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It's been a hot minute since we've seen any new tools from the
security-minded folks at Swann, but it's hitting back with a new head-
mounted camera at CES. The Sportscam is a familiar device -- similar
to Contour and Go Pro units we've toyed with in the past -- but rather
than seeking optimal image quality at a premium price, this guy sticks
to the basics. The VGA camera can only log clips at a resolution of
640 x 480, so HD junkies best look elsewhere. But it's still encased
in a rugged plastic shell, one that's both shockproof and waterproof,
and it's capable of holding up to five hours of footage on a single
16GB microSD card. There's a rechargeable Li-ion battery that'll last
2.5 hours, and it ships with a variety of mounting options (though
we'd suggest around your head, obviously). As we alluded to earlier,
this one's a lower-end product, and that $99 price may entice those
who would otherwise never consider such a thing. The full release is
after the break, and it'll start shipping in the US of A next month.
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