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more about #pocketcamcorders Sirobin: I like how it says Cisco confirmed it, and yet this article is tagged "uncomfirmed"... more » ilerrantriat: I don't see how the sliding form factor would look good on a video camera :/ 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 » suburbancowboy: The Creative Vado HD was on sale for $89.99 on NewEgg last Sunday. At that price, it was a no brainer. #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 » -
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Three New JVC Everio Camcorders, Still Remember What They Are, Flash Camcorder Users?
I've always been fond of JVC Everio camcorders, but with the latest round of pocketcams grabbing attention for far too long, it's about time we reverted back to a model with a decent sensor. More » -
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Creative's Third Gen Vado HD Pocket Camcorder Has Improved Features, But Lower Storage Capacity
The third generation of Creative's Vado HD pocket camcorder improves on the last generation's features with better low light video recording, manual exposure adjustment, and motion detection modes, but for some odd reason only a 4GB model will be available. More » -
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Flip's Next Pocket Cam May Be a Wi-Fi Slider
Cisco, who makes the Battlemodo Champion Flip line of pocket camcorders, confirmed that next-gen Flips will have both Wi-Fi and a large sliding screen (though not touch), a significant departure in styling. I just hope they keep tactile buttons. [CrunchGear] -
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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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Vivitar DVR 150: Infrared Night Vision Waterproof Pocket Camcorder
I don't know how the new Vivitar DVR 150's quality will stack up against the Flip, but being waterproof down to 16 feet and having infrared night vision is a promising start. At least, for amateur submarine night porn filmmakers. More » -
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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 » -
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Now Available
The Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder sets itself apart from the cheap camcorder pack by capturing HD audio with two stereo condenser microphones. More » -
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Sanyo Xacti DXM-CG11 Pocket Camcorder Does 720p Video, May Have Built-in Eye-Fi
Though it's a budget model, the latest Xacti still has a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor that records 720p video (H.264 encoded MPEG-4). But the best part: it looks to have built-in Eye-Fi for super-easy wireless video/photos transfers to your computer. More » -
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Kodak Zi8 1080p Pocket Camcorder Review: Your Move, Flip
The gadget: A direct followup to the excellent Zi6 HD pocket cam, the Zi8 adds a 1080p 30fps mode, a lithium ion battery, image stabilization, HDMI-out and a mic jack. It's restyled too, and less pudgy. More » -
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Zoom Q3: Finally A Flip-Type Pocket Cam With Decent Audio
Our Battlemodo showed that while cheap pocket camcorder video quality has come a long way, audio quality is usually abysmal. The Zoom Q3 aims to change that with TWO directional microphones that can be focused much like a lens zooms.
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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. -
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Flip MinoHD Lightning Review (So Easy, a Caveman Can Do It)
The Gadget: The Flip MinoHD, the most recognizable name in pocket camcorder's HD camera, it shoots 720p video on 4GB of built-in memory. More » -
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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 »
