Sony DVD Direct 16x External USB 2.0 and i.LINK Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive Model: VRD-VC20 I am thinking about geting this unit to transfer all my HI8 tapes to DVD .Does this unit automatically convert analog to mpeg2 on the fly?Can i take footage off the dvd that i burned from this unit and edit further from my pc.I am mainly concerd to make all my analog to digital as easy as possable.Thanks here it the link http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7161876&type=product&id=1110266453869
Yes, this unit will automatically convert analog signal to mpeg2 format directly onto a DVD +/-R/RW. When using the drive in standalone mode it only records at 1x speed as you record what you are playing on your source device such as a vcr or camcorder.
