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January 9, 2007 10:07 AM PST

Fast Video Converter

by Mike Kobrin

Plug it in and convert videos

Yeah, there's still no video standard among portable devices. But ADS Tech is trying to help us all out with the Instant Video To-Go ($79.95), the first "self-contained, hardware-based video-content conversion solution for consumers." In English, that translates to a small device that converts video content for your iPod, PSP, and so on. It connects to any PC via the integrated USB 2.0 plug and can crush a 100-minute (roughly 2GB) MPEG-2 or VOB file down into a manageable QVGA H.264 video in a mere 20 minutes. Eliminate overnight encoding jobs for less than 80 bucks!

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Wouldn't it be Cool...
by kpataky January 15, 2007 8:16 AM PST
if I could plug this device into the back of my TiVo and transfer programs off that way? As opposed to first having to send the program to my PC, and then onto this stick?
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REVIEW IT, PLEASE!
by fondy January 15, 2007 7:04 PM PST
Okay guys, hurry up and review this thing. If it's even half as fast as the claim, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
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by ailisaone October 21, 2008 5:03 AM PDT
How to convert Mod/Tod video to AVI/MPG/WMV/MPEG
Question:

1: What is .Mod and .Tod video?

2: How to convert .Mod and .Tod video to AVI, MPG, WMV, MPEG?

Answer:

1: .Mod and .Tod videos are mainly produced by digital harddisk camcorder such as JVC camcorder and so on. It is not common video formats and can only be played on some special players.

2: Now there is one professional Mod Converter that can convert .Mod and .Tod video to AVI, MPG, WMV, MPEG now. Aiseesoft Mod Video Converter has super conversion speed and excellent image/sound quality.

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to handle the conversion.

Step 0: Install and run Aiseesoft Mod Video Converter.

http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/mod-converter-start.jpg

Step 1: Add files

Click "Add File" to add your video files.

Step 2: Set output video format

Click "Profile" button from the drop-down list to select the output video format such as AVI, MPG, MPEG and WMV. You can click the "Settings" button to set parameters of your output video such as Frame Rate, Bitrate to get the best video quality as you want.

Step 3: Click the "Start" button to start the conversion.

Tips:

1: How to join your Mod/Tod videos

If you want to merge several Mod/Tod videos into one file you can choose them and click the "Merge into one file" to do it.

2: How to split your Mod/Tod video

The "Trim" function also servers as a video splitter. You can set the "Start Time" and "End Time" to set the time of the clip or you can directly drag the slide bar to the accurate position. After cutting your Mod/Tod videos into small clips you can upload them to YouTube, Myspace and so on to share your video with people of the world.

http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/video-trim.jpg

3: How to crop your Mod/Tod video size

By using the "Crop" function you can crop the black edge of your video and you can also drag the line around the video image to adjust your video to your mobile devices. With it you can enjoy and share your DV with other people anytime and anywhere.

http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/video-crop.jpg

4: How to save your favorite picture

If you like the current image of the video you can use the "Snapshot" option. Just click the "Snapshot" button the image will be saved and you can click the "Open" button next to "Snapshot" button to open your picture.
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by anda612 November 13, 2008 12:49 AM PST
Use flash video mx pro to convert your video to Flash then upload to YouTube:
http://www.download.com/Flash-Video-MX-Pro/3000-2194_4-10457308.html?tag=mncol&cdlPid=10877100
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by Mulboys November 24, 2008 1:12 AM PST
I prefer Nidesoft Video Converter. It is an excellent video converter with powerful functions. Download and install it here: http://www.nidesoft.com/downloads/video-converter.exe
and get more information here: http://www.nidesoft.com/video-converter.html

It surpass other video converters for its unique features:
?Convert between all popular video and audio formats including AVI, MPEG, WMV, MPEG1/2/4, 3GP, MP4, DVD, VCD, SVCD, MOV, MP3,etc.
?Convert FLV format (such as youtube, Google Video, Yahoo Video, Myspace Video) to iPod, support video crop mode setting and various output resolutions.
?Customize output file: setting Video Bitrate, Audio Bitrate, Video Size and Volume.
?The Video Converter allows preview; Allows you to select target subtitle or chapter.
?You could keep the default settings or set parameters of the video and audio codes by yourself.
?Easy and simple to use for beginners.
?Very fast converting speed and excellent video quality;
?So easy to use that only a few clicks are enough; Codes are all built-in;
?Optimized for Processor (SSE2/SSE/MMX/3DNow!) and Graphics Card Acceleration. The new version provides more friendly interface and better quality.
?Fully optimized for Dual Core, Hyper-Thread processor.
?Up to 4x faster than other software. Provide >400% converting speed, beyond your imagination;
?Free Update!!! Very good Day Email Service.
[img]http://www.nidesoft.com/image/screen/video-converter-screen-large.jpg[/img]
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by Mulboys November 24, 2008 1:15 AM PST
I prefer Nidesoft Video Converter. It is an excellent video converter with powerful functions. Download and install it here: http://www.nidesoft.com/downloads/video-converter.exe
and get more information here: http://www.nidesoft.com/video-converter.html
It surpass other video converters for its unique features:
Convert between all popular video and audio formats including AVI, MPEG, WMV, MPEG1/2/4, 3GP, MP4, DVD, VCD, SVCD, MOV, MP3,etc.
Convert FLV format (such as youtube, Google Video, Yahoo Video, Myspace Video) to iPod, support video crop mode setting and various output resolutions.
Customize output file: setting Video Bitrate, Audio Bitrate, Video Size and Volume.
The Video Converter allows preview; Allows you to select target subtitle or chapter.
You could keep the default settings or set parameters of the video and audio codes by yourself.
Easy and simple to use for beginners.
Very fast converting speed and excellent video quality;
So easy to use that only a few clicks are enough; Codes are all built-in;
Optimized for Processor (SSE2/SSE/MMX/3DNow!) and Graphics Card Acceleration. The new version provides more friendly interface and better quality.
Fully optimized for Dual Core, Hyper-Thread processor.
Up to 4x faster than other software. Provide >400% converting speed, beyond your imagination;
Free Update!!! Very good Day Email Service.
http://www.nidesoft.com/image/screen/video-converter-screen-large.jpg
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