Appendix+A+-+All

Hey ladies, here is the appendix A compiled. I know people still want to add stuff but I thought I would make a start. I have done a quick reference with APA but if you want to do it differently just let me know.

The criteria in blue are ones their wasn't references for.

Sony Bloggie Touch Samson Zoom Q3HD Apple iPod Touch 8 GB
 * # Ease of recording || Auto focus (down to 10cm) (slow)

Most similar items on to a meter

3” touch screen (can be used for framing)

Well situated shutter release button (for still photos)

Tripod placed for portrait recording not horizontal

(Joshua Goldman, 2011) || Multi directional microphones for high quality sound recording. HD video recording (1080px) Expandable memory. Clearly labeled menus (Colmines, 2010) No optical zoom (Samson Tech, 2011) Buttons all easily accessible and simple to use. (Bavas Music, 2011) || Newer models include dual cameras on front and back to allow blogger to film self Includes point and shoot, still photo capability Touch screen is large and clear to read with large buttons (“Apple - iPod touch - Record and edit video in high definition,” 2011.) || Mini hdmi (cable not included) (Sony Australia, n.d.) No expandable memory or removable memory (SD or similar) Able directly to upload to Sony Personal Space (1gb provided free) USB enables it to be used as an flash drive. (Joshua Goldman, 2011) || Built in USB cable Mini HDMI port on side allows for not only upload to PC but for direct link to TV. (Colmines, 2010) SD Card included is only 2gb (45 minutes of film) but it is expandable. A 32gb SD can give up tp 7hrs. (Davies, 2004) || Transfer and charging cable included Must have itunes installed (Donald Bell, 2010) || (Joshua Goldman, 2011) || Included HandyShare software includes upload to youtube feature. (Bavas Music, 2011) || Youtube upload available directly from device (if at wifi hotspot) (“Apple - iPod touch - Record and edit video in high definition,” n.d.) || Limited to organizing, trimming and uploading. (“Introducing bloggieTM,” 2010) ||  ||   || (Bavas Music, 2011) || Quite durable No real damage from being dropped or kicked If touch screen breaks it is rendered un-usable Risk of break dramatically decreased with purchase of optional softshell case, (brokenreview.com, 2008) ||
 * # Ease of uploading recorded file to a PC || USB built in (pop out)
 * # Ease of upload to YouTube || Picture Motion Browser (PMB) software allows for built in upload directly
 * # Editing software included? || PMB
 * # Durability of device || Not largely a reported feature. || Optional softshell case for added durability.
 * # Is the device easily portable? || Yes || Yes || Yes ||
 * # Will the device work with a PC with any operating system? || Windows XP SP3 (32bit only)

Windows Vista SP1

Windows 7 (ShopVSC, 2008) || Windows XP 32bit (SP2 or later)

Windows Vista 32bit / 64bit (SP1 or later),

Windows 7 32bit / 64bit (Zoom, 2010) || Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows XP Home Windows Professional (SP3) or later (“Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch.,” 2011.) ||
 * # Will the device work with a Mac? || Mac OS X v10.5 - v10.6. Using Mac OS version of Bloggie Software

(“Bloggie Software for Mac OS : Download : Sony Singapore,” 2011.) || Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later (Zoom, 2010) || Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later (“Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch.,” n.d.) ||
 * # Ease of recharging power || Internal NP-SP70 3.6V batteries

Recharge via supplied USB cable, optional recharge products available.

(“Introducing bloggieTM,” n.d.) || Two standard AA batteries,

Compatible with rechargeable NiMH batteries (Zoom, 2010) || Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Recharge via supplied USB cable, optional recharge products available.

