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Samsung's CES blitz included a tease of five new camcorders, but precious little in the way of launch details. Some of the mystery has ended, as two of the camcorders -- the QF20 and W300 -- are at last hitting US stores. The QF20 caters to the Internet crowd and, for $350, will let you upload your 20x-zoomed 1080p videos straight to Facebook, Picasa or YouTube without thrusting a computer into the process. If you're more concerned about your camera surviving a rafting trip than producing viral videos, the W300 will give you dustproofing, 15-foot waterproofing and 6-foot shockproofing in a pocketable form for a more frugal $160. We're still waiting on launches for the camcorders' closely-related F80, Q20 and W350 (pictured) cousins, but for now you can catch full details of the QF20 and W300 after the break.

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Samsung ships QF20 camcorder with WiFi, toughened-up W300 pocket cam originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 20:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcordercamcorderscameracamerasdust proofdustprooffacebookpicasapocket camcorderPocketCamcorderqf20ruggedsamsungsharingshock proofShockProofvideovideo cameraVideoCameraw300water proofwaterproofwifiyoutubeWed, 16 May 2012 20:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba Camileo Air10 WiFi camcorder available now for $160 from HSN]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/toshiba-camileo-air10-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/toshiba-camileo-air10-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/toshiba-camileo-air10-shipping/#comments Toshiba Camileo Air10 WiFi camcorder available now for $160 from HSN
Remember that Toshiba full HD WiFi camcorder we got our hands on back at CES? Well, if you've been jonesin' for one since January, you're in luck. The Camileo Air10 is now available from HSN for the "event price" of $159.95 and ships with a 4GB SDHC card. In case you're a bit hazy on the details, the Air10 is ready for uploads and live-streaming without being anchored to a computer. It shoots 16 megapixel photos and the aforementioned 1080p video before sending it on to services like UStream, YouTube, Facebook, Picasa and Twitvid. You may want to decide quickly, though, as the "HSN price" is $20 higher. Need a refresher on how the Camileo Air10 performed on the show floor? Take a peek back at our sample video.

Toshiba Camileo Air10 WiFi camcorder available now for $160 from HSN originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We do love documenting our dirt-trail journeys to show our friends at, ah, dirt-trail bike club. If you feel the same way, then you'll love Sony's Bloggie Sport HD, which ships today. Announced at CES, it takes the features we know and love from the pocket camcorder and wraps it in a shock, dust and waterproof shell you can take to depths of five meters for up to an hour. Fancy watching one get played with underwater? We've got video to excite you ready for this weekend's extreme sports adventuring.

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Sony Bloggie Sport HD arriving in stores ready for your extreme weekend (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Camileo Air10 hands-on revisited: with sample video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Toshiba Camileo Air10 and Z100 3D hands-on



Sean Buckley contributed to this post.

Toshiba announces Camileo Air10, its first WiFi camcorder, and the Z100 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In spite of Cisco's lack of faith in the market for budget standalone camcorders, a number of companies such as Kodak and Samsung have carried on. Most notable among them, though, might be Sony, which has continued to innovate with its Bloggie line. The company's latest offering, the Bloggie Live adds WiFi to the equation, for wireless file transfers and, as the name not-so-subtly implies, live-streaming. But are these features enough to keep buyers interested in pocket camcorders, or is this too little, too late in a world where video-capturing smartphones are the norm?

Gallery: Sony Bloggie Live

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Sony Bloggie Live review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Bloggie on the CES show floor? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bloggiecamcordercesces 2012Ces2012exclusivepocket camcorderPocketCamcordersonysony bloggiesony camcorderSonyBloggieSonyCamcorderSun, 08 Jan 2012 15:43:00 EST<![CDATA[IRL: Kirby Sentria, Sony bloggie-MHS-FS1 and the OLPC XO laptop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/14/irl-kirby-sentria-sony-bloggie-mhs-fs1-and-the-olpc-xo-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/14/irl-kirby-sentria-sony-bloggie-mhs-fs1-and-the-olpc-xo-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/14/irl-kirby-sentria-sony-bloggie-mhs-fs1-and-the-olpc-xo-laptop/#commentsWelcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

Let's just cut to the chase: this week's IRL is a little schizophrenic. On the one hand, you've got Andy singing his bloggie's praises, Terrence waxing philosophical about his unused OLPC XO and Darren ranting about his grandmother's vacuum cleaner. Do you like camcorders that are not a smartphone? Do you despise door-to-door Sentria salesmen? Good. Let's hit it, then.

