What's more, Turbo.264 offloads the computationally intensive software conversion of video files away from your Mac, leaving it free for other tasks. It supports all Macs with USB 2.0. Turbo.264 comes with video conversion software by Elgato. You can drag-and-drop videos into the application and chose one of four formats: iPod Standard, iPod High, Apple TV, Sony PSP).
Turbo.264 supports batch conversions and offers exports of unprotected DVD content (VOB files). Turbo.264 also accelerates exports from such Mac applications as iMovie, QuickTime Pro, Final Cut Pro, and EyeTV.
Turbo.264 supports resolutions of up to 800 by 600 pixels, enabling videos and TV recordings in PAL or NTSC formats to be converted to Apple TV with no scaling. In addition, Turbo.264 supports standard resolutions for iPod and Sony PSP. When conversion is complete, Turbo.264 automatically transfers video files to iTunes, making them immediately available to Apple TV or the iPod.
Turbo.264 is available immediately for US$99.95. The package includes the USB 2.0 Hardware Encoder, the Turbo.264 software on CD-ROM, a user's guide on CD-ROM, a quick start guide as well as a USB extension cable.
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