So are you a klutz that tends to drop your camera and knock it around a lot? But you don't want to cave in and buy a super bulky and heavy digicam? Fortunately Casio's new EX-G1 is here to rescue you. The 12.1 megapixel is just .78 inches thick, with a 2.5" LCD, and a 3X zoom, yet it still manages to be super tough. And you can be confident that Casio knows how to make rugged products, after all they are behind the G-shock line of watches. The camera can withstand the elements of shock, dirt, humidity, snow, temperature and water. The Casio EX-G1 will be available ...

Just a few days ago we posted about the Sharper Image's Flip competitor. And as if there weren't already too many of them, we have another Flip contender to talk about. The Pink Dottie Take-It Video Camcorder is just what you would expect. It's an SD camcorder with a color LCD, and a direct USB connector. Built-in memory is pathetic at just 32mb but you can expand it via an SD card. The Pink Dottie Take-It Video Camcorder retails for $99 and there is also a Navy Camo version available. But our advice would be to stick with the Flip altogether.

Wow it seems everyday there is another competitor to the Flip. The Sharper Image U Video doesn't have any neat qualities like the Vivitar 510 had last week, but it has a few nice touches. It works just the same as the Flip or Kodak Zi6, the U-Video Camera stores up to one hour of footage on its on-board 1GB of memory. It also has a built in speaker for playback on the go. All files can easily be uploaded through a USB adapter. There is no HD here just the standard 640X480 resolution and there are no details on whether the memory is expandable. However, software, headphones,

Planning your winter vacation in the Bahamas? Then the Liquid Image High Definition Scuba Series HD Camera/Video Mask model 320 will probably be useful on your trip. These goggles are not particularly fashionable looking, but the specs make it worth while to put on your face. You can capture underwater photos and 720P HD video. The camera mode also sports a 5MP picture reolution and files can be downloaded through a Micro SD/SDHC card. A 2GB Micro SD Card is provided but the device supports up to a 32 GB card. The Liquid Image High Definition Scuba Series HD Camera/Video Mask model 320 retails for $299.99 and is available now at respective on-line retailers.

Ahh, another day of Hello Kitty goodness is upon us. The FUJIFILM Instax Mini 25 Hello Kitty with 50 Instax Films is truly adorable with its all white design and an image of Ms. Kitty also taking a picture with a camera. This is of course not a digital camera, but instead Fuji’s version of a Polaroid camera. Just press the shutter and an instant color photo appears soon after to share with your peeps. The camera requires two batteries to operate and is of course suitable for those who appreciate retro photography with a Hello Kitty touch. The FUJIFILM Instax Mini 25 Hello Kitty retails for $170 at Japan Gadget Shop.

We've seen DVRs pop-up in many different types of ordinary house-hold objects, but this has got to be one of the most brilliant ones. This ordinary looking and functioning calculator actually doubles as a DVR with 4GB of built-in memory. Granted, the 640x480 30fps VGA video quality is hardly groundbreaking, but that is more than enough to catch your fellow office workers up to no good. It will also take snaps at a 1280 x 960 resolution.  Not that we're saying that that is how you should use it, or anything like that. The product page for this one doesn't specify how much it costs, but you can ...

The Samsung HMX-U10 is not news too many. It's Samsung's first attempt to compete with the Flip Mino. However what is new is this color, it's now available in Purple! Exclusive to Best Buy, purple apparently must be the new pink. All the same features remain in tact; the  2MP sensor, a 2" Color LCD, 1x optical/4x digital zoom
, and the ability to record in both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios
. The Samsung HMX-U10 is currently on sale and retails for $179.99 at Best Buy.

Today, Sony Ericsson announced the release of two new handsets: Satio and Aino.  The Satio from Sony Ericsson will let you watch crystal-clear movies on 3.5 inch High Definition touchscreen with a true 16:9 widescreen format, and takes photos on a 12.1 megapixel camera. You can watch movies, videos, look at photos, or listen to music, and use the internet. Photos can instantly be uploaded directly to Picasa and commented on directly from the handset. In addition Sony Ericsson released the Aino, a slider cellphone with touch controls as well. Using Remote Play Access, control your PlayStation 3 media content, play and organize all your content with Media Go and transfer it from a PC to the handset via Media Home. The Aino also has a traditional keypad with an intuitive touch UI in media mode. The Aino can also be used to as an FM Radio or MP3 player and offers a 8.1 megapixel camera. Pricing and release date are still TBD.

The LEGO Stop Animation Video Camera from Digital Blue can capture regular videos of everyday situations or you can be even more creative and produce your own stop animation videos. Remember those California Raisins of the early 90's? Well maybe you can create the next 'California Minifigs'.  Included with the Video Camera are two LEGO minifigs, a tripod, and Stop Animation Studio Software. The device also sports a 1.5" LCD screen.  The LEGO Stop Animation Video Camera will be released on October 21st and retail for $79.99 at Amazon.

The Snap! Video Camera from Digital Blue could give Kodak and Flip Video a run for their money just based on the design alone. This cheap camcorder is perfect for kids, or those looking for a trendy looking device that has just enough bells and whistles to take a video and share it on YouTube. The Snap! features a 2" TFT Screen, A/V cable for TV Out, 30 minutes of recording time, docking station, and a Wrist Strap.  Movie creations can easily be uploaded to YouTube or downloaded to a computer to watch over and over. Unfortunately it seems to only do standard definition but ...