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IRL: Kirby Sentria, Sony bloggie-MHS-FS1 and the OLPC XO laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Andy BowenAndyBowenbloggieDarren MurphDarrenMurphKirbyKirby SentriaKirbySentriaMHS-FS1OLPCOLPC XOOlpcXopocket camcorderpocket camcordersPocketCamcordersSentriaSonySony bloggie-MHS-FS1sony bmgSony MHS-FS1SonyBloggie-mhs-fs1SonyBmgSonyMhs-fs1Terrence OBrienTerrenceObrienvacuumvacuum cleanersVacuumCleanersvacuumsWed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung W200 waterproof / rugged 1080p camcorder review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/samsung-w200-waterproof-rugged-1080p-camcorder-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/samsung-w200-waterproof-rugged-1080p-camcorder-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/samsung-w200-waterproof-rugged-1080p-camcorder-review/#comments Samsung slid its 'multi-proof' W200 pocket cam out a couple of months back, and we've spent the past few weeks testing it out in a place that's no stranger to water (read: the Big Island of Hawaii). Hailed as a waterproof and shockproof 1080p pocket camcorder, it most resembles a ruggedized version of Cisco's now-deceased Flip HD, and it's definitely a heck of a lot more petite than Canon's PowerShot D10 -- a waterproof P&S that we reviewed back in June of '09. Aside from putting high-def recording capabilities in the palm of your pruney hand, the W200's other key selling point is the trifecta of digits to the left of the decimal. At just $150 on the street, it's certainly classifiable as a bargain in the category, but does it deliver results worthy of laud? Read on for our take!

Gallery: Samsung W200 1080p camcorder hands-on and unboxing

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Samsung W200 waterproof / rugged 1080p camcorder review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vivitar may have bad-mouthed newfangled digital cameras last year, but that hasn't stopped it from selling them. The company's latest is the 690 HD, a compact, Flip-like camcorder that records 720p video and is rated for use up to ten feet underwater. You'll also get an SD card slot for storage and a 2-inch LCD 'round back, but you'll have to make do without other niceties like an optical zoom or HDMI port -- compromises that shouldn't be too hard to take considering the $60 price tag.

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Vivitar rolls out 690 HD camcorder: waterproof, 720p, $60 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony tears down Bloggie 3D, iFixit helps (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're pretty sure that most of the attention Toshiba receives today will center around the handful of laptops it unveiled this morning (particularly this handsome devil). But the outfit also managed to slip in some camcorder news -- those Camileo P100 and B10 models it announced for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East are now on sale in the US. If you recall, both camcorders shoot 1080p video and snap 16 megapixel stills, though the pistol-shaped P100 adds 5X optical zoom -- still an uncommon spec for pocket cam. The P100 is available now for $180, while the Flip-inspired B10 can be had for $120. PR after the break.

Continue reading Toshiba's Camileo P100 and B10 continue their world tour, arrive stateside

Toshiba's Camileo P100 and B10 continue their world tour, arrive stateside originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Casio Tryx (EX-TR100) hands-on

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Casio Tryx (EX-TR100) review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 12:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cisco may have washed its hands of pocket camcorders, but Olympus is ready to dive into the market with gusto. The company, best known for its cameras and voice recorders, just brought those two worlds together by announcing the LS-20M, a handheld whose relatively high-end audio specs should help it go toe-to-toe with Zoom. In addition to 1080p video, the LS-20M records 24 bit / 96 hHz Linear PCM audio using a pair of condenser mics. Alas, at $300 it has a small 2-inch screen and no optical zoom, but at least Olympus borrowed four of the visual effects that make its PEN cameras so fun to use. Look for it in June, and in the meantime, hit the PR for more details.

