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SONY VRD-MC5
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November, 2009

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Dvdirect MC5

By Jon L. Jacobi

The $230 MC5 is the latest in Sony's DVDirect series of stand-alone video transfer devices, and for quick, easy burning of photos and video to DVD without using a PC, you can't beat it. The big news is that the MC5 is the first DVDirect model to ...

Supports HD video Very easy to use

Can't connect to a PC

Though the MC5 is easy to use, I had to search for a format function hidden in the setup menu to reuse Nero-burned +RW and -RW media. The MC5 does nothing you can't do with a PC and a DVD burner, but for videographers on the go, it's both quicker and ...

The big news is that the MC5 is the first DVDirect model to support HD video. I burned two test DVDs with the MC5: One was a slide show created from files on an SD flash memory card (the MC5 also reads Compact Flash, xD-Picture Card, and all...

September, 2007

Rating

84

pcworld.com
AU

Sony VRD-MC5

Ease-of-use, supports a range of multimedia ; including camcorders, VHS tapes and digital photos, portable design

Some camcorder recording options only work with Sony products

If you need a fast way to make DVDs without a computer, the VRD-MC5 is a relatively cheap and user-friendly option. Unfortunately, its unashamed bias towards Sony-branded camcorders slightly lessens its charms.

The VRD-MC5 is Sony's second stab at a portable DVD recorder, following in the footsteps of the VRD-MC3 DVDirect. All up, the Sony VRD-MC5 is a handy little product. The DVDirect VRD-MC5 is primarily targeted at camcorder owners who want to make...

March, 2008

Rating

70

goodgearguide.com.au
AU

Sony VRD-MC5

By Chris Jager

IF YOU need a fast way to make DVDs without a computer, this is a cheap and user-friendly option.

Ease-of-use, supports a range of multimedia ; including camcorders, VHS tapes and digital photos, portable design

Some camcorder recording options only work with Sony products

If you need a fast way to make DVDs without a computer, the VRD-MC5 is a relatively cheap and user-friendly option. Unfortunately, its unashamed bias towards Sony-branded camcorders slightly lessens its charms.

The VRD-MC5 is Sony's second stab at a portable DVD recorder, following in the footsteps of the VRD-MC3 DVDirect. All up, the Sony VRD-MC5 is a handy little product. To take advantage of high-definiton (HD) recording, you'll need a Sony AVCHD...

March, 2008

Rating

70

news.com.au
AU

Sony DVDirect MC5

By Jon L. Jacobi (PC World (US online))

Supports HD video, very easy to use

Can't connect to a PC

Though the MC5 is easy to use, we had to search for a format function hidden in the setup menu to reuse Nero-burned +RW and -RW media. The MC5 does nothing you can't do with a PC and a DVD burner, but for videographers on the go, it's both quicker and ...

The $299 MC5 is the latest in Sony's DVDirect series of stand-alone video transfer devices, and for quick, easy burning of photos and video to DVD without using a PC, you can't beat it. The big news is that the MC5 is the first DVDirect model to...

October, 2007

Rating

85

goodgearguide.com.au

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