Elgato Turbo.264 HD USB Dongle

This new dongle makes it possible to convert videos into H.264 format at a much faster rate. Converted files are compatible with the iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Sony PSP and various other portable gadgets. This latest Elgato offering also supports HD camera file formats including MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and AVCHD. 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. The Turbo.264 HD is smart enough to detect AVCHD camcorders automatically. The Elgato Turbo.264 HD USB Dongle is priced at $150 each.