SanDisk V-Mate Recorder Test

This is a test recording I did using the SanDisk V-Mate with the firmware update of vmate_02.07.ww.b8 (found here: http://www.sandisk.com/Retail/Default.aspx?CatID=1451
Product brochure found here:
http://www.sandisk.com/Assets/File/pdf/retail/vmatebrochure.pdf

**UPDATE! apparently, SanDisk links above are no longer working or providing the firmware update on this excellent item! Therefore I have provided it for anyone interested here:

http://www.cindyrilla.com/vmate.html

More update! Looks like SanDisk is providing the V-Mate FIRMWARE UPDATE on this UK link here:
http://www.sandisk.co.uk/Retail/Default.aspx?CatID=1451

More SanDisk V-Mate Links that work as of Aug 8th 2009:
Firmware Update Instructions:
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1103

How to connect V-Mate to TV and other links:
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/832/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvc...

Video's on HOW TO with the V-Mate here in WMV format:
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/810/related/1

Found the MANUAL online again here in PDF:
http://sandisk.es/Assets/File/pdf/guides/V-mate/V-Mate%20UG_Eng_T1.pdf

And as of today, Aug. 11 2009, I found the BROCHURE online here:
http://www.sandisk.co.il/Assets/File/pdf/retail/vmatebrochure.pdf

So just in case, I have saved the PDF's and firmware update and have it on the above CindyRilla Web site for download.

I have the V-Mate set up to one of my TV's that has only a Tivax TV Converter, via an AV-switch, to my TV (I use the AV-switch so that I can easily switch from my VCR/DVD player or switch to the Sandisk V-Mate)

The SanDisk V-mate records really decent video onto my SD and SDHC Card. After recording, I can play it via the SanDisk V-Mate and watch it on my TV or I can take out the SD card and play it on my PC or other devices that except SD/SDHC cards.

What I recorded on this day for this test is from our Local news station here in Portland, Oregon. The weather reporter gives a report of the record breaker HOT DAYS that are to come here on June 27th and 28th (for Portland, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 101F is very hot!).

Then it switches over to various LIVE CAMS around Oregon such as Pacific City (beach), Oregon, then over to Astoria (the Lighthouse column) Oregon, then to the I-5 Bridge that crosses the Columbia River between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Then it shows the Portland Oregon International Airport (PDX) then over to the OHSU Sky Tram (It is one of only 2 Sky Cams in the US) that faces EAST where you see part of Downtown Portland Oregon's Waterfront, the Ross Island Bridge and parts of SW and SE areas of Portland, Oregon- on sunny clear days, you can also see Mt Hood in the far back ground. Then it cycles the various Live Cams again.

(I love this channel as it gives an idea of what the weather is like here in Portland and at the beach of Pacific City and Astoria.)

And I really love my new Sandisk V-Mate!
Obviously it's easy to set up if I can do it, and it offers various recording quality and video formats.

VISIT the SanDisk V-Mate FORUM HERE:
http://communities.sandisk.com/sandisk/board?board.id=vmate

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[CindyPDX]

Yep, 2009 was Portland, Oregon's last great summer weather. 2 years ago! 2010 & as of July 21st 2011, SUMMER TOTALLY SUCKS! We'll be lucky if we even hit the 80's this weekend while the rest of the USA is dealing with extremely hot temps. Talk about CLIMATE CHANGE -- betcha' next year will be worse for us all.

[SaulAnibalXLVI]

hey can i ask you a question? does it records from a videogame console (for example a wii or playstation 3) and how?, because i dont see those white and yellow ports. Oh, and this video was recorded with it? Thanks

[CindyPDX]

@SaulAnibalXLVI sorry, I only have Xbox here and it's hooked up another way on a different TV etc. If you go to my video info> at the bottom you can visit the Sandisk Forum link and others there can possibly help you. Check it out. They are really nice & helpful over there. And yea, I used my Sandisk to record this video. I miss this channel. (They changed it from the most awesome local weather channel to some Spanish channel now)

[fannta79]

Hi there,

I dont want to spoil your vid, but maybe some of you V-Mate users can help me.

I have the latest (well it still is from 2007 i guess) on the device but I can't record in VGA resolution, only the first few seconds are shown during playback of the video, then only audio is being recorded, has someone similair problems? Although during recording REC is being displayed on the screen all the time, however after a few secs only audio is being recorded.

[CindyPDX]

You're not spoiling this at all. Thx for dropping by! I am not all that technical with mine, just able to record things manually.

However, if you click on MORE INFO on my video details, at the very BOTTOM you will find a link that takes you to a Sandisk V-Mate Forum. That is where I have gone for help and more info on how to make the V-Mate work as well as other cool things to do with the video I record with the V-Mate.

[CindyPDX]

Oops, I see you are over on the Sandisk V-Mate Forum. I tried to give my suggestion over there to your thread... I hope you find out what's going on with your V-mate

[glengogomovie]

i so channel 8.2 call KGW 24/7 news/weather channel

[Philscbx]

I just discovered this device at Sandisk, and had to see.

They don't have any example on their site, so this was great.

I read your entire review, & lots of helpful info,

Thank's

[yankeesrob4106]

I want to hook up my v-mate to record from my security camera. Any one know how i can get this done. I have a dvr box and a lcd tv and i can record from my dvr but when it comes to record from the camera i cannot any ideas.

Thanks,

[fannta79]

@CindyPDX

Hi CindyPDX,

thank you very much for your enthusiasm, I really do appreciate trying helping me. Yes I allready have found the sandisk forum, thank you very much again!!

best regards