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Flip Updates Its Ultra HD and Mino Camcorders

GeekSugar — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:30:34 PDT

Last week, HP unveiled a new pocket camcorder to add to the already crowded space, and now pocket cam pioneer Flip is updating its line of offerings. Both the UltraHD and MinoHD camcorders are new and improved, featuring enhanced HD shooting (including image stabilization, which was noticeably missing from past models), more personalization options, and an enhanced version of FlipShare, the program used to import and edit Flip videos on your computer.

Updated models include the UltraHD 1- and 2-hour camcorders, as well as the MinoHD 1- and 2-hour camcorders; get all the details and check out more images of the newest Flips after the jump.

Kodak Unveils M590 and PlayTouch For Your Sharing Pleasure

GeekSugar — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:45:38 PDT

Kodak released two new cameras this morning - one digital photo, one camcorder - that will not only be super easy to pack along for your late Summer travels (thanks to their small stature), but will also make it incredibly simple to share images with friends and family in just a few steps.

First up, the Kodak M590 digital camera. Coming with a 14.5MP lens, this camera lets you share your pics with your Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr friends with the Kodak Share button. Plus, with the M590's face detection, various scene modes, image stabilization, and photo editing features (like crop, tag, and keyword additions), you can just snap away, connect to your computer, and send your pics off automatically to be enjoyed without needing any additional equipment. What's more, the M590 comes with a nice 2.7-inch touchscreen and HD playback and recording, and it's super thin (just 0.6 inches thick) so you can take it with you everywhere. The M590 comes in four colors - purple, red, blue, and silver - and is available for preorder online for $200 and can be found in stores this Fall.

Get all the details about the new Kodak camcorder on the block after the break.

Daily Tech: The Latest Mac OS X Is Now Available For Download

GeekSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:25:20 PST

Apple has just released its latest OS X update - 10.5.6, which offers many improvements and fixes. - Gizmodo
Here's a pretty sweet deal from Best Buy. If you purchase a second-generation iPod Touch (8GB), you'll get a $50 gift card in return. - CNET
Optimal Home Location is a neat new site that uses Google Maps to help you find a central home location between your family's daily stops. - Unplggd
Here are some cool camcorder suggestions for those who are looking for a quality camcorder at a decent price. - USA Today
We're not only giving away one Palm Centro this holiday season - but seven - thanks to our friends over at Palm! Be sure to log in for your chances to win! - geeksugar

One of Oprah's Favorite Things: The Samsung HD Camcorder

GeekSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:00:25 PST

Oprah kicked off her annual favorite things extravaganza by giving her entire studio audience a Samsung Progressive HD Camcorder. We already knew she was a huge fan of the Flip Ultra Video Camera and now with this camcorder, Oprah can take video and high quality pictures with the flip of a switch. The Samsung SC-HMX10C allows you to directly upload videos to your computer and print pictures directly from it as well. Priced at $800.

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5 Alternatives to the Flip Camcorder

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:28:15 PDT

Cisco announced this morning that it would be discontinuing the popular Flip Camcorder lineup and laying off 550 employees to boot. While I've been a Flip fan since the beginning, you can't help but notice the upswing in smartphone use to capture on-the-go videos. But if you don't want to rely solely on your iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry device to record your life, check out these handy pocket camcorders that will do the trick and fit nicely in the smallest of handbags.

Live Streaming From the Sony Bloggie Is an Interactive Experience

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:51:08 PST

There are a number of events that you might want to live stream - parties and weddings being two of them - but besides using a webcam and a laptop, you've been limited in the number of ways you can pull it off. Sony is making things a little easier with the Bloggie Live ($250) - its popular pocket camcorder with a live twist.

The Bloggie Live shoots video in full 1080p quality for uploading to sites like Facebook and YouTube. But with the addition of WiFi capabilities, you can stream live over a WiFi connection via a live sharing platform called Qik. You can select who sees your video if you don't want to broadcast to the world, and your videos will be saved on your internal 8GB hard drive and on Qik.com for later use. But it's not just you broadcasting out to your viewers - you'll actually be able to see your viewers' comments as you're streaming live on the three-inch LCD touchscreen display.

