Sony HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder is I4U Gift Guide Tip #90

Nov 16 2008, 2:00pm CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

The Sony HDR-TG1 is one of the sexiest HD camcorders. It was dubbed the world's smallest full HD camcorder when it was unveiled in April. There are more small HD camcorders available now, but the design of the Sony HDR-TG1 is the most enticing.

The Sony HDR-TG1 records 1920 x 1080px HD video and 4MP digital photos directly to Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo or PRO Duo Mark2 media cards. Other features of the Sony HDR-TG1 include 2.7-inch touch panel LCD screen, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 10x optical zoom lens and 2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor-derived technology, BIONZ engine, Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound recording with built-in zoom microphone, automatically adjust focus, exposure, color control for natural-looking skin tones, and when photos are taken, flash control.

Since the HDR-TG1 has been available for a couple of months now it is on sale at substantial discounts. For instance you can get the HDR-TG1 for $646.10 (MSRP $899.99) on Amazon.com right now.

For Whom:
The Sony HDR-TG1 is a cool gadget gift for cool dads, who want something cutting edge to toy around with. This is a great gadget gift that is designed to impress - "it's a Sony".

The Good:
Tiny
Full HD video recording
10x Zoom
Touch-screen
Dolby Digital Surround Sound recording

The Bad:
n/a

Where to Buy:
The Sony HDR-TG1 is on sale for $646.10 (MSRP $899.99) on Amazon.com right now. Compare Prices on other Stores.

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Luigi Lugmayr
Luigi is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
Luigi can be contacted directly at ml@i4u.com. Luigi posts regularly on LuigiMe.com about his experience running I4U.