Ultra Cool Gadgets

Become an instant celebrity or paparazzi with the Kodak Zi6 pocket video camera. Just hit record to capture the action, adventure and all the juicy details in stunning HD quality video. Make your cinematic debut on any HDTV. Or just pop the USB in the nearest PC and you’re ready to share the fun on YouTube. Edit, add and personalize your flick and then easily share it with your adoring fans. There is no such thing as “you should’ve been there” with the Zi6. Catch life as it happens.

Technical Details :
* Edit videos, add pictures and music and share your creation anywhere with the included video software CD.
* Go green with included precharged AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and battery charger.
* See it all on the vibrant 2.4-Inch LCD screen.
* Catch the highlights with slow-motion playback right in the palm of your hand.

Kodak Zi6 Highlights :
- Catch life as it happens
* Capture HD quality video (720p at 60 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio).
* Record hours of video with the expandable SD/SDHC card slot that can hold up to 32 GB.
- You’re the director
* See it all on a vibrant 2.4-inch LCD screen.
* Catch the highlights with slow motion playback right in the palm of your hand.
* Choose the video quality that works for you: HD at 60 fps, HD at 30 fps, or VGA (Video Graphics Array).
- Be creative with great video software.
* Edit and trim videos
* Add pictures and music to your videos to make cool mash-ups
* Grab still images from video frames to get that perfect shot
* Email your creations or upload to YouTube right from the software
- Show off your unique style with cool accessories.

PROS:
- Great tactile feel.
- Large sharp and bright LCD screen.
- Quick startup time.
- Decent battery life.
- SD slot lets you use large capacity cards for hours of recording capability.
- Amazing macro capability.

CONS:
- Lack of image stabilization makes shooting steady video difficult.
- Still image capture is not very good.
- Very poor low-light performance.
- No volume or mute control for the startup and shutdown chime.

The Sanyo HD1010 Xacti digital media camera with 10x optical zoom is a high-definition compact digital media device that combines both the functionality of a digital camera and a digital camcorder. The HD1010 offers advanced, next-generation video performance and high-quality stills in one small, lightweight camera. This powerful little device is designed to record either 1080P (30fps) or 1080i (60fps) high-definition video and 4-megapixel digital still images, all of which are handily stored to a convenient SD or SDHC memory card.

Technical Details :
* Records in HD 1080p or 1080i high-def digital video; takes 4 megapixel still images.
* Playback recordings on a 2.7-inch LCD display.
* Includes 10x optical zoom, plus video and still image stabilization.
* Features sequential shooting (7 FPS), plus face detection technology for video and photos (up to 12 faces).
* Comes with web cam functionality; USB 2.0 and S-Video output; SDHC flash memory compatible, plus 40 MB internal memory.

Sanyo Xacti HD1010 Highlights :
- 1080P (30fps) Incorporating the latest high-definition CMOS sensor, the Sanyo Xacti HD1010 camcorder captures either 1920×1080 (1080P) high-definition video at 30 frames-per-second or 1920×1080 (1080i) high-definition video at 60 fields-per-second.
- 10x optical HD lens : The HD1010’s fast f/1.8 lens is capable of allowing almost four times more light through to assist in lower light venues.
- Large 2.7-inch wide screen display.
- 4-megapixel still photos The Xacti HD1010 enables simultaneous shooting of 4-megapixel still images and HD (1920 x 1080 pixel) movie clips, with a simple press of the shutter button during the shooting of a movie clip.
- Face Detection/Chaser Technology.
- HDMI high-definition output It’s easy to share your high-definition movies on your HD television with the HD1010.
- Convenient SD/SDHC memory card The Sanyo Xacti HD1010 records high-definition and photos directly to a standard SD or SDHC Memory Card.
- Image stabilization.
- Sequential photo shoots up to 7 frames per second.
- Random access.
- Adjustable resolution modes.
- Easy camera to PC connection.
- Robust sound recording.
- Organization and in-camera editing.
- Ergonomic design.
- Super-fast startup.
- Manual controls and Easy HD playback.

PROS:
- Compact, easy to use and very stylish.
- Light weight.
- Intuitive menu system.

CONS:
- Price
- Screen rotation.

Nikon’s classically compact Coolpix P6000 combines 13.5 effective megapixels with a 4x wide-angle optical Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens for stunning prints as large as 20×30 inches. Nikon’s EXPEED image processor and Image stabilization make for sharp pictures. The incredible, bright 2.7-inch LCD and optical viewfinder make it easy to compose and share pictures. Get the ultimate in control and creativity with Program, Shutter, Aperture and full Manual exposure modes. The Coolpix 6000 also has a Wired LAN port and GPS geo-tagging capability to upload your pictures to Nikon’s my Picturetown photo storage and sharing service.

Technical Details:
* 13.5-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches.
* 4x wide-angle optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens; Optical VR Image Stabilization.
* 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD and optical viewfinder.
* my Picturetown with Wired LAN; automatically upload pictures to Nikons my Picturetown.
* Captures images to SD/SDHC cards (not included).

Coolpix P6000 Highlights :
- 13.5 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches.
- 4x wide-angle optical Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens.
- Incredible, bright 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD and optical viewfinder.
- Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake.
- Program, Aperture, Shutter, and Manual Exposure modes give you as much control over your pictures as you want.
- Auto adjusts up to ISO 6400 lets you keep shooting, even in lower light.
- New Coolpix RAW mode with Windows Imaging Component allows you to take and edit pictures in RAW mode with Windows Vista.
- my Picturetown with Wired LAN allows you to view and upload your pictures anytime, anywhere.
- New GPS capability automatically tags your pictures with the exact location where you shot that picture.

PROS:
- Rugged design.
- Superb image quality.
- Manual shooting options.
- Built-in geotagging.
- Massive ISO.

CONS:
- Barrel distortion.
- Tiny viewfinder.
- Battery life can be improved.