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Olympus' LS-20M boasts dual mics and 1080p recording, split personality originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 May 2011 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Bloggie 3D now available for aspiring James Camerons everywhere originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Toshiba's waterproof Camileo BW10 does 1080p video, 5 megapixel stills for $150

Toshiba's waterproof Camileo BW10 does 1080p video, 5 megapixel stills for $150 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cisco may not have seen a bright future in the pocket camcorder business, but it seems that Samsung would beg to differ -- it's just announced its new W200 Pocket Cam, which it proudly boasts is "multi-proof." That means it will hold up in harsh conditions and keep on working underwater (up to three meters deep, at least), and capture some full 1080p video in the process. You'll also get 5 megapixel still images from the camera, a microSD card slot to store them on (no internal storage, it seems), a 2.3-inch LCD 'round back, and the usual built-in USB connector. Still no word on a price, but Samsung says this one will be available sometime next month. Full press release is after the break.

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Samsung announces 'multi-proof' W200 Pocket Cam with 1080p recording originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week's announcement that Cisco is shuttering its Flip Video business was but the latest twist in the history of the market share-leading device. The Flip got its start after its creator, Pure Digital, modified its original disposable camcorder to be reusable after hackers showed it could be done. And its success continued to defy convention that the product would resonate against a slew of digital cameras and increasingly competent smartphones that could shoot competitive -- and even high definition -- video.

The Flip also soared above the market share of companies with far stronger brands such as Sony and Kodak, although the latter made gains on a string of hits, including the 1080p-shooting Zi8 and waterproof PlaySport. It even fought back an initial foray from Apple's iPod nano and was still holding its own after the debut of the latest iPod touch, which took the HD video capture feature from the iPhone and made it available without a contract. Yes, the Flip hung tough. That's why its cancellation says volumes about Cisco, the company that acquired it for some $590 million in stock.

Cisco needed to show growth with a consumer product line that could not be easily augmented with acquisitions and that derived little connection with the mother brand -- even less than Linksys, the company's networking line. Cisco certainly tried. But the Flip group made a few false moves that stuck out like a pop-out USB connector, and with little of that spring-loaded joy.

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Switched On: Flip-flops originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bloggie TouchBloggieTouchcamcorderCiscocolumnFlipFlip Slide HDFlip SlideHDFlip VideoFlipShareFlipShareTVFlipSlideHdFlipVideoKodakPlayTouchpocket camcorderPocketCamcorderPure DigitalPureDigitalRoss RubinRossRubinSlideHDSonySwitched OnSwitchedOnSun, 17 Apr 2011 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Cisco's axing of Flip had an additional casualty: the unannounced FlipLive streaming camera]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/ciscos-axing-of-flip-had-an-additional-casualty-the-unnannounc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/ciscos-axing-of-flip-had-an-additional-casualty-the-unnannounc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/ciscos-axing-of-flip-had-an-additional-casualty-the-unnannounc/#comments So Flip Video's last offering wasn't terribly amazing, but we had faith that the USB pocket camcorder would get back to its simplistic roots -- you know, until Cisco axed the whole division, along with 550 souls. Well, the truth is that the company was indeed working on something rather cool, and though we'd only heard whispers until now, the New York Times' David Pogue says the day after Cisco brought down the guillotine is when the FlipLive was due to hit shelves. It would have been a livestreaming camera, connected with WiFi to the cloud, allowing users to share johnny-on-the-spot videos with the entire world in real time. Instead, the camera and its little red button are off to that great big server in the sky.

