Super Badass Geek Stuff: ION VCR 2 PC… Movie (tech) Geek Gift Idea!

So, perhaps you know someone who’s such a major Movie Geek (or, perhaps it’s you?) that they still have a massive collection of VHS movies that they simply refuse to part with because it’s such a rare collection and none of it’s available on DVD… perhaps that person is your significant other and the stacks of old bulky video tapes is truly starting to drive you mad! Which ever be the case, we all know what it’s like.

Well, no true Movie Geek will easily part with their treasure but maybe we can make it easier on everyone this holiday season. Sure, there’s already methods for transferring VHS to DVD, but not everyone is computer savvy, right? ION has developed a damn near perfect solution and it’s even got some kick ass bonus perks! The ION VCR2 PC “device” may look like a simple VCR, but when you look closer you realize the power one will possess if they own this piece of Movie Geek technology.

Check out this write-up for the ION VCR2 PC device taken from BedBathandBeyond.com …

Now you can easily save all of your VHS movies, shows and family videos directly to your PC with this innovative VCR with single cable USB output. You can even connect your camcorder’s RCA output to the VCR and capture your personal videos directly into the PC. Just think no more tapes cluttering your home! Plus, videotapes are saved forever in pristine digital format. You can burn your videos to DVD or watch your PSP, iPod or laptop computer. This VCR can even export video that’s compatible with mobile phones and portable multimedia devices. Features VHS tape playback, front-panel RCA inputs and USB output, rear-panel RCA outputs, separate NTSC and PAL versions, auto tracking, playback and rewind. VCR connects to Windows XP and Vista machines via USB 2.0 port, and videos are captured at resolutions up to 720 x 480 (NTSC) or 720 x 576 (PAL). Measures approximately 14″ W x 11 1/2″ D x 3 3/4″ H. Ninety-day warranty.