Video On The Go

Eric, of the famed Fire Ant Gazette, posted about his GoPro HD Helmet Hero video camera. I had considered that device but was really looking for something with a different purpose in mind so I finally decided on the Smart Black Box SBX-1100. The SBX-1100 is a data recorder so the video is not near the quality of cameras like the GoPro but the video can still be used to show where I've been. The SBX-1100 records at 15 or 30 fps and I use it in the 15 fps mode for my purpose.

I'd be hard-pressed to justify the gadget for more than anything other than just that - a gadget - but you never know when such things might thrust themselves into the world of true usefulness. And in the meantime I can always refer back this recent video to re-live rain and cool temperatures.

And personally, I think SBX-1100 sounds cooler than GoPro HD Helmet Hero.