Record audio and capture images simultaneously with Sony's new visual voice recorder. It combines 256MB of flash memory with a 1.2-megapixel camera. With those specs, you won't make any Fine Art, but this gadget will come in handy for students and travelers, as well as people shopping for homes, cars, or other major purchases. But at $300, you might consider getting a budget camcorder instead.

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