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By Julio Ojeda-Zapata

Shooting home video? You don't always need a $1,000 high-definition camcorder brimming with bells and whistles. Sometimes it's best to keep things simple.

I've been testing two of the latest stripped-down video cameras, which are dead-easy to use and tons of fun. And though the footage they produce cannot compare with that of souped-up vidcams, it is plenty good for casual use.

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LAPTOP Magazine

by Michael A. Prospero

While YouTube has penetrated nearly every aspect of our lives, video from the first-person angle remains somewhat elusive; relatively few options are out there for daredevils who want others to experience their derrings-do from the same perspective. Twenty20’s VholdR camera aims to change this.

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Bike

August 2008

“The VholdR is an all-in-one helmet—or bike-mounted camera/recorder that will net you about 100 minutes of 640-by-480 resolution video per 2GB Micro SD In lieu of a built-in screen, lasers (yes, lasers) help you level horizon and camera orientation.”

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Hot Rod

January 2008

“Twenty20 wants to change the way racers shoot and share action video with new wearable camcorders that mount hands-free to nearly any object to record and store smooth camcorder-quality video. The goal is to make action video as easy to record and share as a picture on your digital camera, regardless of the conditions. It’s designed to be used in harsh environments reliably and isn’t much bigger than a cell phone.”

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Sport Truck

January 2008

“Twenty20 is now offering an all-encompassing camera that mounts hands-free to nearly any object, to record and store smooth camcorder-quality video. The purpose of the wearable camcorder is to eliminate the pain of recording action video. The extremely rugged unit isn’t much bigger than a cell phone and records to an SD memory card.”

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Car Craft

December 2007

“What is it: A wearable camcorder.

Why You Care: Sites like YouTube and StreetFire have exploded in the last couple of years with thousands of people posting car-related videos. Unfortunately, a lot tof the videos are pretty boring. We can do better. Car Craft readers unite: Flood the Net with cool burnouts, racing videos, and and engine buildups. Twenty20 is a company that will make this task easier. It’s developed a self-contained, wearable camcorder that is about size of a cell phone and records to a high-capacity SD memory card. Its diminutive size facilitates easy mounting in your car or on you.

How Much: Look for a retail price around $350.

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5.0 Mustang and Super Fords

December 2007

“Ever blasted off a cool pass, pulled off a great wheelstand, or simply spanked your buddy’s car and wished you had recorded it to post online? We know everyone wants to be a viral video superstar these days, and Twenty20 has a cool new camera to make sure you’re ready for your 1.5 minutes of fame. The company offers a new line of Wearable Camcorders that can be mounted nearly anywhere and record camcorder-quality video to an SD card.

"The purpose of Twenty20’s wearable camcorder is to eliminate the pain of recording action video," says Jason Green, founder of Twenty20. "Our plan is to continue to provide new tools to make action video as easy to record and share as a picture on your digital camera.”

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High performance Pontiac

December 2007

"Twenty20 introduces a wearable camcorder the size of a cell phone. It's great for recording passes at the track to check launches, or even shoot from inside the car. It can record anything you want at Pontiac events or in regular life. According to the manufacturer, "It mounts hands-free to nearly any object to record and store smooth camcorder-quality video." Jason Green, founder of Twenty20 says, "Our plan is to continue to provide new tools to make action video as easy to record and share as a picture on your digital camera." The result is a compact, rugged camcorder designed to perform will, regardless of the environment. The price is expected to be around $350. Final pricing and availability will be updated on the company's web site."

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American Snowmobiler

December 2007

“Twenty20 has a new James Bond-ish wearable camcorder to record your POV as you tear it up this winter. What’s unique about this device is that you won’t have any cords or wires to hinder your movement when you’re trying to perfect that awesome cornice jump. It has a “Shoot and Store” design. There is no videotape involved either, the VholdR uses hardware based video compression, recording to an SD card, providing instant playable MPEG-4 files. Recording time is expected to be around an hour per gigabyte, with cards ranging from 1-4 gigs. All components are splash-proof, shock-resistant and can withstand wide temp and humidity ranges, which is great for the outdoor enthusiast. The device is about 3.7 inches long and weighs 4.8 oz. Cost is $349.99.”

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Vision

December 2007

“Seattle Internet start-up Twenty20 is previewing ‘VholdR’ and ‘VholdR.com’, the company’s new wearable camcorder and online video community. VholdR weighs just a few ounces, fits in the palm of your hand, but it’s armored. With its brushed aluminum body, the camera works in rain, snow and mud. It’s made with “one click” functionality and has wearable mounts so you can shoot video from within the action, hands-free. VholdR goes or step further with “Click-to-Share” software, so the user automatically can post to YouTube or VholdR.com, the online video community with action video from your point of view. Action video is now as simple as wear, shoot, share.”

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All Metric Roadbike

December 2007

“Twenty20 Camera’s latest innovation will change the way you remember your favorite ride. The Wearable Camcorder mounts hands free to almost any object, providing smooth, quality video to record and store your two-wheeled excursions. Image stability is the key. The unit isn’t much bigger than a cellphone and records to a memory card for digital playback, saving, and e-file sharing. It’s durable, lightweight, and easy to use. An independent brand based in the Seattle area, Twent20 has been manufacturing top-quality American-made motorcycle and bicycle-helmet cameras since 2004.”

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SnowGoer

December 2007

Thanks to Twenty20’s VholdR video camera, it’s easier than ever to produce video proof that your snowmobile trips include more than leg shows and late-night card games. Early generation lipstick cameras require cables that connect to a separate recording device in a backpack or jacket. But the VholdR leaves that setup in the snowdust with its self-contained, wire-free, “Shoot and Store” design.

The VholdR mounts anywhere and records directly to an SD card and instantly delivers playable and shareable MPEG4 files. Videos can be easily transferred to a computer for editing or viewing.

A protective aluminum and plastic shell make all components splash-proof, shock resistant and abe to withstand wide temperature and humidity swings. Expected available this fall, the VholdR retails for $350.”

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Rocky Mountain Sports

November 2007

“With a VHOLDR wearable camcorder, you can catch all of the action for your sports. Not much bigger than a cell phone, and weighing just a few ounces, the camera mounts hands-free and at multiple angles to nearly any object and automatically records and stores quality video. Encased in anodized aluminum, the camera body is splash, dust and dirt proof so you can take it anywhere to record those precious and memorable moments.”

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American Iron Magazine

October 2007

“Twenty20, a leading seller of motorcycle and bicycle helmet cameras since 2005, prepares for a Autumnal 2007 debut of its latest camera. The new unit mounts to nearly any object to record and store smooth camcorder-quality video. Twenty20 partnered with Ziba Design, known for its work with blue chips such as Sirius, Intel, Logitech, and Microsoft, to tackle the logistical issues its customers have been facing when taking high-action video. The result is a camcorder designed to do one thing well: shoot action video every time you push the limits, regardless of the conditions. The extremely rugged unit, which isn’t much bigger than a cellphone, records to an SD memory card and should retail for around $350.”

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Rider

October 2007

“Twenty20 is set to change the way you shoot and share action video with its new generation of wearable camcorders. Twenty20’s wearable camcorder eliminates the pain of recording action video by utilizing the pain of recording action video by utilizing this all-encompassing camera that mounts hands=free to nearly any object, to record and store smooth camcorder quality video. The result is something no one else has done. The extremely rugged unit isn’t much bigger than a cell phone, records to an SD memory card, and retails for about $350.”

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