Able to be used whilst charging

4 hours to recharge. (“Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch.,” n.d.) ||
 * # Battery life || 2 – 2.6 hours

(Neal, n.d.), (Hall, 2010) || Audio – 4 hours

Video - 2 hours (Zoom, 2010) || Audio – 40 hours

Video - 7 hours (“Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch.,” n.d.) ||
 * # Can be powered through mains power? || No || Yes, with A/C adapter accessory (sold separately)

(Zoom, 2010) || Yes, with A/C adapter accessory (sold separately) (“Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch.,” n.d.) || (Zoom, 2010) || 3.5" (“Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch.,” n.d.) || (Zoom, 2010) || 326 dots per inch (Retina) LED backlighting with automatic brightness adjustment  (“Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch.,” n.d.) || (Zoom, 2010) || Still image - JPEG, Movie - MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (MP4)  (“Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch.,” n.d.) || (Zoom, 2010) || Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF and WAV  (“Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch.,” n.d.) ||
 * # Size of screen || 3" (15:9) || 2.4" (16:9)
 * # Clarity of screen || 288K dots || QVGA
 * # File format of files produced || Still image - JPEG, Movie - MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (MP4) || MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV ）
 * # Audio quality || Mono?? || PCM (Quantization : 16/24bit, Sampling Frequency : 44.1/48/96kHz) AAC (Bit Rate : 64 to 320kbps, Sampling Frequency : 48kHz)
 * # Data storage media || 8GB flash memory

(“MHS-TS20 : bloggieTM : Mobile Snap Cameras : Sony Australia,” 2010) || Sd memory card up to 32GB however only a 2GB sd memory card is included

(Zoom, 2010) || 8GB flash drive

(“Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch.,” n.d.) ||
 * # Dimensions || Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 52 x 107 x 15.2mm

(“MHS-TS20 : bloggieTM : Mobile Snap Cameras : Sony Australia,” n.d.) || 51(W) x 132.9(D) x 23(H) mm (Zoom, 2010) || 111 x 58.9 x 7.2 mm

(“Compare iPod models and find the right one for you.,” 2011) ||
 * # Weight || 125 grams

(“MHS-TS20 : bloggieTM : Mobile Snap Cameras : Sony Australia,” n.d.) || 105g (without batteries)

(Zoom, 2010) || 101 grams

(“Compare iPod models and find the right one for you.,” n.d.) ||
 * # Direct movie playback from device to external monitor or TV? || Yes movie playback is possible on the device

(Best Pocket Video Camcorders, 2010) || Yes movie playback is possible on the device

(Steven Sande, 2011) || Yes movie play back is possible on the device

(“Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch.,” 2011) ||
 * # Useful accessories || Inbuilt usb cord

wrist strap

(“MHS-TS20 : bloggieTM : Mobile Snap Cameras : Sony Australia,” n.d.) || Inbuilt usb cord

DMI cable for connecting with an HDTV, a windscreen to reduce noise, a tabletop tripod with adjustable-length legs, a padded-shell case, an AC adapter and an AV cable.

(Zoom, 2010) || Docking stations

Power adaptor

Speakers

Ear phones

(“Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch.,” n.d.) ||
 * # Other major useful functions of the device || Photos

(“MHS-TS20 : bloggieTM : Mobile Snap Cameras : Sony Australia,” n.d.) || Audio recorder || Music, movies, TV shows, videos, games, applications, ebooks, audiobooks, podcasts, photos, Safari web browser, email, Maps, FaceTime,* HD video recording and editing, Nike + iPod support built in

(“Compare iPod models and find the right one for you.,” n.d.) ||
 * # Lowest price found (and link to this) || $279 sony store

