Video iPod
Robert Scoble: those of us who fly coach often sure would love a nice "video iPod." I agree. However, the road there is likely to be rocky.
Last month, I bought a Casio EX Z4 camera. I'm quite pleased with the form factor and the quality not only of the pictures, but of the monitor screen. In fact, I remarked to my wife that this would be an ideal form factor for a Location Free TV, and she readily agreed.
So I did a bit of research, and found that EX-Z4U marketed in North America does not include the Movie Mode. Thanks, Casio.
Now, let's take a look at the video formats supported by proposed Portable Media Center. Windows Media Video, and an assorted set of still image and audio formats. No mention of Real. No Quicktime. And most importantly, no MPEG. While I intend to keep an eye on this, for the moment, I'll pass.
For the short term, I'm looking into the WinTV-PVR-350, and possibly MythTV. Since I tend to travel with my laptop anyway, for the moment, that will be my target device.