros Recorder 2 replaces the original Neuros Recorder.
Improvements include better video quality, easier to use menus, and a slot
for Sony Memory Stick Pro. The job of this device is simply to help you
record and move video content from your TV, DVR, or DVD player onto your
handheld. Acting like a small digital VCR, it can record all of your
favorite TV shows and encode them into the format of your choice in real
time. It does the same thing with DVDs, storing the recordings on whatever
memory card you have in place. All you have to do is pop the memory card
into your PDA, Sony PSP, or smartphone and enjoy your show or movie on the
go. It works beautifully with iPods also, requiring only that you load the
video into iTunes on your computer, sync, and go. 
Design
With its shiny
silver and black finish, and small and sleek design (4.6 inches x 3.42 x .71
inches; 4.9 oz.) the Neuros will blend in with any entertainment system. The
front holds the memory card slots, along with power and recording indicator
lights. A/V connections are made from the back. Note that the Neuros has no
harddrive, but relies on whatever memory cards you want to use for
recording, which you must supply yourself. 
Setup and
Operation
Getting the
Neuros up and running requires almost no learning curve. All you need to do
is connect one of the included A/V cables to your Cable Box, DVR, or DVD
player and the other to your TV. The Neuros then uses your TV screen for all
menu controls. With its credit card-sized remote it's a cinch to move
through the menus needed to set up the device. Within ten minutes we were
capturing TV programs in iPod format. And here the user-friendliness of the
Neuros really shines. All you have to do is scroll through a list of choices
based on what handheld device you want to use for viewing--smartphone, iPod,
or PSP, for example--and the Neuros encodes it properly for you. You don't
have worry your little head about things like framerates, bitrates, or codec
types, which leaves you more time at the gym to watch the latest episode of
"Lost" while you get fit on the treadmill. It even includes programmable and
timed recording, so that you don't have to be there when the device is doing
its stuff.
Video
Quality
Although you
can use the Neuros to watch captured video on a TV or desktop computer, it
is not designed for this purpose and will appear grainy and pixilated on a
large screen. On a small screen, however, video looks great. And the range
of choices for encoding video it provides is ideal. Note also that the
Neuros cannot handle High Definition video, and because high quality, big
screen viewable video is not in its job description, it uses a normal A/V
cable only. Forget about S-video, component, or better connections.
Do It
Yourself and Save
If you buy
media for your PSP on expensive UMD disks, or download video from the iTunes
store, this device can save you money. You're already paying for cable TV
and DVD rentals, so why spend more money every time you want to watch on the
go? If quick and easy handheld analog video is what you are after, this
little device may just fit the bill.
Pros
* Easy to
setup and operate.
* Wide range
of pre-set formats make encoding a snap.
* Can be
programmed to record while you're away.
Cons
* No hard
drive. Must supply your own memory cards for recording.
* Compressed
video suitable for small screen viewing only.
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