Live From CES: HD Camcorders Made Easy

In addition to the Vaio Series P, another neat new product that Sony is showcasing at CES is the PM1 Webbie HD Camcorder. Weighing only 4 ounces, this camera is capable of shooting full 1080p HD video in the popular MPEG-4 format. About 80 mins of video fits on a single 4 gigabyte memory stick, while the rechargeable battery will support about 90 mins of continuous recording. What's really neat about the Webbie is that onboard software means you can just plug the camera into any Internet-connected computer around the world and, without installing any software on that computer, directly upload your movie to video and photo sharing sites like YouTube and Flickr. The PM1 will become available in April for about $170.