Pinnacle Aims to Simplify Video Transfer

Need to take your video with you? Pinnacle's new Video Transfer devices records analog video onto any USB 2.0 storage device without using a PC.

Folks who want to take their video on the go without the hassle of recording and transcoding it on a PC then transferring to to a portable media player may way to check out the new Video Transfer device from Pinnacle. The idea behind the Video Transfer device is that it will record any analog video signal—like, from a DVR, camcorder, iPod, or set-top box—straight through to a USB 2.0 storage device like a classic iPod, PSP, Flash drive, or USB hard drive. The device supports three recording levels enabling users to control the quality and size of the video it records.

“With Pinnacle Video Transfer, video capture and direct transfer has never been easier,” said Pinnacle vp of worldwide marketing Tanguy Leborgne, in a release. “Being able to transfer videos to an iPod, PSP or USB device without having to copy the files to your PC is an added bonus because it saves both valuable time and hard drive space.”

The device captures video in the H.264 format, with Best resolution offering 720 by 480 pixel/576 NTSC/PAL resolution. The device is tiny, but supports multiple inputs including S-Video, composite, and analog stereo. Using additional cables, the device can also be used to charge an iPod or PSP battery during video transfer.

The Pinnacle Video Transfer will go on sale January 15 from Pinnacle and through online and brick-and-mortar retailers with a suggested price of $129.99, and comes with RCA cables and a power supply.