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more about #battlemodo more comments → 32ndnote: I'm somewhat into audio (was going to go to school as an audio engineer back in the day... don't know what happened to that, but alas, I am where I am... more » Christopher Powers: Nice you did the Nano in there but you left out the iPhone 3Gs... more » iomatic, hey, I'm an idiot, but I'll comment anyway: Uh, just a minor point re: the Nano; VGA resolution would not explain color saturation ("dull" and "lifeless"), though it would explain lack of detail... more » ifteetylatun: Key to the Kodak is an audio in jack to provide an external mic, can't be said how valuable this can be! more » Ebichuman - イカせてみせます、今夜こそ!: I own a JVC Picsio, and I can concur on its crappiness. (Disclaimer : I got it with BicCamera gift cards, and that's the only mini cam they have). The... more » NotSoSiniSter: do skulls mean "deadful"? #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more » Angelo Perera: I looked at all these cameras at a Best Buy store in minnesota and decided on buying the Zi8 simply due to the fact that it was the highest resolution... more » billwilljr: I wish someone made a pocket video camera with an OPTICAL zoom, and auto focus. That alone has kept me from buying one. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more » fate47 - Meh.: I bought the Kodak Zi8 after the earlier review by Gizmodo. I bought it from Newegg (it's currently on sale at Target for $150) and a 16GB SDHC card.... more » redman042: I'd really like to hear your take on the iPhone 3GS capabilities compared to these other devices. My wife and I already owned an SD Flip camcorder bu... more » macpatrik: I have owned both the Zi8 and the Flip Ultra HD. And I can say your review is spot on. I do most of my shooting outdoor during the day and sometimes ... more » vladdybear: I don't even know why Apple stepped into the game with such crappy camera. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more » ninjagin: Nice review. I only have one point of contention: these packet camcorders will be around for a long time. There seems to be this assumption that conve... more » Gearhead_42 - Nibbles ate my garage!: Any thoughts on the best wide angle performer? That's a spec that's tough to find listed anywhere... #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more » Ninety-9: There is a misprint in the graph. Zi8 won the outdoor, but the graph shows indoor. I also don't see how the nano fits into the group. Aside from th... more » -
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Ultimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison
Pocket camcorders are a hot holiday gift, but due to their nearly identical feature sets, it can be tough to tell which is best—so I tested seven of these humble unitaskers to make your decision easier. You're welcome. More » -
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HD Media Player Battlemodo: Apple TV Killers
When Apple TV 3.0 came out, we were unimpressed. Readers asked what else they could use to play their many videos. Here are five nice ones for your needs—nearly all cost less, and do more, than ATV. UPDATED More » -
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$1000 1080p Projector Battlemodo: Optoma HD20 vs Vivitek H1080FD
The idea of a $1000 1080p projector is enticing, but are the first products to reach this price, the VIvitek H1080FD and the Optoma HD20, any good? Yes, yes they are. More » -
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Win 7 Laptop Battlemodo: Thin and Lights For Under $800
A group of 13-inch laptops priced around $800 have been hitting the gym hard, like that Russian guy Rocky fought, in order to shed the pounds and learn to run for hours. But one is the best. More » -
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Bluetooth Headphone Battlemodo: The Best Isn't the Best
Chances are, your phone—yes, even your iPhone—supports Stereo Bluetooth, but not that many people actually use the feature. We've gathered up the best A2DP headphones to either a) figure out why, or b) ask, why not? More » -
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iPhone Navigation App Battlemodo, Part II: The Best Cheap GPS App
When I published the turn-by-turn navigation app battlemodo, many readers asked me to evaluate some other popular choices. Because everything I do, I do for you, here are CoPilot, GoKivo and Sygic, a.k.a. the best of the rest: More » -
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Task Chair Battlemodo: Herman Miller Setu vs. Steelcase Cobi
Two of the biggest names in office chairs, Herman Miller and Steelcase, both recently released a relatively affordable task chair, each with its own quirks and charms. But which should you convince your office manager to buy? More » -
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Wireless Ebook Readers: Which One'll Burn Down the Bookstore?
With the Sony Reader Daily Edition, the 3G-enabled ebook reader battle is pitched. At the end of this year, it'll fight Amazon's Kindle 2 and DX and Plastic Logic's eReader to the death. Here's how they all stack up now: More » -
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The Best iPhone Navigation App: TeleNav vs. Navigon vs. TomTom
I'm happy to report that the leading car navigation apps for the iPhone work surprisingly well. Not only that, but for the next week, there's a clear choice for best app. More » -
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Canon Rebel T1i vs Nikon D5000: Entry-Level DSLR Battlemodo
Nikon and Canon—eternally locked in battle—do each other good by keeping product quality neck and neck. But in the newest entry-level DSLR shootout, if there has to be a winner, it's Canon's Rebel T1i. More » -
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Toughcam Battle: Canon PowerShot D10 vs. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Both Panasonic and Canon announced their first water- and shock-proof compact toughcams earlier this year, and we've taken them underwater for a test. Which is better for capturing your summertime antics both wet AND wild? -
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Nikon D5000 vs. Canon T1i: Place Your Bets
Nikon's D5000 and Canon's Rebel T1i are the two hottest sub-$1000 cameras ever created. But which one is hotter? The specs and shots below say plenty—but tomorrow we give you the final verdict. -
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From the Archives: Our Cut-the-Crap Earphone Battlemodo
You probably know that your stock earbuds are doing a disservice to you and your music, but choosing an in-ear headphone upgrade from the indistinguishable masses can seem impossible. So we did it for you. More » -
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Ultimate Battle: The Snuggie vs. Slanket vs. Freedom Blanket vs. Blankoat
The Slanket, the Snuggie, the Freedom Blanket or the supremely expensive and extravagant Blankoat? This is the most important question of the millennium. You're about to know the answer. More » -
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Dealzmodo: $50 For an Incredible iPod Speaker Dock
If you've read Gizmodo since 2007, you may remember our iPod Dock Bracket. After 17 head-to-head matches, the Grifin Amplifi came out on top as champion. And now it's just $50. More » -
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Battlemodo: Energizer vs Duracell Rechargeable Batteries
Duracell vs Energizer was one of the headlining tech fights of the '80s, as Walkmanseseses chewed through cell after cell. Today, a better match up is the one between their rechargeable batteries. More »
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Ski Resort Snow Report iPhone App Battlemodo
It's snowing all over the country and ski season in the US is kicking off hard this weekend. Here's my rundown on all major iPhone snow-report apps, and my pick of the worthiest. -
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Cheap HDTV Battlemodo: The Best Sets Under $900
With so much financial strife, it sounds insane to splurge on an HDTV now. Good thing there are 40" or bigger sets to be had for under $900. But which ones don't suck? -
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Windows Mobile Browser Battlemodo: Can You Get the Real Internet?
Many of you asked for a re-do of Windows Mobile browser testing after our Battlemodo declared the platform beyond worthless for surfing. So here it is, the internet running on Windows Mobile's finest hardware. More »

