Sony-HD-Camcorder-and-HD-DVD-Burner.jpg The Sony High Def camcorder records 1080i video with Surround Sound directly onto its built-in 40GB hard drive. You don’t need any tapes or discs.

After recording, all you have to do is either plug the camcorder into the HDMI input of your HDTV, or burn AVCHD DVDs using the DVD burner - no PC needed! The Sony camcorder has a 2.7″ LCD screen, 10x optical zoom.

Check price and availability at Brookstone.

“The Sony® Handycam® HDR-SR5 camcorder has a built-in 40GB hard drive, so you can record directly without tapes or discs for up to 27 hours. Connect your camcorder to your HDTV to view your images, or connect to the DVD burner to burn an AVCHD DVD copy. You don’t have to connect with your PC—though software is included to help you use your PC for archiving.”