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How to Buy a Camcorder

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800

Whether you want shots of your new baby or to be the next Stanley Kubrick, there's a digital camcorder out there for you. Let us be your guide.

Memorex MyVideo HDPocket Camcorder: A Solid Budget Buy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

The Memorex MyVideo HD pocket camcorder won't bowl you over, but its feature set represents good value for the price.

Great Tech Gadgets: When Spouses Collide

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0800

Your tech dream may be your significant other's nightmare. Here are the items our married tech experts drool over (while belittling one another's choices).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Lets You Fine-Tune Photos and Video

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:15:00 -0800

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is a powerful, semicompact megazoom camera with an awesome range of controls for both stills and video.

Pocket HD Camcorders Buying Guide

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:50:12 -0800

Convenient and affordable, HD pocket camcorders make it easy to shoot a video. It's as easy and point-and-shoot. They are limited in important ways--they lack...

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:50:12 -0800

Kodak Zi8 Pocket Camcorder Shows Impressive HD Video Quality

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

The full-featured Zi8 captures the best HD pocket-camcorder footage we've seen, but its interface and digital zoom often get in the way.

Memorex MCC225 MyVideo

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:34 -0800

Memorex's MCC225 MyVideo HD pocket camcorder records 720p high-definition footage, snaps 5-megapixel still photos, and has a retractable USB connector, like most...

Holiday Camera Gift Guide

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Whether you're shopping for a socialite, an advanced photographer, a YouTube star, or your crazy uncle, you'll find the perfect camera here.

Sanyo VPC-WH1

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:32 -0800

There are only two reasons to buy Sanyo's Xacti VPC-WH1 high-definition (HD) camcorder, but they're good reasons: It's inexpensive, and it's waterproof. For...

JVC Picsio GC-FM1

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:50:30 -0800

On paper, JVC's Picsio GC-FM1 pocket high-definition (HD) camcorder is loaded. But pocket-camcorder championships aren't won on paper, they're won on-screen and...

Memorex MyVideo HD Camcorder

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:26:00 -0800

The Memorex MyVideo HD pocket camcorder won't bowl you over with its performance or build quality, but its feature set is a good value for the price.

Our Tech Holiday Wish List: 10 Cool Gadgets We Really, Really Want

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Colorful netbooks, personal TV systems, powerful digital cameras, and a potent Webcam: Our list is made, and we're checking it twice.

Cameras and Camcorders in the PC World 100

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:00 -0700

Whether you're into digital SLRs, point-and-shoots, or high-def camcorders, this collection has a winner for you.

The PC World 100: Best Products of 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:40:00 -0700

A laptop that recharges wirelessly, a CPU that leaves the competition in the dust, and a top pick that's changing the face of computing--these are just three of the items in our PC World Top 100 list of the best products of the year.

2009 PC World 100, Listed Alphabetically

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Ranking

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Category

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

Canon Vixia HF S10

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:20:14 -0700

Canon's Vixia HF S10 generates some of the best high-definition video and still images we've seen from a HD camcorder. Add the impressively deep and professional...

JVC GC-FM1 HD Pocket Camcorder

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700

The JVC GC-FM1 HD pocket camcorder shoots some of the best bright-light video we've seen, but it's hampered by its plastic build, its finicky controls, and the execution of its marquee features.

Flip MinoHD (120 Minutes)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:40:18 -0700

After updating the Flip Ultra pocket camcorder to shoot in 720p high-definition (HD) video, Cisco turned its sights on the Flip MinoHD. The smallest of the Flip...

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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:40:18 -0700

Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:20:12 -0700

Sanyo's Xacti VPC-FH1 is a high-definition (HD) camcorder that delivers good-looking video and stills. However, the tradeoff comes in its lack of bells and...

The Best Tech Deals of the Week

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:45:00 -0700

We'll show you where to find the best prices on an HP tablet PC, two Sony camcorders, a Samsung touchscreen phone, and more.

Does the Flip Camcorder Have a Future?

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:01:00 -0700

The New Flip MinoHD sounds cool, but you have to wonder how long people will need to buy standalone, low-end camcorders.

Flip Video MinoHD (Second Generation) Pocket Camcorder

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:01:00 -0700

The second-generation Flip MinoHD is the sexiest and most solidly built pocket camcorder we've seen yet, and it backs those refinements up with very good video quality.

