I HAVEN’T TRIED THE Kodak Playsport pocket video camera, but it looks to be something like a waterproof version of the Zi8, which I own and which is pretty cool. I don’t see any sign of an external microphone input, though, and I’d guess that’s been dropped for easier waterproofing. Still for $149, including a free memory card, not bad. (The free HDMI cable, which my Zi8 came with, too, is a nice touch.) There are lots of good pocket video cameras out now in this price range. I want these things to be even more ubiquitous by the next round of Tea Party rallies and Congressional campaign events . . . .