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    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 »
    lucky_you: I own the Zi8. Personally, I really like it but be sure to get the latest Firmware (1.06 I believe now). It solved a lot of problems the Zi8 had when ... more »
    sharkync: To each their own, but I absolutely love the Zi8 and right now it's $149 on Amazon. Go for it. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more »
    NeoAkira: Why is the iPod nano even included? Everyone knows that it's a joke of a video recorder. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more »
    Nick: you guys did a review of this a bit more than a year ago and it has served me well. some of the 1080p video can be blurry a bit and other times look ... more »
    Invisible-Echidna: I don't know what Apple was thinking with the Nano cam... This might've been a different list if we got that iPod Touch camera that we were expecting.... more »
    N@tedog: Wait a sec. Since when does the nano take stills? Did I miss a firmware update? #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more »
  • #battlemodo

    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 »
  • #review

    Flip Mino HD Review: If it Ain't Broke...

    Flip's followup to the successful, caveman-easy Mino HD is fundamentally the same product, slightly better. The improvements are welcome, but there are still some issues I wish Flip would address. More »
  • #flip

    Next-Generation Flip MinoHD: Sleeker Design, Double the Memory

    The newest Flip MinoHD was just announced, and it's a lot like the first-gen, but with upgrades all around. You've got double the memory, a much sleeker aluminum design, bigger screen and HDMI port. Sweet! More »
  • #concepts

    Crazy Long-Lens HD Cam Concept Makes Flips and Vados Self Conscious

    I'd be ready to give in my Flip MinoHD for this Pioneer high-def camcorder concept in a second. The palm-sized device has been designed with a pivoting lens which can be maneuvered with touchscreen controls. More »
  • #weird

    Santa LeBron Gifts Unsuspecting Teammates With Flip Mino HD Cams

    It's probably just the latest of King James's half-hourly endorsement contract fulfillments, but it's still slightly weird to see the 'Bron at the 2009 MVP rostrum pulling Flip cams out of a Best Buy bag. More »
  • #lightningreview

    Flip UltraHD Camcorder Review

    The Flip UltraHD is the true sequel to the cheap, crappy-but-good enough camcorder that's smuggled 13 percent of the market and was once our favorite cheap camcorder. More »
  • #camcorders

    Creative Vado HD Pocket Camcorder Now Available

    The latest entrant into the compact, cheap camcorder running crew currently spearheaded by the Flip and all of its variants is now available—the Creative Vado shoots 720p, has HDMI-out and costs $200.
  • #camcorders

    Flip Cam Gets a Hi-Def Upgrade With 720p Shooting MinoHD

    Flip, the grandaddy of cheap camcorders, is the latest to join the hi-def video club with the release of the Flip MinoHD. The MinoHD joins the Zi6 and EZ300 in capturing 720p widescreen video, and it will save up to 60 minutes of footage on 4GB of built-in storage. Its the same size as the original Mino, and it has a 2-hour Li-ion battery—though with the way we've seen these HD cams suck down power, we're cautiously optimistic. The $230 camcorder comes in black or your own design, and while it's pricier than similar cams, Flip has a great reputation so we'll reserve judgment until we see it ourselves—which will be verrrrry soon. Stay tuned for a full review, fact sheet down below. [Flip] More »