Cisco's axing of Flip had an additional casualty: the unannounced FlipLive streaming camera originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CiscoSystemsflipflip camflip liveflip videoFlipCamflipliveFlipVideohandheld camHandheldCamkiakillkilledlivestreamLiveStreamingpocket camcorderPocketCamcorderTelepresenceRobotunannouncedThu, 14 Apr 2011 23:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Cisco killing Flip line of camcorders, axing 550 employees in restructuring effort]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/cisco-killing-flip-line-of-camcorders-shakes-fist-at-hd-recordi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/cisco-killing-flip-line-of-camcorders-shakes-fist-at-hd-recordi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/cisco-killing-flip-line-of-camcorders-shakes-fist-at-hd-recordi/#comments Oh Flip, how far you've come. And, of course, how far you've fallen. Once a spunky upstart with oddly shaped camcorders, you got snapped up by Cisco in Spring of 2009 for a hefty $590 million in stock. Now, according to Pocket-lint, you (and your moustaches) are done for. Cisco CEO John Chambers says the brand is being dispatched as the company refocuses, done in by the proliferation of high-definition sensors into smartphones and PMPs and the like. We had been waiting for the company's next products (if you'll recall, a WiFi-enabled Mino HD hit the FCC just a few months back), but at this point, it looks like those hopes and dreams will remain unfulfilled. We're awaiting comment from the company, and will update as it flies in.

Update: Looks like the "exit of some consumer operations" will lead to 550 employees being left out of work. If you'll recall, the outfit reported in February that sales of consumer products sank 15 percent, while profits slipped 18 percent as margins slid for a fourth consecutive quarter. Meanwhile, Umi will be integrated into the company's TelePresence product line and operate through an enterprise and service provider go-to-market model. In other words, Skype just ate Umi's lunch.

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Cisco killing Flip line of camcorders, axing 550 employees in restructuring effort originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: DXG brings Twist and Luxe pocket camcorders to CES 2011

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DXG gets vivacious with 1080p Twist and Luxe pocket camcorders originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pcamcordercesces 2011Ces2011DXGluxepocket camcorderPocketCamcordertwistvideo cameraVideoCameraThu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's CES camera lineup leaked, including Bloggie 3D upgrade?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/sonys-ces-camera-lineup-leaked-including-bloggie-3d-upgrade/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/sonys-ces-camera-lineup-leaked-including-bloggie-3d-upgrade/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/sonys-ces-camera-lineup-leaked-including-bloggie-3d-upgrade/#comments If Photo Rumors' recent scoop is legit, it looks like what could be Sony's entire CES 2011 camera lineup has leaked. While the site doesn't have access to full specs or photos of actual devices, it does have a list of models with some key features. Highlights include three new Bloggie video cameras: the Bloggie MHS-FS1 which will supposedly be a 5.1 megapixel affair with 4x digital zoom, up to two hours of HD video with a 2.7-inch LCD and 4GB of internal memory. Another Bloggie model, enticingly named the Bloggie 3D MHS-FS3 adds -- you guessed it -- 3D to the mix. The rest of the list comprises eleven different Cybershot models of various shapes and sizes. We'll know soon enough if these cameras are the real deal, and we'll get you a first look at them as fast as our hands can shoot photos. Until then, hit up the source link to peruse the entire, tantalizing text.

Sony's CES camera lineup leaked, including Bloggie 3D upgrade? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Casio shows off multi-hinged TRYX camera outside CES, prematurely outs press shots

Casio shows off multi-hinged TRYX camera outside CES, prematurely outs press shots originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 The Poco Pro from Iain Sinclair, manufacturers of fine tiny things, is said to be "the world's thinnest" 1080p HD pocket camcorder. Poco's specs tout dimensions of 54 x 85.6 x 5mm, much smaller than JVC's Picsio, Samsung's HMX-E10, and even Toshiba's Camileo, but we are definitely wary of image quality on a sensor as small as this one. We're not entirely sure we get the purpose of its optional WiFi capabilities, either -- the site claims they're for "wireless data transmission," but we don't know if that's to a PC or some sort of service. If you're dying to find out, you can reserve a Poco of your own for £100, or about $155, but be patient, this little guy won't hit the market until June.

