Pinnacle Video Transfer

27 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of Pinnacle Video Transfer. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the price and noise are overall positive. The size and design are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Pinnacle Video Transfer is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Grant Clauser (e-gear.com)

Review: Pinnacle Video Transfer

While I'm an iPod owner and love the gadget to death, I've always been annoyed at the limitation it puts on getting my own video content (TV shows and DVDs) without having to buy from iTunes. I can record TV shows onto my DVR and take my DVDs anywhere,...

As a fan of making the most of what I already have, the Pinnacle Video Transfer is a winner, because it lets me watch TV shows and movies on my iPod, but I don't need to buy them each time

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : John Virata (consumerelectronicsnet.com)

Pinnacle Video Transfer

For many folks the prospect of working with video on the computer is still a daunting task. Some folks just don't want to deal with hooking up their camcorder and importing video footage. Others don't want to learn how to use a video editing...

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : PC Advisor staff (goodgearguide.com.au)

Pinnacle Video Transfer

innacle Video Transfer lets you copy a video source to any USB 2.0 mass storage device, without the need for a PC

Lets you copy a video source to any USB 2.0 mass storage device, without the need for a PC

It isn't portable, you can't program it to record video at a set time from a set channel

The Pinnacle Video Transfer is a cute unit that's elegant at transferring analogue video to a USB storage device but thoughts of recording late night TV before an early flight are fantasies because you'll have to be there, recording. You may as well...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Sam White (trustedreviews.com)

Pinnacle Video Transfer

Transfer your old VHS home movies and other video sources to your USB storage/media device without a PC in sight.

To record at the highest resolution of 720 x 576 pixels you will need to use a hard disk or memory key. However, videos captured at this resolution are recorded with interlaced frames, just like regular TV broadcasts. When viewed on a computer screen,...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Siddharth Zarabi (tech.firstpost.com)

Pinnacle Video Transfer

A nice and honest product that does what it claims... so what if it happens to be a little pricey?

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Darius Chang (cnet.com.au)

Pinnacle Video Transfer

For those who are looking for an easy way to transfer video to your iPod or PlayStation Portable, look no further as the Pinnacle Video Transfer makes this process a breeze.

Captures directly on any USB storage device ; Works with PlayStation Portable and iPod natively (with the exception of iPod touch and iPhone) ; Easy to use ; Portable size

Analog inputs only, no HDMI ; Doesn't work with iPod touch natively ; No timed recording feature ; Cannot choose other video formats

Service And Support The Pinnacle Video Transfer comes with a two-year warranty. The support Web site is quite comprehensive, with email, telephone and even live chat for certified technicians to assist you. Software and hardware updates are also...

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : Paul Trotter (techadvisor.co.uk)

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Not everyone enjoys being presented with an old family video at get-togethers, particularly when everyone in the room has all eyes on the TV showing that 25 year old clip of you being potty trained.

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (macworld.co.uk)

Pinnacle Video Transfer Review

Bring video to your iPod with ease with Pinnacle's Video Transfer. This interesting device cuts out your computer completely.

Good quality video capture, with files transferred straight from your video source onto the iPod or other storage device

Needs a PC to reformat your iPod - this can't be done with a Mac, confusing status indicators during recording

We don't have any complaints about the quality of its video recordings, but Pinnacle could still do more to improve the Video Transfer's ease of use. The device needs to provide better feedback during the recording process and, of course, needs to work...

Aug, 2008

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Review: Pinnacle Video Transfer

A quick and easy way to save and store video content

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Alan Stonebridge (macuser.co.uk)

Pinnacle Video Transfer

Inside Video Transfer's small box is a hardware-based video encoder that produces H.264 movies for use with iPods and other devices. It's a standalone device that converts analogue video, whether it's old video camera footage or output from a set-top box

Once you've digitised old VHS and Hi-8 tapes, however, Video Transfer may become eBay fodder. Pinnacle's suggestion of using it with a set-top box is unconvincing given how cheap and flexible Mac-based TV tuners are, and software such as EyeTV and The...

Jun, 2008

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