More and more people have digital mobile devices with video playback ability. Portable media players, iPod Video, mobile phones, and PDAs can all play video; the problem is getting the videos you desire to the device. SanDisk says they have an answer for you with the SanDisk V-Mate, a video memory card recorder. It allows you to record video from your TV, DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, or TiVo onto whatever flash memory card your portable device uses. Playback is as easy as inserting your card into your mobile device and hitting play.

Allowing you to record up to 3.5 hours of video per gigabyte using standard formats, the V-Mate supports a variety of memory cards including Memory Stick, MMC, SD, and all the variations of these cards.

The V-Mate includes a remote control and a TV-based menu system letting you control settings as well as record and access videos. After an initial setup, the V-Mate does the complicated work for you by selecting the correct recording format for your mobile video playback device. The V-Mate can also record on a schedule so you don’t have to be there to hit a button when your favorite show comes on. Including a mini-USB connection and cable, you can also connect the V-Mate to your computer to watch or move content on a big monitor.

Record what you want with ease from any video source that features standard outputs. Your favorite TV shows, movies, and family videos are all available to watch anytime, anywhere. SanDisk might be on to something big here.