Toshiba Touts Waterproof HD Camcorder for $150
A day after Samsung unveiled its water friendly W200 pocket camera, Toshiba announced a waterproof recorder of its own for $10 less. Toshiba's Camileo BW10 is a pocket-sized, HD camcorder that comes protected in a yellow or silver rubberized shell that Toshiba says makes it an ideal candidate for shooting videos in up to six and a half feet under water. Compact and sturdy, the BW10 can also withstand dirt, snow, and other outside hazards.
"With the success we’ve experienced with the Camileo line, we are excited to expand it with our newest camcorder that is designed for our more adventurous customers," said Paul Collas, director of accessory marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Life Products and Services. "The Camileo BW10 camcorder is ideal for people who love to be outdoors in the snow, on the mountains, in the rapids or swimming in the pool and want to capture their experiences without fear of ruining their camcorder."
The BW10 comes with a 2-inch diagonal LCD screen and weighs 3.5 ounces. Other features include a 5MP CMOS sensor, 10X digital zoom, auto-focus, LED flash, 1080p recording, mini HDMI, micro USB 2.0, and expandable storage (up to 64GB SD/SDHC/SDXC).
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