Elgato Turbo.264 HD USB Dongle

For folks who want to convert their videos to the popular H.264 format will now be able to do so with the introduction of the Elgato Turbo.264 HD. By doing so, you’re able to carry around all your favorite movies and videos to be viewed on a myriad of compatible devices including iPods, iPhones, the Sony PSP and Apple TV among others. Apart from the resolution, this device will also feature support for HD camcorder formats including AVCHD, MPEG-2- and MPEG-4-encoded HD content. The Turbo.264 HD is smart enough to detect AVCHD camcorders automatically, moving the recordings in standard- or high-definition to selected source devices. According to Elgato, conversions that rely on their USB dongle are completed faster compared to what a Mac Pro is able to do, and will come in handy if you want to give your iMovie export function a speed boost. It is readily available for $150 a pop.