Let's talk about the pros and (potential) cons of this box. Did they learn all the lessons of what not to do from the Masterlink?
1) Media
OK, I see it supports DVD+RW and CD-R/RW media.
What about DVD-R and DVD+R media? If it does not support the first, then there will be many players that will not read its blanks. Same with the second, though currently in the minority. I don't think I'd buy a machine that could not write to DVD-R media; every one of my DVD players will read DVD-R discs. Currently only a minority will read the alternatives.
2) USB-2.0. Most current PCs support USB 2.0, but only the latest Macs. What is the compatibility with Macs?
3) Wired Remote Control. These are relatively inconvenient, especially when you discover the cord is 6 feet too short. So it's wiring time in Memphis...
4) Is it possible to record via digital or analog input to an "open session" DVD, and also later on, copy your pro tools session files over to that DVDR and finalize the disc? Otherwise, the Tascam just becomes a fancy external PC-based DVD writer.
5) Can it find the audio files within folders on a DVD that was recorded in Pro Tools or on any system and then play them? How easy is it to navigate through these folders using the remote?
And other questions we might come up with!
