Kodak Zi8 reviewed, compared to Flip MinoHD

Chad Sapieha at Globetechnology.com said:

The popular Flip camcorder might have been the device that brought pocket-sized point ‘n' shoot video cameras into the limelight, but it's now facing some stiff competition from the Zi8, a snappy little HD recorder from Kodak which, if it could speak, would probably say “everything you can do I can do better.”

Kodak Zi8 Specs

Sensor type	1 / 2.5-type 5 MP CMOS
Lens	6.3 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus 35 mm equivalent: 61 mm (1080p), 46 mm (720p/60 fps, 720p, WVGA), 42 mm (still)
Zoom	4X digital
Display size	2.5 in.
Storage	128 MB internal memory[1], SD/SDHC card expansion slot
Focus modes	normal, macro
Focus range	normal: 100 cm–infinity macro: 15 cm
White balance	auto
File formats	video: H.264 (MOV), AAC LC still: JPEG
Capture mode	1080p (1920 × 1080, 30 fps) 720p/60 fps (1280 × 720, 60 fps) 720p (1280 × 720, 30 fps) WVGA (848 × 480, 30 fps) Still (5.3 MP, 16:9 widescreen, interpolated)
Microphone	yes (monoaural)
Speaker	yes
I/O interface	USB 2.0 (high speed), AV out, HDMI, DC in, external microphone jack (support stereo)
Tripod mount	1/4 in. standard
Power	KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004, AC adapter
Dimensions	2.4 × 4.5 × 0.9 in.
Weight	110 g (3.9 oz) without batteries

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Flip MinoHD Specs

Internal Memory:	4GB (60 minutes)
Screen Size:	1.5” (transflective TFT)
Screen Resolution:	528 x 132 pixels
Video Resolution:	1280 x 720
Frame Rate:	30 frames per second (constant frame rate, progressive scan)
Video Bitrate:	9.0Mbps (average - auto adaptive algorithm)
Video Format:	H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, saves as MP4 file
Lens Type:	Fixed Focus (1.5m to infinity)
Aperture:	f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments)
Zoom:	Smooth multi-step 2x digital
Interface:	8 Touch-Sensitive Capacitive Buttons (Power, Play, Delete, Record and 4 way navigation)
Dimensions:	3.94” x 1.97” x 0.63” (H x W x D)
PC Connection:	Built-in flip-out USB arm (up to 2.0 USB speed)
TV Out:	Composite Video (cable included)
Battery Life:	Rechargeable lithium ion battery, charges on both USB and Flip Video power adapter (buy now).
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Operating Systems:	Windows XP, Windows Vista
	Mac OSX

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Via theglobeandmail.com

Cisco launches Flipshare TV

Flipshare TV is a small box that plays 720p video on your TV or HDTV. The device comes with a remote and a USB dongle that connects your computer to the Flipshare base station box, which then connects to your TV. The device comes with software that installs on your computer, Flipshare 5.0, to manage your videos. Even if you don’t have a Flip camcorder, you can watch shared videos from friends who do online on so-called Flispshare channels.
The wireless USB adapter and base station connect to each other over Wi-Fi 802.11n, but do not interconnect with other Wi-Fi 802.11n devices, as they are preconfigured to only communicate with each other.

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DXG-125VR Camcorder reviewed, gets 9.5 stars

BerryReview.com has a new article dissecting the DXG-125VR 720p HD All-Weather Camcorder, let's see what they say:

You don't need a fancy name like Flip,Vado, or Zi6 to be the best. Just look at the DXG-125VR 720 HD Camcorder. The 125VR has a great splash-resistant design and has a rubber hand-grip that makes it easy to hold even when wet. Also because of the great rubber body you wont cringe if you drop it. Just like most portable video cams this one is super easy to use. You see that big red button in the center? That means record.

Included is a Li-ion Battery (NP-40),Camera Pouch, Headset, USB/AV Cable, HDMI Cable, Charger/Cord, CD and software. The 125VR is really small. It’s 2.52″ (W) x 0.88″ (D) x 4.13″ (H) and without the battery weighs 3 oz. The LCD screen is 2 inches with 2x digital zoom and 3MP on stills. Last but not least you can also use the device as a MP3 player.

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Read the full review of the DXG-125VR at berryreview.com

JVC Everio GZ-HD620

This new JVC Everio model boasts 1/4.1”, 3.32 megapixel CMOS image sensor and a 30x optic zoom Konica Minolta HD lens in such a compact body (53 mm x 63mmx115 mm) that weighs only 270 g. The CMOS image sensor features also Backside Illumination (BSI). Among other main specs are 2.7” LCD Monitor, 120 GB internal memory, Micro SDHC/SD card support, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video format support, Dolby Digital 2ch audio and USB (Mini), HDMI output (Mini, CEC supported), component output, AV output.

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 JVC Everio GZ-HD620 Specs

Model	GZ-HD620
Video / audio recording and playback method	(Video) MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 (AVCHD standard compliant) Dolby Digital 2ch (Audio) Dolby Digital 2ch
Sensor pixel count (effective)	332 megapixel 1/4.1 type CMOS sensor (effective pixels: at 116-138 million pixel video, 16:9 still 116-138 million pixels)
Lens	Konica Minolta HD lens Optical zoom: 30X Digital zoom: 200X F1.8～4.7 F value: video / still F1.8 ~ 4.7 ｆ3.0mm～90mm、 Focal length: video / still f3.0mm ~ 90mm, 35mm equivalent (16:9) 43.7mm ~ 1,311 mm
Filter Diameter	37.0mm (screw pitch 0.75mm)
Minimum illumination	4 lux  (Shutter speed: 1 / 30 pm)
LCD monitor (in pixels)	16:9 Aspect ratio 2.7 inches (12.3 million dots)
Still image compression	JPEG (DCF compliant, PRINT Image Matching Ⅲ compatible)
Media	Built-in 120GB hard drive, Micro SDHC / SD card
Output terminals	USB (Mini), HDMI output (Mini, CEC compatible), component output, AV output (φ3.5mm mini-plug), DC Input
Power	DC5.2V (With AC adapter) / DC3.6V (when using battery)
	Approximately 3.3W (LCD Backlight Time / XP mode)
Dimensions	115mm (W) 53mm × (H) 63mm × (depth) 115mm
Weight	Approximately 270g (approx 310g with battery)

Battery Type	BN-VG114 (included)	BN-VG121
Continuous shooting time (time taken real)	About 1 hour 20 minutes (45 minutes)	About 2 hours 5 minutes (about 1 hour 10 minutes)

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