Attention sinners, are you up for worshiping a golden calf at your desk? Well this horrible looking Golden Ox webcam should do the trick.  The calf looks more like the devil with its head stuck on what looks like an antenna of a car, or analog TV. The Golden OX Webcam works via USB and has a built-in mic.  It features automatic white balance, manual focus, and a frame rate of 320 X 240 up to 30 frame/sec. You can pick up the almost Biblical Golden OX Figure Webcam for $16.69.

We are no stranger to the FUJIFILM Finepix 10.0 Megapixel Digital Camera, we have seen all its candy colored forms, but over at Best Buy they seem to have an exclusive art deco version of the Z30. This white version of the camera sports all the same features as the rest of the line but instead of basic white, it features swirly like floral designs on the face of the camera in black. To refresh your memory the FinePix has a 10MP resolution, 3x optical/5.7x digital zoom, 2.7 color LCD, 1600 ISO, Antiblur, face detection 50MB of internal memory and overall a well rounded feature set. It's currently on ...

Using Ugolog, you can transform your existing web cam in to a home video surveillance system on the cheap. The online service lets use your existing web cam to record video footage of what goes on when you aren't around. Aside from webcams the service also works with IP Cameras and it will provide you with a full history, including frame by frame snapshots. Additionally, it will even send you notifications via RSS when ever there is motion detected and recorded. The basic service is free and includes 1 camera and 50mb of storage. However, the Plus and Pro accounts offer more 2, and 5 cameras respectively, and 1gb and 5gb storage, are currently free during their beta. No matter what, it certainly seems like it doesn't hurt to try out Ugolog. It might just be the cheapest and easiest to use surveillance system that we have ever come across.

Get ready for your HD webcam close-up,  the Hercules Dualpix HD720p is an ultra-mobile high definition 720p webcam. It has the capability of rotating  for the best angle, so that you don't have to turn your laptop upside down and topsy turvey in order to get a good shot. It also has a wide-angle auto focus lens, it handles well in low-light conditions and it of course features a built-in microphone. But its neatest aspect is how at the beginning of every chat session, the Dualpix HD720p will automatically rotate and detect your position. If you need further manipulation, it can be done with the included software. The Dualpix will start shipping in early September for $59.99 at Amazon,Buy.com, NewEgg.com, Dell.com, and Walmart.com.

Porta System's new Touch1600 is the first DVR security system we've come across to sport a large touch screen display. The device has a 17" display with a 500GB or 1TB hard drive under the hood. Aside from its DVR capabilities, the network enabled system also allows for remote access, camera motion detection, and object movement detection. Overall, having a touch screen on a surveillance device like this is more than just a gimmick and it makes a lot of sense, since users will need to operate it on the fly and playback videos right away with out hassle. There is no word on pricing yet.

Samsung this morning announced three new Smart digital cameras: The DualView TL220 and TL225 as well as the Connected Digital Camera - the CL65.  The DualView cameras feature the ability to get from behind the camera to the front of it for self-portraits and group shots. No longer will you have to be left out in a group photo, or guess what you all look like by taking one-handed shots.  There is also a rear LCD touchscreen with haptic feedback for easy menu scrolling or editing pictures with the Smart Auto feature.  The TL225 will retail for $349.99 and the TL220 will retail for $299.99. The only difference being is the back rear touch screen on the TL225 is 3.5" and the TL220 is only 3".

Looking for a quick and dirty way to prevent blurry pictures? Well the DigiDude should do the trick. Just screw off one of the heads of these little guys and you will have a portable camera tri-pod. Each one attaches to your keyring and has a personality all its own. I bet you could use it as a tool to make people smile when taking pictures as well because each one is so damn spunky. The DigiDude retails for $19.99 and you get to pick out your personality before you purchase it, so you will be sure to get one that suits you perfectly.

It has just been non-stop Hello Kitty goodness as of late. Between iPhones cases and a limited edition camera... Sanrio just keeps pumping it out. Now there is the Hello Kitty Webcam! This one is truly adorable, as it is shaped to resemble Ms. Kitty herself with the webcam plunged deep into her heart as she stares at you at your desk.  Some features include a VGA (640x480) format, frame rate up to 30fps, automatic exposure control: Auto/Manual white balance image resolution, 5MP pixels, and built-in microphone. The Hello Kitty Webcam retails for $66.99.

The Casio Exilim Ex-S5 is definitely the camera to buy if you are looking for a consumer friendly camera that is easy on your wallet and you don't want to stress your brain. It's a simple camera that provides excellent photo quality, ease of use, and it is extremely light to carry.

Some of you may already know that Hello Kitty is celebrating a birthday this year. She turns 35! (Although she doesn't look a day over 10). So in order to celebrate some new  iPhone Apps have made there way to the public and now there is a 35th anniversary CASIO EX-Z2. This exclusive version of the camera is one that would make any true Hello Kitty fan drool. From the camera shell to the packaging, everything has Hello Kitty's signature pink design and face. It is Pink with a Swarovski crystal dotted outer lens and body decorations and the camera is not half bad either at 12.1MP  and 3X optical ...

The compact digital Leica C-Lux 3 is already pretty sexy but now turns super collector with this illustrated version by artist André for colette. This is a limited edition with only 30 available. The artist himself is a famous french graffiti artist , who has his work on display at many galleries and probably a storefront or two.  The LEICA C-LUX 3 by Leica Camera is a high-performance digital camera from the Leica C-LUX line. Though it may not be a Casio or Samsung digital camera, it is marketed as a more high-end portable digital camera.  The André x colette retails for £ 424.60 ( USD$ 715.15).