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$299.00

Makes transferring video footage a breeze ; lots of connection options ; built-in media card... (cnet.com)

The Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 takes the pain out of transferring video and photos from your camcorder... (zdnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Sony VRD-MC3

We have collected and analyzed 8 expert reviews and 108 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 73/100 and users rate it 70/100. The average review date is May 16, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 36831 reviews from other CD & DVD Drives. The alaScore™ for this product is 86/100 = Very good. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 86

860100

116 reviews

November, 2009

73 / 100

8 Experts

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70 / 100

108 Users

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from $299.00

Expert Reviews (8)

US

Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3

By Felisa Yang (zdnet.com)

The Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 takes the pain out of transferring video and photos from your camcorder, VCR, or media cards onto DVDs that are playable on a PC or DVD player. At $250, it's far more expensive than a run-of-the-mill DVD burner, but it also ...

Service and support Sony backs the DVDirect VRD-MC3 with a one-year limited...

Rating

75100

Partner Source
zdnet.com
US

Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3

By (cnet.com)

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

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

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 ...

The Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 takes the pain out of transferring video and photos...

Rating

75100

Partner Source
cnet.com
AU

Sony VRD-MC3 DVDirect

By James Dickinson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Easy to use

Some DVD or HDD camcorder features only work exclusive with Sony models, AVCHD camcorders not supported

The Sony VRD-MC3 DVDirect is an easy to use standalone DVD creation and transfer device which is only let down by its incompatibility with some non-Sony products

One possible solution is to use Sony's new DVDirect multi-function DVD...

Rating

60100

goodgearguide.com.au

User Reviews (108)

US

"Great DVD Transfer unit"

By Milo.Stone (cnet.com)

I've been really enjoying my DVDirect ever si... 

Fast transfers, good quality

takes a long time to set up

US

"Great Item easy to use and works great!"

By tlhandus (cnet.com)

Pay one!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

All Pros!!!!!!!!!!

none!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

US

"Great for transfering old VHS, Hi-8 videos to DVD's!"

By samtara (cnet.com)

It is the answer to transfer the old digital ... 

Easy to use, multiple formats, nice package, useful features.

Non-Sony camcorders are not as compatable, cannot move items once on disc, no large screen connection for viewing during edtis.

Manufacturer's Description

Introducing the VRD-VC30, Sony's video-only DVDirect recorder. Transfer home video to DVD, quickly and easily - no PC needed. Connect virtually any camcorder, VCR, even Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and record video to DVD in real time. Enhanced connectivity to Sony HDD Handycam family will record all video to DVD (full mode) or just what's new from last DVD burn (incremental mode). Support for advanced camcorder features, including 16: 9 and 4: 3 aspect ratio and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround...

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