iRecord

Manufacturer: Streaming Networks, Inc. Part number: PMR100

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Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

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Bottom Line:: If you need an easy way to record content for your iPod or PSP--and you want to view your protected DVDs on a portable device--the iRecord is a great solution.

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iRecord

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If you need an easy way to record content for your iPod or PSP--and you want to view your protected DVDs on a portable device--the iRecord is a great solution.

The good: The iRecord is exceedingly easy to use, it can record protected DVDs, and its firmware is upgradable. It's also compatible with the iPod, the PSP, and any USB flash device that mounts as removable storage.

The bad: The iRecord has no timed recording feature, and it's rather pricey for an accessory.

The bottom line: If you need an easy way to record content for your iPod or PSP--and you want to view your protected DVDs on a portable device--the iRecord is a great solution.

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Part of the reason the iPod has been so successful is that compatible content is so simple to acquire--and there's plenty of it. Now, the iRecord, a simple one-touch personal media recorder, makes content even easier to get. And the beauty of it is that it's not only for the iPod, you can also record directly to the PSP and any UMS-mounting flash device. At $199, the iRecord isn't cheap, but it'll save you time and money in the long run.

The white, plastic iRecord box isn't something design heads will be scrambling to get. It's plain, if not a little ugly--silver or black would look nicer with most setups--but it gets the job done. At 3.75x4.25x1 inches, it's noticeably larger than the iPod but smaller than any other part of a home theater system. Only two buttons grace the top of the device: power and record. The backside houses the necessary inputs--RCA A/V, S-Video, and power--and the left edge contains the standard USB port. The final physical characteristics of note are the two LED indicators on the front of the unit. The one for power glows red when iRecord is turned on; the other is a record light, which glows or flashes different status colors. Steady green means it's ready for recording, and flashing shows it's detecting the USB device; orange blinks for busy and glows for audio-only recording; and red turns on for a firmware upgrade and flashes during video recording.

As for features, the prior LED status lights pretty much cover them. The iRecord can record video (MPEG-4 or H.264, depending on the device) or audio only (MP3), and it's firmware upgradable, which will allow the unit to expand its device compatibility in the future. The company is currently working to support Creative Zen devices and Sony MP3 players, and Motorola phone support was just added. Unfortunately, the iRecord doesn't let you schedule recordings via a built-in timer. Although this feature would probably take away from some of the simplicity of the unit, it would still be a welcome addition. You can, however, adjust the automatic record shut-off to suit your needs (the default is three hours). On the plus side--and this is a big plus--the iRecord can record from protected DVDs.

We're pleased to report that the iRecord is as user-friendly as advertised. All of the necessary cables (RCA A/V, S-Video, and power) are included with the unit, so all you need to do is hook it up, turn it on, and press Record. The unit automatically detects your device and determines the correct recording format, and it uses the cable connections to determine whether to do video or just audio recording. No software or computer is required. Video quality is also impressive--clear with no pixelation or audio delays. It's as good as anything purchased in iTunes, and the TV out looks good as well. All in all, the iRecord is a good investment for anyone who wants to easily record content for a portable device.

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Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

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9 stars

Just what I was looking for

by RichardBr on November 4, 2006

Pros: The perfect iPod accessory

Cons: Took too long to deliver (10 days)

Summary: This thing works like a champ. Though I dont know why it's not avaible in retail channels it would make it easier to get. I've recorded 2 DVDs ...

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Summary: This thing works like a champ. Though I dont know why it's not avaible in retail channels it would make it easier to get. I've recorded 2 DVDs onto my video iPod and the quality is just amazing. Its a must have product if only it could be delivered in 3-5 days.

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3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

Great Product - Intrinsically Easy

by donpucci on October 23, 2006

Pros: Anyone can use this - it makes portable video useful

Cons: No timer for recordings

Summary: My teenage daughter used the Irecord the other day to record music videos from MTV and other video sites. She did it by the press of one button.

She was

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Summary: My teenage daughter used the Irecord the other day to record music videos from MTV and other video sites. She did it by the press of one button.

She was able to share this using her IPOD video the next morning. She is hooked.

I am hooked. You need to start using it to understand the power you gain over protable video with this device.

I probably need to buy another one since I will never get to use it if I don't

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3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

irecord great Achievement in itune industry

by mazhariman on October 29, 2006

Pros: makes life more easy

Cons: the great product to download videos&music

Summary: this product will make consumers life more easy.its a great thing to download videos and music ipod psp and any usb2.0.

Summary: this product will make consumers life more easy.its a great thing to download videos and music ipod psp and any usb2.0.

3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

iRecord is a magic box

by mrkaddu on October 30, 2006

Pros: This tiny boxy does the job of a full PC, but better then the PC.

Cons: Too small box for such a big and CPU intesive job.

Summary: This tiny box is amazing. Auto senses audio and create MP3, senses video and creates MP4. Which we can run on IPOD, PSP and PC with great clarity and sound ...

