My real camera is a Nikon D80 a few years old now but still works great and does more than I know. My keep it in my pocket cameras have always been Canon Power-shots. True the lens covers would fail from time to time but Canons service and warranty are exceptional. My last Power shot died about two weeks ago. Staples was out of the newest Power shot version unless I wanted pink (which I didn't). I saw a Sony camera called a bloggie which looks like a cell phone. It was in the same price range as the Canon and thought I'll give it a try since they have a 14 day return policy.
The camera is 12.8 megapixels, 8MB internal hard drive, internal battery, takes 4 hours of 1080 HD video and can capture still imaging while videoing. It has a pop out USB port and an HDMI output, 4X zoom and a 3" touch screen. The lens is stationary and does not have a cover so nothing to fail.
I have had it about two weeks now and so far so good. Pictures are great, Video is great, down loading video and pics are simple. The camera controls are simple it has an on off button a designated video button and a dedicated image capture button. The touch screen is simple and easy to use.
It's a totally self contained unit nothing to loose remove or connect. No video cards, removable batteries, wires just clean and simple.
So far I like it. Of course I haven't had to deal with Sony customer service or warranties. Hopefully I wont. It cost just about $200.00. The only down side I see so far is the screen sometimes has a glare on it making it difficult to see.
