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For those spur of the moment video clips, most of us are now well used to simply hoisting and pointing our camera phones at the activities taking place. That point hasn't been lost on electronics manufacturers who have of late been taking an "if you c...
Swivelling lens compartment helps this one stand out from the crowd, inexpensive option for those wanting a portable yet solidly built HD recording device...
Screen is small and poky, no HDMI connectivity, built-in microphone picks up operational noise and user adjustments, impossible to smoothly and seamlessly adjust angle of view of top-mounted lens compartment once filming has commenced...
Teenagers and the young at heart will love the convenience of the frill free PM1, and if they have to fork out for it themselves, the price. Grown ups meanwhile will want something a little better in terms of picture quality and smoother handling. Stil...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2012-02-01 04:05:20
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Sony comes a little late to the pocket-sized camcorder party. It’s following in the tracks of the Flip family, Kodak’s Zi8 and Creative’s Vado. The PM1 has a distinctive orange livery and a rotating lens that’ll ensure it gets noticed. HD movies are ca...
The rotating lens means its great for shooting at dramatic angles, and perfect for video bloggers looking to record direct to camera. Rotating the lens makes it possible to protect that precious lens from scratches – as it can be swivelled so that i...
Recording to Sony’s Memory Stick PRO Duo cards means you can’t use any SD cards you may have in other devices – and you’ll have to factor in the extra cost of buying more storage media. There’s no HDMI output so, unfortunatel...
The PM1 is a great looking gadget with plenty of fun features, plus a well-designed interface, which makes it easy to use. The video performance would benefit from tweaking though, and it’d be nice to see a few more connections/terminals added to it...
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When we first had a play with the Sony MHS-PM1 back at German gadget funfest IFA, we were bowled over by its look and feel. But now we’ve had a proper play, is it the Flip MinoHD beater we were led to believe? Or just a big name alternative without...
Feels great in the hand, rotating lens...
Lack of decent storage, washy images...
A decent budget camcorder, but nothing spectacular...
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T3.com Updated: 2012-02-01 04:05:20
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Small in size but big on imaging power The world of video recording is changing. With Apple launching its latest iPod nano with video capabilities (completely bypassing a stills camera feature) the options to film everything around you are getting big...
Small size, Full HD functionality, Ease of use...
Disappointing picture quality, No optical zoom, Low-light problems...
It doesn't quite knock the Flip Mino HD off its imaging perch, but Sony has managed to show us with the Mobile HD Snap Camera that good things do come in small packages...
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Note: pricing for this product is in US$.As you may have noticed, high-definition pocket camcorders are growing up fast. Pure Digital's popular Flip line of camcorders (which includes the standard-definition Flip Mino and the high-def Flip MinoHD) has scored well in the market, so it isn't surprising that the past year has seen big-name companies such as Kodak, Creative, and RCA entering the pocket-camcorder ring as well.And now we can add another big name to the mix. Sony recently announced...
Lots of advanced features, 1080p recording, good image quality for asking price...
Cheap plastic finish, no integrated USB connector, video performance trumped by Flip Mino HD...
For a pocket camcorder, the Sony Webbie MHS-PM1 is loaded with features and produces decent video quality. That said, there are several products on the market that offer superior results...
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With the huge success of the Flip Mino HD, Sony has had to get in on the act. The result is the PM1, the first Sony pocket video camera, able to shoot in 1080p HD and take stills at five megapixels. The design shows typical Sony flair: to switch it on...
Neat design is marred by mediocre quality and annoying foibles. It doesn’t take the crown from the Flip Mino HD...
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Verdict: Great for shooting video of yourself, but we prefer the simplicity of Flip's UltraHD. Available in the US for some time, Sony has finally decided to release its MHS-PM1 camcorder in the UK. The original trio of colours has been slimmed down...
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hereshow.ca Updated: 2012-02-01 04:05:21
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But if the potential owner is a technophobe, the Flip is definitely the easier of the two devices to learn and get used to simply because there's very limited functionality. It's your choice whether you want to Flip or Snap, but you'd be in good hands with either device!...
Theyre both great choices, with each carrying its own advantages. If youre like me and already have enough cables to carry around, youll appreciate the Flips ability to connect right to a PC to both download content and recharge. But if youre pron...
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Product Code: WEBBIE/S The flashy Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 camcorder comes with a vastly over the top price tag given that its onsale in the US for $170, but it also offers far more features than most flash camcorders weve seen. The Sony Webbie HD M...
The versatile Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 camcorder is a good looker and provides plenty of control over your footage. It stands head and shoulders above the rest of the competition here. Tim Moynihan Lowest online price: ££199.00...
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Mac users also won’t have too much difficulty in finding an app that can play the MP4 files the PM1 creates either.Stuck with the Stick?Unlike the most of its competitors, Sony’s PM1 records to rather than SDHC cards. This isn’t a major problem – the...
Rotating lens. Fast uploading. Tactile and easy to use...
No HDMI output. Less than smooth video. More costly than rivals...
A snappy dresser, but sadly the footage the PM1 captures isn’t nearly as sharp as its livery...
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