Iain Sinclair Poco Pro: little camcorder, big expectations originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10801080p14 megapixel14MegapixelHDhd camcorderHD CamcordersHD videohd video cameraHdCamcorderHdCamcordersHdVideoHdVideoCameraIain Sinclair Poco ProIain SincliarIainSinclairPocoProIainSincliarpocket camcorderPocketCamcorderPocoPoco ProPocoProProThu, 23 Dec 2010 09:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Pockito wearable camcorder: endorsed by a knockoff Miley Cyrus and Joe McCreep]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/pockito-wearable-camcorder-endorsed-by-miley-cyrus-and-joe-mccr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/pockito-wearable-camcorder-endorsed-by-miley-cyrus-and-joe-mccr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/pockito-wearable-camcorder-endorsed-by-miley-cyrus-and-joe-mccr/#comments Hard to say where exactly iRes Technology found this guy on the right (Fake Miley clearly came from a nondescript party in the You Es Aye), but chances are he was sourced from same pool of megalomaniacs that MSI dipped into earlier this year. If you'll recall, iRes popped out its first wearable camcorder in July of last year, and the new edition is smaller, more capable and endorsed by voyeurs worldwide. The IRDC260 uCorder Pockito (2.5- x 1- x 0.5-inches) -- which is available in black / red colors -- is capable of being clipped onto just about anything; from there, it can log footage at 740 x 480 (30fps) onto a microSD card (2GB included). It syncs up with your PC via USB, and it can also double as a webcam should you need it to. Both hues are up for order right now at $99.99, and if you look even remotely like either of the individuals above, there's obviously nothing we can do or say to stop you from fulfilling your destiny.

Gallery: uCorder Pockito wearable camcorder

Pockito wearable camcorder: endorsed by a knockoff Miley Cyrus and Joe McCreep originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Viewsonic has been touting a whole range of 3D gadgets since IFA this summer, and it's now finally brought a few of them to North America. That includes the $180 3DV5 pocket camcorder, which was already released in Europe and does 720p video along with 5 megapixel stills (in both 3D and 2D), and the also-$180 3DPF8 8-inch digital photo frame, which will let you view 3D videos and photos without the need for 3D glasses. Joining those are the $330 DVP5 pocket camcorder, which isn't 3D but does pack a built-in projector, and the $150 DPF8-CAM Digital Photo Copier, which is actually an 8-inch digital photo frame with a built-in scanner to let you easily convert your snapshots to digital copies. Head on past the break for the complete press release, and hit up the gallery below for a closer look at the whole lot.

Gallery: Viewsonic 3DV5, 3DPF8, DVP5, and DPF8-CAM

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Viewsonic rolls out 3DV5 pocket camcorder, other gadgets of 2D and 3D varieties originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Viewsonic introduces 3DV5 3D pocket camcorder, no glasses required

Viewsonic introduces 3DV5 3D pocket camcorder, no glasses required originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 09:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d camcorder3dCamcorder3DV5720pautosterescopiccamcorderhd camcorderHdCamcorderpocket camcorderPocketCamcorderViewsonicSat, 30 Oct 2010 09:56:00 EST<![CDATA[3M Shoot 'n Share camcorder projector gets reviewed, does what it says on the box]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/3m-shoot-n-share-camcorder-projector-gets-reviewed-does-what-i/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/3m-shoot-n-share-camcorder-projector-gets-reviewed-does-what-i/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/3m-shoot-n-share-camcorder-projector-gets-reviewed-does-what-i/#comments You should know by now that the 3M Shoot 'n Share is aptly named: it shoots 720p video and stills, and it shares with a 640 x 480 built-in pico projector. Simple, yes? What you might not know is how well the thing actually works, and for that we have a helpful review from PicoProjector-info. It basically confirms any fears you might've had about the combination: it's not the best pocket camcorder, and it's not the best pico projector (even 3M's own similarly-specced MPro-150 model bests it). The good news is that it absolutely works, and is certainly passable in both of its stated aims, along with being fairly easy to operate. Not too bad for $300.

