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Sony Webbie MHS-PM1 Reviews

Camcorder - High Definition - widescreen - 5.0 Mpix - supported memory: MS Duo, MS PRO Duo - flash card - violet More product details

$129.97

Attractive design ; captures video at 720p and 1080p "HD" resolution ; memory-card expansion slot... (cnet.com)

Offers 1080p video resolution ; good sound ; easy top use controls ; removable battery (macworld.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Sony Webbie MHS-PM1

We have collected and analyzed 19 expert reviews and 122 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 62/100 and users rate it 74/100. The average review date is July 22, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 104854 reviews from other Camcorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 93/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 93

930100

141 reviews

November, 2009

62 / 100

19 Experts

Product Age

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74 / 100

122 Users

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Expert Reviews (19)

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Review summary for the Sony Webbie MHS-PM1

By (alaTest Semantic - BETA)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 141 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the appearance. The design also impresses, but many are less positive about the color.

Appearance, Design

Color, Interface, Memory, Battery

Experts rate this product 62/100 and users 74/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Sony Webbie MHS-PM1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

alaSCORE 93

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Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 (silver)

By (cnet.com)

Attractive design ; captures video at 720p and 1080p "HD" resolution ; memory-card expansion slot ; swiveling lens ; component video cables ; rechargeable lithium ion battery

Price doesn't include an optional memory card (onboard memory is limited to 12MB for capturing video) ; rechargeable battery doesn't recharge via USB connector ; no integrated USB connector ; no protective carrying case included

The MHS-PM1 Webbie HD represents a step forward for Sony in the minicamcorder arena--but some quirks and only OK video quality prevent it from being compelling enough to best the competition.

The MHS-PM1 Webbie HD follows in the footsteps of models like the Flip Video...

Rating

66100

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cnet.com
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Review: Webbie MHS-PM1 HD pocket camcorder

By Christopher Breen and Roman Loyola (macworld.com)

Sony's pocket camcorder entry, the Webbie MHS-PM1 offers a few features that make it unique, but it unfortunately falters where it counts the most: video image quality.

Offers 1080p video resolution ; good sound ; easy top use controls ; removable battery

Poor video quality ; zoom stutters ; no image stabilization or an external microphone jack ; no HDMI output

Usually, it's difficult to see the LCD on a candy bar-shaped camcorder when you want to shoot at an angle. The Webbie addresses this problem in an interesting way; it has a lens mounted on a rotating barrel at the top of the camera. The lens can ...

Rating

40100

macworld.com

User Reviews (122)

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Great price! Exactly what I was hoping 4.

By (sonystyle.com)

"I know longer have to take a large camcorder to my children's activities. Most of the time people don't even know i'm shooting a video. I can set the webbie on the ground or in my lap and angle the lense to my target and leave it alone until needed. If y...

tiny, user friendly, great video quality, easy uploads to p.c

low lighting stiinks, no optical zoom, digital zoom is so so. shakey still shots

US

Great price! Exactly what I was hoping 4.

By file1jr (sonystyle.com)

"I know longer have to take a large camcorder to my children's activities. Most of the time people don't even know i'm shooting a video. I can set the webbie on the ground or in my lap and angle the lense to my target and leave it alone until needed. If y...

tiny, user friendly, great video quality, easy uploads to p.c

low lighting stiinks, no optical zoom, digital zoom is so so. shakey still shots

US

Works great for what I use it for!!

By Jlo804 (sonystyle.com)

"Its a simple camera for me when i wanna take pics. and its a simple way for me to record videos. i don't mind that the max recording time is 25 min.. i don't do all that expert stuff.. just simple ways to upload the camera to the comp and put things onli...

nice size,easy to use

ehh idk

Manufacturer's Description

Record HD MP4 video and 5MP images then easily upload them directly to the web with the MHC-PM1 Webbie HD camera. The ultra-compact Webbie camera also features a unique lens system that can swivel up to 270 degrees, allowing for easy self-shooting if you like to post videos of yourself on your blog.

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