Additionally, if you aren't in an area with WiFi but want to upload your video right away, you can pull your Bloggie Live videos to a compatible smartphone or tablet that has the Sony PlayMemories Mobile application installed and use the 3G connection from your wireless provider instead. Since the Bloggie works with both PC and Mac, this can be nearly any mobile device.

Kodak Playfull Camera Is Big on Fun

Kelly Schwarze — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:27:44 PDT

While this would've been perfect for tropical Summer getaways, Kodak's new Playfull waterproof video camera has us itching to plan a new island vacation as an excuse to put its waterproof function to the test.

The just-announced gadget packs 720p HD video quality in its four-inch, pocket-size frame and withstands up to 10 feet under water for up to two hours. Included camera effects are black and white, sepia, high saturation, and a '70s-style lens. Unfortunately, still shots are only captured at a 1MP resolution.

The camera's Share button automatically uploads content to top social networking sites when connected to a computer. Look for the Playfull in stores this month in black for $120 with a 4GB SDHC memory card and in red and white for $100 without the SDHC card.

Daily Tech: Welcome to Jurassic Park

GeekSugar — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:03:45 PST

A dinosaur amusement park is coming to New Jersey in 2012 - animatronic dinosaurs only - SlashFilm
The Steve Jobs book is Amazon's 2011 best-selling book - Newser
Awful video-game inventions that really exist - Cracked
A new hangover remedy gets FDA approval - Tecca
Software update turns Nintendo 3DS into 3D camcorder - Dvice
Five PayPal alternatives for online transactions - Wired

Best Black Friday Deals Roundup

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:08:53 PST

It's hard to believe that we're halfway through November already, but it's true. Not only is it time to start thinking about your guest list for Thanksgiving dinner, but also your Black Friday shopping list. Get a head start on your planning by checking out these Black Friday ads that are already posted online for your browsing pleasure.

Amazon

Motorola phones will be on sale for just a penny. Some of the available models include Droid Razr 4G, BlackBerry Torch 4G, HTC Inspire 4G, HTC Rhyme, Samsung Focus Flash 4G, and more. This sale is available now through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28.
Verizon and Sprint customers are eligible for some extras. If they activate a mobile hotspot data plan on their hotspot-capable smartphone, they will also receive a $100 Amazon gift card.

Apple

Apple's sales will take effect on Friday, Nov. 25 at physical locations and online.

Get $101 off MacBook Airs, Pros, and iMacs. The 11-inch MacBook Air will be on sale for just $898!
Save up to $41 on iPods, including iPod Touch and Nano
iPads (first and second generation models) will be discounted up to $61.
Accessories for Macs, iPods, and iPads will be discounted as well.

Best Buy

Stores will be opening at 12 a.m. on Black Friday. Get a closer look at the Best Buy Black Friday ad here.

An insane deal, the Sharp 42-Inch LCD 1080p TV is only $200. Better get in line early for that one.
Capture precious moments with the Canon Power Shot ELPH 300HS Digital Camera for $150.
Alternatively, you can grab the Kodak PlayFull 1080p HD Camcorder for just $70.
Insane prices on DVDs - just $1 and up.
Or, grab Blu-rays starting at $5 and up.

GameStop

Stores will be opening at 12 a.m. on Black Friday.

Trade in your old DSi XL and get a 3DS bundle (that includes the system and a game) for $100.
The black Wii bundle, which includes Super Mario Bros. Wii and the official Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack, will be selling out at $150.
There's also a Xbox Kinect Bundle, which includes 250GB Xbox 360, Kinect, wireless controller, three-month Xbox Live membership, and two games for $300.

Kmart

If you're looking for a camcorder to capture family moments, snatch up the Sony Compact Camcorder with 60x Optical Zoom, which is on sale for $170.
Listen to your tunes on the cheap with Maxell Color Earbuds that are going for $2.50 a pair.
I love the Samsung PL120 DualView digital camera for self-portraits and videos, and on Black Friday, you can get one for yourself for just $99.
Looking for an affordable tablet that will let you surf the Internet on the fly? The Archos 8GB 101 Internet Tablet will be priced at just $219 on Black Friday.

