Alex's+expanded+criteria

Ease of uploading the recorded file to a PC is a highly important criteria to evaluate when choosing a device for this sort of activity. Both the Sony Bloggie Touch and the Samson Zoom Q3HD both include built-in transfer modes (Sony Australia, n.d.)(Samson Tech, 2011). The Bloggie Touch’s pop out USB 2.0 fails in that there must be enough room on either side of the USB to fit the entire width of the camera but there is the option of using a USB cable or mini HDMI port (if pc is capable) if there is not enough room (Joshua Goldman, 2011). The software included with the device is limited in its uses but is more than capable in transferring and organizing the files from the device (Joshua Goldman, 2011). As with the Bloggie Touch the Samson Zoom Q3HD has built in USB 2.0, however, unlike the bulky push out alternative the Zoom Q3HD’s method of transfer is a pull out cable (Colmines, 2010). In addition to the USB route there is again the option of mini HDMI which enables the videos to be viewed on the TV directly from the device (Davies, 2004). This device has one type of transfer that is different from the others and in my mind most important, it is SD enabled which not only aids in the ease of transfer but allows for the increase of memory, taking the capacity from 2gb (included) or 2 hours of filming all the way up to 32gb or 7 hours of filming (Bavas Music, 2011). The included software allows for some editing on the device and the HandyShare program is designed to aid in transfer (Samson Tech, 2011). The iPod Touch 8gb is different from the other two as it’s transfer cable is not built in and itunes is generally required when transferring the files to PC, it is also the only method of transfer.(Donald Bell, 2010). The Samson Zoom Q3HD has the most versatile methods of transfer closely followed by the Sony Bloggie Touch, the Apple iPod Touch is in comparison definitely lacking in transfer methods. Based on this criteria alone I believe the Samson Zoom is the best option.

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