Tweakers.net heeft van AOpen te horen gekregen dat deze met een externe MPEG2-encoder komt. Het apparaat, genaamd XRecorder VX2000, communiceert met de PC via een USB2.0-verbinding en kan door middel van een FireWire, S-Video of andere AV-aansluitingen aangesloten worden op videocamera's, TV's en andere audiovisuele apparaten. Volgens AOpen is de XRecorder de eerste externe encoder met een DV-ingang (FireWire). Dit maakt het mogelijk om de gegevens van de videocamera in real-time te encoden waardoor 2 minuten video nog maar 40MB aan ruimte in beslag neemt, terwijl deze normaal gesproken maar liefst 512MB aan ruimte in beslag nemen. Over de prijs is helaas nog niks bekend dus je zult het moeten doen met het officiële persbericht:
AOpen video products bridge the world of computers and consumer electronics. Following the trend of digitizing audio and video, AOpen launches the XRecorder VX2000 today, a DVD-compliant USB2.0 MPEG2 encoder. Enjoy the digital video world with AOpen's XRecorder VX2000: it allows high-quality recording, editing and sharing of video files. The XRecorder is an external box which can be easily connected to your PC and provides DV-IN (1394) and S-video/AV connectors for the connection of consumer electronics such as your TV set, camcorder or game box. The DV-in connector does not appear on any of the existing comparable products in the market today. A huge advantage - by sending your camcorder's DV files to your PC via the XRecorder, it takes up A LOT LESS hard disk space (40MB for 2 minutes of film, instead of 512MB when sent directly from the camcorder to the PC). Another advantage over existing product is the XRecorder's much higher bit rate, which results in a higher image quality. Main features:
Accessories:
- High-quality video recording (DVD/VCD)
- Real time H/W MPEG 2 recording support
- USB 2.0 interface for the connection of PC or notebook
- DV-IN (1394) connector for camcorder
- Deluxe TV-Tuner quality
- Play/Record/Edit/Share digital audio/video
- Complete accessory kit including great software bundle
- User-friendly installation procedure
Pls note that this version of the XRecorder VX2000 is for the PAL TV system only. Input: TV cable, 1394 DV-IN, S-Video, AV - RCA, IrDA Interface: USB 2.0 Weight: 420 g Dimensions: 183*132*34 mm Max power consumption: 13 W Power: CC 5 V, 2,5 A
- Infrared remote control (batteries included)
- USB 2.0 cable,
- DV-IN 1394 cable,
- 3 RCA-RCA cables
- User manual and Quick Installation Guide
- XRecorder VX2000 Stand
- AC(100~240V)-to-DC Adaptor
- Software bundle including VideoStudio7.0, PhotoImpact 7.0, Video@ home and XRECORDER VX2000 driver CD
