As mentioned in a previous post here, I purchased the Neuros OSD to copy movies from my TiVo (since I don't have a DVD recorder), from my miniDV cameras and other devices.
So far, I can't complain. I copied a file that was near 2 1/2 hours long onto an 8GB compact flash card without issue. I did initially have issues finding the right medium to record onto but I think that was more my fault from lack of reading the manual and/or online forums that said it doesn't support SDHC cards. I put in an 8GB SDHC and the OSD wouldn't even recognize that there was a memory card in the slot. As mentioned, the 8GB CF card was never an issue as I believe those storage mediums have been at higher capacities longer than the SD card.
I put in the CF and played the program on my TiVo. Only issue I do have, is it's real-time, so whatever is being shown from my TiVo (or satellite) is what the OSD records. So, if I changed the channel or mess up the playback, the OSD will record it. It isn't so much of a hassle if you are going to edit the video (such as I did) after recording. In fact, I guess if you really aren't going to watch it straight from the card it doesn't matter what the OSD records as long as it's WHAT you wanted because you can edit it later!
Anyway, to make a long story short, the OSD records and plays back exactly what you send to it. It saves the file in MP4 format which is best, IMHO, played in QuickTime. For editing I used Windows Movie Maker on one recording and Nero DVD Creator (or something like that by Nero) for the other recording. I just deleted some excess frames from the video that were totally unnecessary and I created chapters and a fancy (sort of) DVD menu. Nero automatically converted the MP4 to whatever the required conversion is to play on/as a DVD.
That's the extent of my using the OSD...so far. I plan to use it to capture some of my videos from VHS, miniDV and wireless cameras to see how it goes.
Oh yeah, the networking thingy is pretty cool to have although I haven't use it yet as it's in another room on the other side of the house where I have no network cables running. It does/will work with a wireless adapter but I don't have one of those either. But it is nice to have this option when/if needed.
Overall, I think the $200 price tag was well worth it even though I haven't used it to its fullest capacity or as much as I should to justify a $200 price tag. Would I purchase this again? Yes, as it's much nicer than using my computer to capture the video and doesn't occupy my computer while the capture is commencing.
As of updating this post [March 3, 2008], I believe the price of the OSD has dropped quite a bit. It may be just random advertisements and short-lived specials but I would keep a look out for them as it's great to get a good deal on a very nice product.
So far, I can't complain. I copied a file that was near 2 1/2 hours long onto an 8GB compact flash card without issue. I did initially have issues finding the right medium to record onto but I think that was more my fault from lack of reading the manual and/or online forums that said it doesn't support SDHC cards. I put in an 8GB SDHC and the OSD wouldn't even recognize that there was a memory card in the slot. As mentioned, the 8GB CF card was never an issue as I believe those storage mediums have been at higher capacities longer than the SD card.
I put in the CF and played the program on my TiVo. Only issue I do have, is it's real-time, so whatever is being shown from my TiVo (or satellite) is what the OSD records. So, if I changed the channel or mess up the playback, the OSD will record it. It isn't so much of a hassle if you are going to edit the video (such as I did) after recording. In fact, I guess if you really aren't going to watch it straight from the card it doesn't matter what the OSD records as long as it's WHAT you wanted because you can edit it later!
Anyway, to make a long story short, the OSD records and plays back exactly what you send to it. It saves the file in MP4 format which is best, IMHO, played in QuickTime. For editing I used Windows Movie Maker on one recording and Nero DVD Creator (or something like that by Nero) for the other recording. I just deleted some excess frames from the video that were totally unnecessary and I created chapters and a fancy (sort of) DVD menu. Nero automatically converted the MP4 to whatever the required conversion is to play on/as a DVD.
That's the extent of my using the OSD...so far. I plan to use it to capture some of my videos from VHS, miniDV and wireless cameras to see how it goes.
Oh yeah, the networking thingy is pretty cool to have although I haven't use it yet as it's in another room on the other side of the house where I have no network cables running. It does/will work with a wireless adapter but I don't have one of those either. But it is nice to have this option when/if needed.
Overall, I think the $200 price tag was well worth it even though I haven't used it to its fullest capacity or as much as I should to justify a $200 price tag. Would I purchase this again? Yes, as it's much nicer than using my computer to capture the video and doesn't occupy my computer while the capture is commencing.
As of updating this post [March 3, 2008], I believe the price of the OSD has dropped quite a bit. It may be just random advertisements and short-lived specials but I would keep a look out for them as it's great to get a good deal on a very nice product.
