David Kender

Vizio announced that they'll be joining the arms race for pixels with the release of three Ultra HD TVs.

Here\'s a surprise. It\'s been a while since we\'ve seen a strong camcorder from Samsung. Then the SC-HMX20 comes along and all we can say is \"wow!\" Samsung\'s second generation HD camcorder, the HMX20 is the replacement for last year\'s lackluster SC-HMX10. The generational differences are unexpected, and not all obvious ones. For one thing, the new SC-HMX20 is actually larger than its predecessor, but only a little. It retains its ultra-stylish looks, and surprisingly useful swivel grip on the hand strap. Under the hood, however, Samsung staged a tiny revolution. The SC-HMX20 features a huge 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor, dwarfing the previous generation\'s chip. The performance boost was simply enormous, particularly in low light, where Samsung has shot to the top of the list. To add to its charms, the SC-HMX20 is incredibly easy to use, making it a good choice for beginners. It may not have all the bells and whistles of its competitors, but this camcorder is definitely worth investigating.