3M Shoot 'n Share camcorder projector gets reviewed, does what it says on the box originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GE goes rugged with Flip-esque DV1 HD camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcorderdv1flipgege dv1GeDv1pocket camcorderPocketCamcordervideo cameraVideoCameraWed, 29 Sep 2010 02:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Joby's Gorillapod Video breaks cover at Photokina, complete with swivel arm]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/jobys-gorillapod-video-breaks-cover-at-photokina-complete-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/jobys-gorillapod-video-breaks-cover-at-photokina-complete-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/jobys-gorillapod-video-breaks-cover-at-photokina-complete-with/#comments
 Joby has pretty much set the standard for portable, flexible, curious looking tripods, and while it has evolved over the years to include support for bulky DSLRs, it hasn't really made the same strides to cover the burgeoning pocket camcorder realm. Until today. Here in Köln, the outfit used Photokina as a launching pad for their newest portable tripod, the Gorillapod Video. For all intents and purposes, this is a classic Gorillapod with an omni-directional positioning video head, an extension arm for pans and tilts and magnetic feet for connecting it to your nearby barn. There's a small button on the head that allows the swivel arm to collapse for even easier travel, and during our moments with it here on the show floor, we were duly impressed with how it held the pocket camcorder strapped on top of it. It's available to order right now for $29.95, with shipments expected within the next fortnight. You know the drill -- gallery's below if you're craving more.

Gallery: Joby Gorillapod Video hands-on at Photokina 2010

Gallery: Joby Gorillapod Video press shots

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Joby's Gorillapod Video breaks cover at Photokina, complete with swivel arm originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Moving on to the camcorders, the CG21 ($149) is a typical pistol-grip machine with a 10 megapixel sensor, the ability to capture 1080i, a 10x optical zoomer and an SDXC card slot. The $199 GH3 looks more like your mother's Handycam of old, offering a similar 10 megapixel sensor, SDHC card slot, 10x optical zoom and 1080i video capture. The starlet was the $199 PD1, a Flip Video-styled camcorder with dual microphones, 10 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, SDXC card slot, 1080/30p recording, an integrated USB arm and a rather impressive rear LCD. The whole lot is making its way out to dealers now, so feel free to start poking and prodding if you must. Galleries are below, per usual.

Gallery: Sanyo VPC-E1500TP hands-on at Photokina 2010

Gallery: Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD1 camcorder hands-on at Photokina 2010

Gallery: Sanyo VPC-GH3 camcorder hands-on at Photokina 2010

Sanyo debuts E1500TP point-and-shoot alongside Xacti CG21, PD1 and GH3 camcorders originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The 8GB Ultra also sports a new FlipPort expansion port, which is the centerpiece of the "Designed for Flip" accessory program. All kinds of things can plug into the FlipPort; highlights of the launch lineup include a Scoshe wireless microphone, an iGo pico projector, and a SeaGate portable hard drive / storage extender. Cisco tells us the FlipPort will hit the other Flip models over time, and that it's expecting tons of Designed for Flip accessories -- beyond those for the new FlipPort, there will be a Bower magnetic wide angle lens and loads of new cases. It's an interesting sort of complexity to offer on a camera otherwise almost aggressive in its simplicity.

The MinoHD line also nabs the new image stabilizer and 720p/60 video mode -- the new silver 4GB MinoHD will retail for $179.99, while the matte black 8GB MinoHD will run $229.99. All the new models can be ordered on Flip's website today, and if personalization if your thing, each can be customized with different designs or an uploaded picture of your own. We can't say there's a lack of new stuff, and while we're still a bit confused by the absence of 1080p recording and a still shot mode, there's something to be said for the company's studious focus on simplicity. Whether 720p/60 video can hold up to the competition's 1080p is still a giant question mark, but we just got our review models and we'll let you know how things go later this week. Until then, enjoy some of the beauty shots below as well as the full press release after the break.

