CES 2008: Pinnacle Video Transfer Removes The Hassle Of Converting Video Formats

I don't know about you, but I hate having to convert my videos to whatever format/dimensions/size the device I am trying to load them onto requires, so you better believe I am happy to hear about what Pinnacle is bringing to the table. You plug in this device, and your choice of iPod Video, iPod Nano 3rd edition, iPod Classic, PSP, or USB flash drive or hard drive and you can instantly start recording to whatever device you just plugged in.

There is no need for a PC, and you can record from a TV, set-top box, or digital camera. That means if you have been recording all day long and you need to offload some footage so you can continue recording, but you don't have a PC, you can just hook this up to your iPod, offload the footage, delete it from your camera, and keep going.

The videos are captured in h.264 format in your choose of 3 resolutions, up to 720x480/576. The device itself is 4.843x2.638x.906 inches in size and has S-Video, Composite video, and stereo analog inputs. And, since the device has to be plugged in, it can also charge your PSP or iPod while it is recording video. It will be available starting January 15th for $130, which isn't bad for the convenience.