Product Review
Price:
$249.99
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$249.99
Specs:
DVD?RW (?R DL), 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD?R) / 8x (DVD?R DL), 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
The Good:
Makes transferring video footage a breeze; lots of connection options; built-in media card reader; can connect directly to PictBridge printer for photo printing; built-in display lets you preview discs; menus are straightforward and functional.
The Bad:
Requires a Sony camcorder to take full advantage of features; can't edit videos; works with limited number of photo file formats; can't rearrange photo order prior to burning a slide show.
The Bottom Line:
Although it's pricey, the Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 is a boon for anyone who has lots of old videotapes but less time or tech skills to digitize them using a computer. Even better, it doubles as an external DVD burner, so you can use it with your PC long after you've transferred all those old tapes.
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