Gallery: Flip UltraHD and MinoHD hands-on

Gallery: Flip UltraHD and MinoHD press shots

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Flip updates UltraHD and MinoHD, rolls out new Designed for Flip accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcorderCiscoCisco SystemsCiscoSystemsDesigned for FlipDesignedForFlipflipFlip MinoHDflip ultra hdFlip UltraHDflip videoFlipMinohdFlipUltraHdFlipVideoMinoHdpocket camcorderPocketCamcorderMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[3M Shoot 'N Share does just that: shoots 720p, shares with its built-in pico]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/3m-shoot-n-share-does-just-that-shoots-720p-shares-with-its-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/3m-shoot-n-share-does-just-that-shoots-720p-shares-with-its-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/3m-shoot-n-share-does-just-that-shoots-720p-shares-with-its-b/#comments 3M may have snuck out two pico projectors for the guy in the boardroom yesterday, but its latest handheld is clearly designed for after-hour usage. Figuring it can leverage its projector roots and jump right on into the camcorder / camera side of things, the company's Shoot 'N Share packs a 5 megapixel sensor that can capture 720p MP4 video as well as take stills. Once you're done recording, you can tap the capacitive projector button and display it on the wall (or in our style, on someone's forehead). We figured with only 14 lumens of brightness it would be fairly dim, but some recorded video was actually bright enough to make out in a fairly light room. However, it only projects at 640 x 480, though we guess for $299 we didn't expect much more. The projector... er, camera, has a microSD card slot and HDMI jack on its edges, but it's definitely chunkier than we'd like. Hit the shots below to decide for yourself and the press release after the break for a few extra details.

Gallery: 3M Shoot N' Share

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3M Shoot 'N Share does just that: shoots 720p, shares with its built-in pico originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3m3M Shoot n Share3mShootNShare720p720pCamcordercamcordercamerahands-onpepcompicopocket camcorderPocketCamcorderprojectorprojector cameraProjectorCameraShoot n ShareShootNShareThu, 16 Sep 2010 17:52:00 EST<![CDATA[ReadySteady pocket camcorder stabilizer review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/readysteady-camera-stabilizer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/readysteady-camera-stabilizer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/readysteady-camera-stabilizer-review/#comments What is this strange pendulum hanging below the camcorder? An external battery? Some eccentric fashion accessory from the Far East? Actually, this is the ReadySteady: a camera stabilizer (and potentially a stand) designed for use with various pocket camcorders such as the Flip Mino, Sony Bloggie, Sanyo Xacti (like our HD1010 here) and Kodak PlayTouch. The device really is as simple as it looks -- it consists of just a two-part 3.5-ounce aluminum disc and a flexible camera stand, the latter of which can be stored within the disc. Likewise, the instructions are pretty straightforward: simply poke the stand through the disc, screw it into your camcorder, put a grip near your camcorder's bottom, and then apply some force onto the disc with your other hand (as pictured). Voilà! So, does this $29.99 device work? And is it worth it? Read on to find out -- an extensive test video awaits you after the break.

Gallery: ReadySteady camera stabilizer review

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ReadySteady pocket camcorder stabilizer review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo has announced another one of them there Xacti digicams, this time geared for the social media crowd. The VPC-GH4, like its sibling the VPC-GH2, features Full HD 1080 video recording; and unlike the aforementioned GH2, integrates YouTube, Facebook, and Picasa uploads -- as well as Twitter notifications. But at what cost? Well, the newer model sees still photos dumbed down to 10 megapixels (the precursor featured 14 megapixel stills), but then again it's set to retail at $200 -- so it's, like, $50 cheaper. Want a closer look? Want the full scoop straight from the PR itself? Can't wait until it hits store shelves later this month? All your wishes will be granted after the break. But you should probably get some better wishes.