New Flip MinoHD Pocket Camcorder Has Solid Improvements

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Slick looks, a solid metal build, and a number of refinements make the second-generation Flip Video MinoHD one hot pocket camcorder.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 Waterproof HD Camcorder

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0700

For many users, this camcorder's waterproof housing and low price will compensate for its average image quality.

AIR 2.0 Will Flow to Flip Cams, Local Apps

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:30:11 -0700

Adobe has unveiled an update to its AIR runtime environment, due in beta later this year, that gives it greater access to local desktop resources.

Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:32:00 -0700

The Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V provides disappointing video performance, and its clever GPS capabilities aren't as useful as they could be.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:25:00 -0700

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1 camcorder provides very good performance for its quite reasonable price.

JVC Everio X GZ-X900

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:20:00 -0700

The GZ-X900's substandard low-light performance undercuts the camcorder's clever features and slick appearance.

Canon Vixia HF S10 High-Definition Camcorder

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:45:00 -0700

The HF S10 camcorder offers sharp and vibrant video and stills, and its truly robust manual controls make it a great choice for dedicated users.

Panasonic HDC-TM300 High-Definition Camcorder

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:45:00 -0700

The Panasonic HDC-TM300 camcorder captures good video and still images, allows deep manual control, and provides useful automated settings.

Sony Develops Single-lens 3D Camera

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:20:16 -0700

Sony has developed a movie camera capable of shooting 3D images with a single lens and plans to unveil it at next week's Ceatec show in Tokyo.

Apple iPod Nano's Video Capabilities: A Closer Look

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Everyone raves about the addition of a video camera to the iPod Nano, but is it really that impressive?

DXG Releases All-weather Pocket HD Camcorder

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:10:11 -0700

DXG today released the DXG-125V, a new addition to the company's affordable camcorder line. Priced at $140, the DXG-125V captures high definition video and...

The Best Tech Deals of the Week

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:45:00 -0700

We'll show you where to find the best prices on a Sony camcorder and HDTV, an Asus netbook, an Apple MacBook laptop, and an Apple iPod Nano.

Kodak Zi8

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:18:00 -0700

The full-featured Zi8 captures the best HD pocket-camcorder footage we've seen, but its interface and digital zoom often get in the way.

Review Roundup: Pocket HD Camcorders

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:20:16 -0700

Up until a year or so ago, camcorders were fairly bulky things. That has changed. Thanks to the development of camcorders that store their recordings on flash...

Head-to-Head: iPod Nano Video vs. Pocket Camcorders

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:10:00 -0700

How well does the new iPod Nano's video camera compare to a standard-definition pocket camcorder? Take a look at samples shot with a Nano, a Flip Mino, an iPhone 3GS, and a Kodak Zi8.

The Best Tech Deals of the Week

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:45:00 -0700

We'll show you where to find the best prices on an MSI nettop, a Nikon point-and-shoot camera, a Sony HandyCam, and more.

PC World Podcast 43: Gmail Fail, Pricey Netbooks, Game-Changing Camera

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:10:00 -0700

This week on the PC World Podcast, editors Tim Moynihan, Robert Strohmeyer, Darren Gladstone, and Mark Sullivan discuss some of the biggest tech happenings of the week.

Sony Eyes Consumer 3D Cameras as Way to Drive New Format

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:30:12 -0700

Recognizing that a shortage of content could doom its 3D push from the start, Sony is planning to launch cameras that give consumers the ability to shoot in 3D.

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Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:30:12 -0700

Giant International Intouch IT7150

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:20:15 -0700

The 7-inch Intouch IT7150 digital photo frame from Giant International may look futuristic, but it also just feels like today's plastic. Its touchscreen...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1: The Non-DSLR Camera We've Been Waiting For?

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:01:00 -0700

With a stylishly thin frame, a blend of beginner- and advanced-friendly features, and a couple of new interchangeable lenses to choose from, the Lumix DMC-GF1 looks like the best Micro Four-Thirds offering yet.

Samsung Unwraps RAW-Shooting, 24X-Optical Megazoom

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:33:00 -0700

The 12.5-megapixel HZ25W shoots 720p HD video and offers a feature set intended to lure both casual and more-advanced photographers.

Kodak Zx1

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:30:26 -0700

When Kodak released the Zi6 ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice ), its ease of use and very good video quality raised the bar and expectations for pocket HD...