Testing the New Disposable Video Camera
Walt Mossberg reviews Pure Digital’s disposable video camera, and warns not to count on great results indoors.
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Personal Computers Break Another Price Barrier
You can buy a lot of personal computer, with few, if any, compromises for just $600 today. This week Walt and his assistant tested two desktop PCs that are loaded with goodies.
A New Gold Standard for PCs
The new, improved, and yet cheaper, version of Apple’s iMac G5 is the best consumer desktop you can buy this holiday season, period. From setup to performing the most intense tasks, it’s a pleasure to use.
A New Way to Avoid the Video Store
MovieBeam is selling a gadget prestocked with movies that you rent at the click of a button. It’s a smart way to avoid the hassle of renting DVDs or downloading movies online, but its limited selection is a major drawback.
The Video Camera Revised
The new $130 Pure Digital Point & Shoot Video Camcorder’s quality is remarkable for how small and simple the device is.
From PC to TV — via Apple
Apple TV, a slender, wireless set-top box that connects TVs to computers, provides a simple way for people to show all the stuff trapped on their computers — video, music, photos — on their big TVs.
Saving a Favorite Web Video
The newest version of RealPlayer offers a distinctly useful feature: the ability to copy any video from the Internet onto your PC, as long as it isn’t protected by a copyright. The download function is smart, simple and fun to use.
An Easier Way to Make and Share Videos
The Flip Video Ultra handheld camera is easy to use, attractively priced and creates video of surprisingly high quality for its size, but it is unlikely to satisfy serious amateurs. (Video)
Downloadable Movies in a Box: Where’s the Magic?
Movie download service Vudu likes to think of itself as the instant-gratification alternative to running to the video store. But the device, which plugs into your TV and Internet connection, has a poor movie selection and slow downloads.
Flip Camcorder Goes High-Def
Katie reviews the Pure Digital Technologies Flip MinoHD, a handheld camcorder that is capable of capturing high-definition footage in 1280×720 pixel resolution, or 720p. (The regular Mino records at 640×480 pixels.)
Skipping Your Computer’s Warm-Up Time
The time it takes to boot up a computer can be a source of frustration — especially if you’re in a rush and just want to log on, get information and move on with your day. If televisions took as long as PCs take to start working, we’d miss game-winning touchdowns.
Cool Trays Take the Heat Off Your Lap
Many laptops tend to run hot, making them uncomfortable and sometimes painful to use on your lap. Now, companies are selling trays and pads designed to cool hot laptops and, in turn, cool laps.
The Swiss Army Knife of Portable Videos
RealPlayer SP grabs videos from the Web and converts and transfers them to over a dozen portable devices. While other software programs perform two or just one of these tasks, RealPlayer’s trio of talent make it like a digital Swiss army knife.
Windows 7 Upgrade Made Easy
If you’re considering moving your old PC to Windows 7, a $15 program will do the heavy lifting for you.
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