Continue reading Sanyo launches Xacti VPC-GH4 full HD camcorder with YouTube, Facebook integration

Sanyo launches Xacti VPC-GH4 full HD camcorder with YouTube, Facebook integration originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcorderfacebookGH4picassapocket camcorderPocketCamcordersanyosanyo xactiSanyoXactisocial mediasocial networkingSocialMediaSocialNetworkingtwittervideo cameraVideoCameraVPC-GH4xactiyoutubeThu, 09 Sep 2010 11:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Kodak PlayTouch preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/kodak-playtouch-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/kodak-playtouch-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/kodak-playtouch-preview/#comments While Sony's new Bloggie Touch provides the template for how simple and easy a touchscreen camcorder could really be, Kodak's similarly well built and attractive PlayTouch provides a stark contrast, with a modicum of simplicity on the surface, but a megaton of functionality to uncover. The PlayTouch isn't as pick-up-and go as the Bloggie, but the basic touchscreen controls can be quickly mastered. What sets the PlayTouch apart are the in-depth features like an external microphone jack (complete with gain control), video effects (like black & white and sepia modes), and the particularly ambitious video editor. You can only trim shots and extract stills from that latter mode, but paired with the newer generation EasyShare functionality that lets you pre-assign photos and videos for upload to YouTube and Facebook, among other services, you can almost completely avoid using your computer as anything but a dumb pipe to the internet.

The PlayTouch really isn't a "gift it to your grandma" sort of camcorder; even with a $230 pricetag you still have to bring your own SD card, there's no built-in storage, and most of the higher end functionalities like the external audio jack will be lost on the general populace. Still, if you're looking for a pocket camcorder that is more than just a dumb pocket camcorder, Kodak seems to be continuing the niche it carved out for itself originally with the Zi8.

Gallery: Kodak PlayTouch preview

Kodak PlayTouch preview originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That big record button on the front? You press it, and it records stuff. The responsive touchscreen UI takes care of secondary issues, like playing back that stuff you recorded, swapping resolution (it shoots at up to 1080p), setting a timer, and more detailed settings, with four well placed icons, while a touch slider operates the digital zoom. If you hold the camera like a still camera and tap the camera shutter button now naturally placed on the top you can take 12.8 megapixel stills (okay, we lied, there are two buttons, three if you count the on / off button). Despite the slim, sexy design of the camera, Sony still worked in a pop-out USB plug and a full sized HDMI jack. Even the $180 / $200 price (for 4GB or 8GB of storage) is surprisingly good. Just a reminder, in case you'd forgotten: the Bloggie Touch is built by Sony. We'll be looking forward to its October launch.

Gallery: Sony Bloggie Touch preview

Sony Bloggie Touch preview: an actually simple 'simple camcorder' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Camileo S30 and P20 pocket camcorders get touchscreens originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kodak just kicked out a pair of devices with its Playtouch pocket camcorder and EasyShare M590 point and shoot. Kodak's $229.95 Playtouch is capable of shooting image stabilized 1080p video with stereo audio to SDHC cards. A 3-inch capacitive touchscreen gives you plenty of room to edit your video (or extract a still) on camera before flipping out the USB arm for a quick PC transfer. Otherwise, an HDMI jack lets you pump that digital keepsake right to the living room television without the PC assist. Rounding things out are an external microphone jack and Share button that makes it easy to push those memories to YouTube or FaceBook, or send via email if that's your preference. Kodak's rather mundane $199.99 EasyShare M590 is being billed as the world's slimmest digital camera with 5x optical zoom. Otherwise, things simmer down with a 2.7-inch LCD, some kind of image stabilization, face recognition, unspecified HD video capture, and microSD card support. And as you'd expect, the M590 also features a Share button that makes tagging and uploading photos and video to social media sites like Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube a snap. M590 image and press releases after the break. Expect both cameras to ship sometime in the fall.

Continue reading Kodak's Playtouch 1080p pocket camcorder and EasyShare M590 announced

Kodak's Playtouch 1080p pocket camcorder and EasyShare M590 announced originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2BK 1080p pocket camcorder with 3x optical zoom

Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2BK 1080p pocket camcorder with 3x optical zoom originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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