Office Depot

The 17-inch HP g7 laptop is going for $350, but if you buy any HP laptop you can also get the HP Touchpad for $149.
The "tech bundle" from Office Depot offers a laptop sleeve, wireless mouse, and 500GB hard drive for $80.
8GB SanDisk SD cards are only $9 each.
All M-Edge Kindle accessories and cases are buy one get one free.
All tablets are on sale during the Black Friday sale. The BlackBerry Playbook is only $200, while the Lenovo IdeaPad is $300.
The Canon Power Shot A22 14.1MP digital camera is $90 and comes with a free 4GB SD card.

Sam's Club

Stores will be open starting at 5 a.m. on Black Friday and will include a complimentary egg sandwich breakfast for members!

It could be better, but for the price of this Samsung 51-Inch Class 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV ($498), it's a nice upgrade for someone with a smaller screen.
If you don't already have one, the Sony PS3 160GB Bundle is going for $239.
Or, get a Nintendo Wii Limited Edition Blue Console for only $99.
Need a laptop? The HP Pavilion 17.3-Inch Notebook is $499.
And though model numbers haven't been released, select 4G Android Smartphones are going for just $1.

Target

Stores open at midnight on Black Friday.

Get your game on with the PS3 gaming bundle, that comes with a 160GB PS3 Slim, two games (including Little Big Planet 2 and a 30 day PlayStation Plus membership for $199.
The Acer 10.1-inch netbook is $72 off and priced at $157 on Black Friday.
Get a Westinghouse 47-inch 1080p LCD HDTV for $298. That's $250 off the regular price of $550!
Select video games start at $5 a piece and DVDs starting at just $2.
Other gaming bundles include the Kinect sensor bundle (Kinect, two games and two game downloads) for $99, and a 3DS bundle (red 3DS and a copy of Super Mario 3D Land) for $180.

Walmart

Walmart's Black Friday ad is available to view online. Electronics will be going on sale starting at 12 a.m. on Black Friday, while toys and other departments will be open for shopping at 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Get your hands on an LG Blu-ray Player for movie-watching fun for just $49.
Or, if you're in need of some sweet sounds to go along with your flicks, the Philips WiFi Blu-ray Home Theatre is going for $178.
Upgrade your movie-watching experience with the Samsung 51-Inch Plasma TV, priced at $498.
Keep the fun coming with DVDs starting at just $2 and up.

Kmart, Office Depot Black Friday Deals to Look Out For

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:52:22 PST

The Black Friday ads are rolling in, and we're just getting started on our shopping lists! If you're hitting up Kmart or Office Depot next Friday for the big sales, here are the gadgets and gear we'd keep an eye out for. Looking for more ads? Check out our Black Friday deal roundup page.

Kmart

If you're looking for a camcorder to capture family moments, snatch up the Sony Compact Camcorder with 60x Optical Zoom, which is on sale for $170.
Listen to your tunes on the cheap with Maxell Color Earbuds that are going for $2.50 a pair.
I love the Samsung PL120 DualView digital camera for self-portraits and videos, and on Black Friday, you can get one for yourself for just $99.
Looking for an affordable tablet that will let you surf the Internet on the fly? The Archos 8GB 101 Internet Tablet will be priced at just $219 on Black Friday.

Office Depot

The 17-inch HP g7 laptop is going for $350, but if you buy any HP laptop you can also get the HP Touchpad for $149.
The "tech bundle" from Office Depot offers a laptop sleeve, wireless mouse, and 500GB hard drive for $80.
8GB SanDisk SD cards are only $9 each.
All M-Edge Kindle accessories and cases are buy one get one free.
All tablets are on sale during the Black Friday sale. The BlackBerry Playbook is only $200, while the Lenovo IdeaPad is $300.
The Canon Power Shot A22 14.1MP digital camera is $90 and comes with a free 4GB SD card.