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 SanDisk V-Mate
The SanDisk V-Mate is a video recorder for memory cards; it enables you to record movies or to play pictures and homemade videos from your cell phone on a television set. SanDisk V-Mate - Design
The SanDisk V-Mate is a small item of approximately 2cm high and 13cm wide which easily fits into a small space alongside the television. The shiny black front of the SanDisk V-Mate will do well in modern furnishing. The front of the V-mate contains the memory card compartment that can take various memory cards. The SanDisk V-Mate is standard delivered with cables to connect the device to a DVD player, video recorder or satellite and television. A small remote control is also delivered as well as a transmitter to enable operating other devices while recording. SanDisk V-Mate - Connection
It is possible to connect the SanDisk V-Mate between the DVD player, digital TV receiver or the satellite and the television. Setting the transmitter of the DVD player for example, it will be used to enable the SanDisk V-mate to record from different transmitters. The SanDisk V-Mate supports many memory cards such as: SD, SDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD, microSDHC, MMC, MMCplus, and Memory Stick/PRO/Duo/PRO Duo cards. The speed of these cards does not influence the SanDisk V-Mate. Moreover; the V-mate can be used as a card reader when connected to the computer through a USB connection.
SanDisk V-Mate - Operation 
When using the small remote control you can even operate the SanDisk V-Mate whilst staying in your most comfortable chair. Before using the SanDisk V-Mate, a memory card should be placed inside. The set-up menu lets you select the recording format. You can choose from cell phone, Sony PSP, TV, PC and manual. When manual is set the quality, format, resolution and the number of frames per second have to be set. Besides all this the menu lets you play a movie straight from the flash memory card.
SanDisk V-Mate - Recording
There are two ways of recording: firstly with a maximum resolution of 640x480 pixels and secondly with 30 fps. Manual recording is possible as well as pre-set recording. If manual recording is selected, one has to select a station on the device that is connected to the SanDisk V-Mate at that moment. When recording is pre-set, the infrared transmitter comes in handy. Setting the date, station, starting time and finishing time everything will take place automatically. The SanDisk V-mate will transmit a signal through infrared that automatically turns on the device that needs recording from and it also automatically selects the station. A 1GB card records from 3 to 4 hours from a cell phone and 1 to 2 hours from a TV or notebook. SanDisk V-Mate - Firmware update
 The SanDisk website offers a firmware update for the V-Mate. The update has to be copied onto a memory card. As soon as the memory card is inserted in the V-Mate, it will automatically request to run the file in order to update the firmware. Updating the SanDisk V-Mate has a few advantages. The remote control's reactions are faster, the video quality improves, times can be set for manual recording and more telephone brands and types are added. This enables automatic selection of the correct format for the cell phone in use. SanDisk V-Mate Conclusion
The SanDisk V-Mate is a welcoming addition for those who can play videos on their cell phones that offer enhanced memory. It is extremely easy to operate the SanDisk V-Mate. Those with experience on products like video recorders or DVD players will easily find their way through the menu. The improvements through the firmware update are certainly worth getting the update. The SanDisk V-Mate is then even easier to use because of options such as setting the recording time and the faster reaction of the infrared remote control. In short: the SanDisk V-Mate never lets you miss a program!
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