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Make your old iPod a video iPod

Steve Conaway Labs Manager / Senior Technical Project Manager
I am the Labs Manager for CNET's Home Division based in Louisville, KY. My interest in technology began in the early '90s, and soon after I began my double major in computer science and computer engineering. I've worked in many areas, including computer hardware, software, technology, networking, graphic design, instruction, construction, music and even ballroom dancing! 65% Ron Swanson, 25% Ben Wyatt, 10% Andy Dwyer.
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Steve Conaway

Until the Archos AV400 and Apple iPod video, nobody considered video particularly portable. Portable DVD players were as close as it got, and those are a bit bulky.

The iSee Video Recorder for iPod is an inexpensive compromise for portable video, allowing you to turn your existing 30GB iPod video, iPod mini or iPod nano into a video iPod. Simply slip your iPod into the case, connect it to a video and\or audio source, and record. The recorder uses a standard TV, cable, satellite or any other analog source to record. It records in MPEG-1, 2, 4, AVI, Windows Media or QuickTime.

 iSee Video Recorder
Credit: iSee

The iSee 360i, which was named "2006 Macworld Best of Show," will ship in April along with a full line of accessories.

The product measures 6 inches by 3.2 inches by 1.1 inches and weighs 6 ounces. It has a 3.6-inch screen that boasts a 91 percent larger viewing area than the iPod video. The 360i lasts for four hours on a replaceable rechargeable battery. It can be pre-ordered through TigerDirect.com for $249.99.