(“MHS-TS20 : bloggieTM : Mobile Snap Cameras : Sony Australia,” n.d.) || $329

(AltoEdge, n.d.) || $237 Kmart

(Kmart, 2011) || AltoEdge. (n.d.). Zoom Q3HD Handheld Recorder-High Def. //AltoEdge//. Retrieved September 13, 2011, from http://www.altoedge.com/dictation/zoom-Q3HD.html?gclid=CJuKnYLW5KoCFc0F4god6WXM7g Apple - iPod touch - Record and edit video in high definition. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/features/hd-video-recording.html Apple - iPod touch - Technical specifications for iPod touch. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.apple.com/au/ipodtouch/specs.html Bavas Music. (2011). ZOOM Q3HD. //Bavas Music//. Store,. Retrieved August 26, 2011, from http://bavasmusic.com.au/store/zoom-q3hd-p-4506.html?products_name=ZOOM%20Q3HD Best Pocket Video Camcorders. (2010). Review of Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-T20 Pocket Video Camera. Retrieved September 13, 2011, from http://bestpocketvideocams.com/review-ofsony-bloggie-hd-video-camera/ Bloggie Software for Mac OS : Download : Sony Singapore. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.sony.com.sg/support/download/434998 brokenreview.com. (2008, May). iPod Touch durability, stress and extreme tests from Broken Review. //Free Press Release//. Retrieved August 27, 2011, from Chris Hall. (2010, December). Sony Bloggie Touch review. //Pocket Lint//. Retrieved September 13, 2011, from http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/5194/sony-bloggie-touch-camcorder-review Colmines, A. (2010, November 1). Introducing the New Samson Zoom Q3HD. //Questional//. Retrieved August 26, 2011, from http://questional.com/blog/109-introducing-the-new-samson-zoom-q3hd/ Compare iPod models and find the right one for you. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.apple.com/au/ipod/compare-ipod-models/ Davies, C. (2004, October). Samson Zoom Q3HD Full HD camcorder gets pro-microphones - SlashGear. //Slash Gear//. Retrieved August 26, 2011, from http://www.slashgear.com/samson-zoom-q3hd-full-hd-camcorder-gets-pro-microphones-04105784/ Donald Bell. (2010, September). Apple iPod Touch (4th generation) Review - watch CNET’s video review - iPod & MP3 players. //CNET//. Retrieved August 27, 2011, from http://www.cnet.com.au/apple-ipod-touch-4th-generation-339305724.htm Introducing bloggieTM. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.sony.com.au/corporate/resources/en_AU/html/bloggie/bloggie.html?cid=Sony:Google:AU:Sony%20Bloggie%20Review&pkw=sony%20bloggie%20review&gclid=CJfIhc3s66oCFYiCpAodkG83Pw Joshua Goldman. (2011, May 18). Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20 Specifications - Camcorders. //CNET//. Retrieved August 26, 2011, from http://www.cnet.com.au/sony-bloggie-touch-mhs-ts20_specs-339305785.htm Kmart. (2011). Kmart Ipod Touch Search Results. //Kmart//. Retrieved September 13, 2011, from http://shop.kmart.com.au/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?langId=-1&storeId=10701&catalogId=10001&pageSize=12&currentPage=1&beginIndex=0&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&ip_navtype=search&searchKeywords=ipod%20touch MHS-TS20 : bloggieTM : Mobile Snap Cameras : Sony Australia. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.sony.com.au/product/mhs-ts20 Neal. (n.d.). Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20/L Review Features Specifications. //Master Gadgets//. Retrieved September 13, 2011, from http://mastergadgets.com/bloggie-touch-mhs-ts20l-review-features-specifications/ Samson Tech. (2011). Zoom — Q3HD. //Samson Tech//. Retrieved August 26, 2011, from http://www.samsontech.com/zoom/products/handheld-video-recorders/q3hd/ ShopVSC. (2008). Sony MHS-TS20L Bloggie Touch HD Camcorder. Retrieved September 13, 2011, from http://www.shopvsc.com/Sony-MHS-TS20L-Bloggie-Touch-HD-Camcorder-p/son-mhs-ts20l.htm Sony Australia. (2011). Introducing bloggieTM. //Sony Australia//. Retrieved August 26, 2011, from http://www.sony.com.au/corporate/resources/en_AU/html/bloggie/bloggie.html?cid=Sony:Google:AU:Sony%20Bloggie%20Review&pkw=sony%20bloggie%20review&gclid=CJfIhc3s66oCFYiCpAodkG83Pw Steven Sande. (2011, June). Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder: Review and comparison with iPhone 4 video. //TUAW//. Retrieved September 13, 2011, from http://www.tuaw.com/2011/06/01/zoom-q3hd-handy-video-recorder-review-and-comparison-with-iphon/ Zoom. (2010). Q3HD Handy Video Recorder. Retrieved September 13, 2011, from http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/q3hd/