UBIQUITOUS VIDEO: Amazon offers a markdown on this Playsport camera bundle. Not bad, and the rugged, inexpensive PlaySport is a good camera for recording protests, townhalls, etc. There’s also a markdown on the camera alone. Yeah, you can shoot video with your cellphone — but if, as happened with New Media Meade, somebody tries to wrestle your camera away, do you want it to be your smartphone with all your contacts, etc.?

UPDATE: A reader writes: “I just ordered the playsport for my honeymoon in Punta Cana. I was really bummed out about Flip getting discontinued, thanks for the new recommendation.” Yes, they’re good for honeymoons as well as Tea Party events.