Death Match: Neuros VS iRecorder review

You wait ages for an iPod video converter, then two come along...

Ever looked at your iPod and wished it could record video as well as play it? It's a sad fact that there's no easy way to get stuff from your existing DVDs and PVR'd programmes onto the wee chap without shelling out for them all over again through the iTunes Store.

Sure, there are plenty of convoluted methods for decrypting, ripping or re-recording to an iPod-friendly format and illegal file-sharers willing to let you download dodgy digital copies.

Now, however, there are not one, but two much simpler, less criminal ways to bridge that gap between your bulging shelves of DVDs and the 'Pod in your pocket. Which one is best? That's what we're here to find out...

Death Match 1: Ease of use

Neuros

Technically more complicated, but actually pretty easy to set up, with a simple user interface and intelligible quick-start guide

iRecorder

Plug one cable into your video source and the other into your telly. Simple? Sadly not, due to a dodgy display and power connection

Winner: Neuros

Death Match 2: Features

Neuros

A fully-featured media streaming device as well as a video digitiser, the Neuros can record to your PC over a home network

iRecorder

Records to USB thumb drives, external hard disks or straight to iPods (except the Touch or iPhone). It also does... chuff all else

Winner: Neuros

Death Match 3: Performance

Neuros

Test recordings looked great on our iPod, and there are options to record in other formats and resolutions too. Nice work

iRecorder

Looks good on your iPod but it's slow to respond and it may not work with your set-up if your telly isn't NTSC-compatible

Winner: Neuros

Conclusion

Neuros

Plenty of recording and connectivity options ensure the Neuros a resounding win. The fact that it's a media streaming device into the bargain makes it even more glorious

iRecorder

The iRecorder is a perfectly serviceable idea that's sadly been executed with all the grace and aplomb of a drunken tap-dancing warthog dressed as a woman

Winner: Neuros