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Introduced at CES 2009, the Kodak Zx1 is the follow up to Kodak's earlier 720p capable camcorder - the 6 month old Zi6. Featuring a 2" LCD screen, the ability to capture 720p at 60fps, an easy YouTube upload option and IP43-certified weather resistant enclosure, the Zx1 will use SD/SDHC cards up to 32GB to store up to 10 hours of HD video. Running on AA batteries, the unit will come with 2 rechargable batteries, and a bundled HDMI cable for easy playback with any recent HD A/V equipment. Planned for a launch in April for an affordable 149.95, the unit will be available in a number of colours: pink, blue, yellow, red and black.
MSRP $149.95
Release date April, 2009
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Kodak Zx1
• Kodak Zx1 HD Pocket Video Camera (Black)
• Kodak Pocket Video 128MB HD Black Camcorder
UPC: 041771455019
EAN: 041771455019
MPN: 1455013
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MSRP $229.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- records in 720p high definition
- rechargeable battery
- lightweight
Cons
- internal battery (not user replaceable)
- no external storage options
- no image stabilization - jerky hand motions are painfully reproduced
Kodak Zx1
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Flip MinoHD
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MSRP $229.99
Released December, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- full 720p high definition video
- 8GB of built in capacity
- easy to use, upload or playback
Cons
- no expansion slots for further memory
- no optical zoom
Kodak Zx1
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Creative Vado HD
MSRP $600.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- 720p recording in MPEG-4 AVH/H.264 format
- Good price for its features
- Included cradle has many output options including HDMI
- Improved compression means more recording on a single SD card
Cons
- Lens is a very small diameter and is only X5. Same lens as used to be on HD2 would fare much better.
- Could do with a faster lens.
Kodak Zx1
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
MSRP $1,000.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Includes cradle with many output options including HDMI
- Decent battery life and recording times
Cons
- 1080i only - no 1080p
- Still image quality is not that sharp
- Slow autofocus
Kodak Zx1
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
MSRP $299.00
Released May, 2007
Pros
- Inexpensive HD camcorder
- Very compact
- HD recording - 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps
Cons
- No built-in memory
- Doesn't include built-in memory or an SD card
- fits palm poorly
Kodak Zx1
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Aiptek GO-HD
MSRP $199.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- records in 720p high definition
- rated for 2.5 hours of recording time
- HDMI output
Cons
- no optical zoom
- poor in low light conditions
- no image stabilization - you have to keep your arms quite steady
Kodak Zx1
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Flip Ultra HD
MSRP $170.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 5 megapixel still shots
- records in full HD at 30fps (greater than 720p)
- 100 minutes of operation on battery
Cons
- no optical zoom
- no built in memory
- uses memory sticks which cost a fair bit more than regular SD/SDHC cards
Kodak Zx1
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Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1
MSRP $120.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- can take 8MP still shots
- 720p video at 60fps
- affordable price
- attractive enclosure
- undercuts the price of many of its competitors
Cons
- uses MicroSD instead of SD/SDHC
Kodak Zx1
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RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
MSRP $700.00
Released January, 2007
Pros
- Records 720p HD content
- Small, light design (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.4", 0.5 lb)
- HDMI interface
- Uses SD cards as its storage media (includes 4GB)
- Great macro capability especially with image stabilization
Cons
- Questionable image quality (soft, bland)
Kodak Zx1
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2
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Pros
- slim and attractive enclosure
- weather resistant
- 720p at 60fps
- uses affordable and easy to obtain SD/SDHC memory storage
- uses affordable and easy to obtain AA batteries
- includes 2 rechargable AA batteries, charger and an HDMI cable
- affordable price
- fast startup
Cons
- no included SD storage
- all plastic enclosure
- poor indoor performance (very grainy)
- no image stabilization
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- slim and attractive enclosure
- weather resistant
- 720p at 60fps
- uses affordable and easy to obtain SD/SDHC memory storage
- uses affordable and easy to obtain AA batteries
- includes 2 rechargable AA batteries, charger and an HDMI cable
- affordable price
- fast startup
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