Panasonic D-snap SV-AV50 (silver)

Manufacturers are cramming so many functions into their products these days, it's hard to know which ones to refer to as all-in-one devices. If anything qualifies, it would have to be the cell phone-size Panasonic D-snap SV-AV50, which combines a 1.95-megapixel camera, a 320x240 MPEG-4 video camcorder, a digital voice recorder, an MP3- and AAC-format music player, and a digital video recorder that can grab and play TV programs. That's impressive, but you won't find many of the features normally associated with those functions--there's no optical zoom, for example--and the resulting quality is uneven. The SV-AV50 is so small you really can carry it anywhere, though you'll have to lower your expectations and maybe expect some puzzled looks when it comes to sharing its recorded content. If you're a quality-first kind of person, you'll want to steer clear. But if you feel that almost any photo or video is better than none, read on.Remarkably small and lightweight at 4 by 1.95 by 0.81 inches and 4.2 ounces with the battery installed, the stylish Panasonic D-snap SV-AV50 can fit into a shirt pocket with plenty of room to spare. A side panel swings out and twists to position the 2-inch LCD on one side of the unit and the lens on the other. The screen swivels 180 degrees to allow self-portrait, overhead, and floor-level shots. The rounded, silver-colored case (it's also available in blue) is constructed of sturdy plastic with metal trim. It appears to be durable, as do the buttons that line the back of the case. The D-snap is made for handheld use, so there's no tripod mount.