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A Digicam That Plays MP3s

Kodak MC3 still and video digital camera doubles as an MP3 player.

By null, PCW Print   

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With a purple-and-black case and a vertical design, the Kodak MC3 digital camera grabs your attention. And this capable, if low-resolution, still and video camera doubles as an MP3 player. The $299 unit has a CompactFlash card slot for storage; my preproduction unit had a 64MB card.

To use the MC3, simply flip a switch to select still, video, playback, or MP3 mode (one task at a time); its menu is intuitive. Uploading images is also easy via the USB cable (a more convenient USB cradle is $25) and bundled software.

The camera's 640 by 480 resolution is sufficient only for on-screen viewing or small prints. Image colors can be slightly off without bright light (there is no flash), and the still camera often blurred objects in motion. The 320 by 420, 20-frames-per-second video looks fuzzy on a big screen.

The audio sounded full, and the mono speaker and microphone are both adequate.

Despite some limitations, this pocket-size camera is good enough for casual audio and visual fun.


SUMMARY
Kodak MC3


PRO: Digital still and video camera and MP3 player, at a low price.
CON: Low image quality; no flash.
VALUE: Good casual-use camera and MP3 player in one.

List price: $299
Kodak
800/235-6325
kodak.com/go/mc3

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