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Summary: This tiny box is amazing. Auto senses audio and create MP3, senses video and creates MP4. Which we can run on IPOD, PSP and PC with great clarity and sound quality. I have started converting my home videos. It is simply amazing and worth spending $200. I have noticed video quality is even better when we use S-Video cable when converting videos.

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2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
8 stars

Does not copy all protected DVD's

by stpenn on March 4, 2007

Pros: Very easy to use, copies alot of DVD's

Cons: Does not copy all protected DVD's, screen resolution is low

Summary: When I first heard about IRecord, and read the reviews, I thought this was too good to be true, an easy to use device that could copy any DVD, even ...

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Summary: When I first heard about IRecord, and read the reviews, I thought this was too good to be true, an easy to use device that could copy any DVD, even copy protected ones. I rented ?Flyboys? from Blockbuster, tried to copy it, but could not. I played back the aborted efforts and received the message that this movie was copy protected by Macrovision, and that the file was empty.

I fully expect that more and more DVD?s will have copy protection that will defeat IRecord.

Oh well, I guess it?s true, there?s no free lunch.

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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

Finally no iTunes, PC, and Fees.

by stoned_desi on October 26, 2006

Pros: Free contents dont have to go through iTunes

Cons: Design is too simple, and can only order online from irecord.com

Summary: Finally I can take my DVD's, Movies, Music, and Video Clips where I want on my PSP and iPod. Really simple to use. Stunning video quality on my PSP. ...

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Summary: Finally I can take my DVD's, Movies, Music, and Video Clips where I want on my PSP and iPod. Really simple to use. Stunning video quality on my PSP. Works like a charm.

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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

The Best Product I have ever seen in its category.

by SSIBTAIN on October 22, 2006

Pros: My 5 year son old used Irecord flawlessly.

Cons: Could not find one.

Summary: Irecord is exactly what I have been looking for. Video quality is really impressive. I found it equally good on big computer LCD screens as well. Much much better then ...

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Summary: Irecord is exactly what I have been looking for. Video quality is really impressive. I found it equally good on big computer LCD screens as well. Much much better then what we see in Google Video and other video blogging web sites. This little gadget have the potential for becoming a standard for posting videos on video sharing web sites. I am still exploring uses of this product.
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This is the first video posted on youtube.com created by irecord.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3iM0NdiAjY
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XihF8irb0ug
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http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=bd6b916c41de82b264958e5ae8aed1ac.1068905
http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=bd6b916c41de82b264958e5ae8aed1ac.1068781
http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=bd6b916c41de82b264958e5ae8aed1ac.1068717

And this is my fav.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHi61xiLGUw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XihF8irb0ug
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http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=bd6b916c41de82b264958e5ae8aed1ac.1068905
http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=bd6b916c41de82b264958e5ae8aed1ac.1068781
http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=bd6b916c41de82b264958e5ae8aed1ac.1068717

And this is my fav.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHi61xiLGUw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XihF8irb0ug

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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
7 stars

Decent, but meh

by ethernet76 on October 24, 2006

Pros: Can skip the computer step

Cons: No timer or delay feature, ugly

Summary: It's nice there is a stand alone unit that skips having to slow your computer to a crawl to put video on your player.

However I could buy a

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Summary: It's nice there is a stand alone unit that skips having to slow your computer to a crawl to put video on your player.

However I could buy a cheap computer for just a little more and it would be able to encode faster than 1x.

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2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

iRecord Pro records in Full D1 (720x480/576) resolution,direct recording to iPhone/iPod touch, timer

by zaheeriqbal_81 on July 9, 2008

Pros: 1) Full D1 (720x480/576) resolution recording. 2) direct recording to iPhone/iPod® touch. 3) direct recording to PC/Mac®. 4) Remote Control, 5) MPEG transcoding . 6) Duration & schedule recording

Cons: Donot find any yet.

Summary: The iRecord Pro is very easy to use, it can also record protected DVDs, and its firmware is upgradable. It's also compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, iPod, PSP, Walkman ...

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Summary: The iRecord Pro is very easy to use, it can also record protected DVDs, and its firmware is upgradable. It's also compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, iPod, PSP, Walkman and any USB flash or hard drive. With new features of High resolution recording, Remote Control, Timer recording and Transcoding. I really like this product.

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Streaming Networks, Inc.
Part number: PMR100

General
Product Type Video converter / recorder
Package Content Cable kit, AC power adapter, Video converter / recorder
Packaged quantity 1
Compatible Mobile Devices Apple iPhone

Miscellaneous
MP3 Player Compatibility IPod touch, IPod nano (aluminum) (3G), IPod classic, IPod with video (5G)
Compatible Game Consoles Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)
iPod Compatibility IPod touch, IPod nano (aluminum) (3G), IPod classic, IPod with video (5G)