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Perhaps poised to be a Flip kiler, the Samsung HMX-U20 ($200) is the latest pocket video recorder with high-def capability. Along with it sexy, curvaceous design, this pocket cam hosts a number of features, including a 14-megapixel sensor, capable of capturing 10-megapixel stills, l3x optical zoom, 2-inch LCD screen, HDMI connectivity, an integrated USB port, [...]

Designed with two cameras facing the opposite directions, the Ion Twin Video ($TBA) is the perfect pocket cam for video blogs, interviews, YouTube videos and more. the Twin Video is also equipped with stereo microphones, SDHC-compliant storage, live editing features that include picture swap, split screen, and picture-in-picture.

Designed to be ultra-portable, lightweight and waterproof, the Kodak PlaySport HD ($150) is ideal for all kinds of action. This rugged camera records full 1080 high-def video and features a depth rating of 10 feet. The PlaySport HD also includes a 2-inch color LCD display with LCD Glare Shield, a 5-megapixel sensor for capturing stills, [...]

Better late than never. Samsung packs its latest candybar camcorder with HD features to make up for lost time. The HMX-U10 ($200) is equipped with a fixed focus 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of shooting 10 megapixel stills and recording 1080p H.264 video. This pocket camcorder comes standard with2-inch LCD display, built-in Intelli-studio software and image [...]

Forget about the Raspberry casing for now. The Kodak Zi8 HD ($180) boasts a 5.0-megapixel sensor for capturing high-def, 1080p videos and still photographs supported by…wait for it…face tracking and electronic motion stabilization. Additional features include a vivid 2.5-inch color LCD, flexible, swing-out USB arm, expandable SD/SDHC card slot up to 32GB and direct YouTube [...]

Be prepared to capture great high definition videos anytime, anywhere with Samsung’s SMX Series Camcorder ($TBA). The SMX-C10 and SMX-C14 digital camcorders pack a 10x optical zoom, 230,000-pixel 2.7-inch swiveling LCD display and Hyper Image Stabilization. Both models are designed with Samsung’s stylish Touch of Color and Active Angle Lenses. Additional features include time-lapse recording, [...]

Perfect for capturing once in a lifetime moments and important memories, the Flip Ultra ($150/4GB) and Flip Ultra HD ($200/8GB) now comes with built-in storage with enough capacity for recording up to two hours of video. With the Flip Ultra and Ultra HD, there is no easier way to share and save the moment worth [...]

Capture action shots and entertaining moments on high-definition video with the DXG-125V ($100). This sporty, waterproof pocket camcorder packs 2x digital zoom lens and records in 720p HD video at 30fps using H.264 MOV file compression and supports 3.0 megapixel still images. The DXG-125V is equipped with a 2-inch LCD screen, 128MB of built-in memory, [...]

Capture high-definition video with a handycam constructed of pure titanium. The Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam ($1,000) is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, a 2.7-inch flip-out LCD touchscreen panel and records 1920×1080 resolution video as well as 4.0 megapixel photos. The lightweight and durable HDR-TG5V also has a built-in GPS sensor for geotagging locations and includes [...]

Available in yellow, blue and white, the Sanyo VPC-WH1 Dual Camera ($) is capable recording 720p high-definition video underwater to a depth of up to 3m for a period of 60 minutes. This rugged camera is compact and lightweight, and offers simultaneous video recording and still photographs. The VPC-WH1EX is also features a 3D DNR [...]