Surround mixes from your camcorder

Another SONY link today. They've announced the ability to create 5.1 surround mixes from the built in microphone on a selection of new DVD-camcorders. I don't know how good it will sound and if it makes it harder to clean up your audio for post, but that's pretty nifty!
"The DCR-DVD403 Handycam model has a built-in mic to record in 5.1 channel surround
sound, while the DCR-DVD103 and DCR-DVD203 Handycam models offer the ability
to record in rich, surround sound with an optional accessory microphone.
The pinnacle of the DVD lineup, the DCR-DVD403 Handycam camcorder unit is
the first consumer camcorder to include Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Creator. This
unique technology incorporates built-in, multichannel microphones, so you can
record your home movies in dramatic 5.1 channel digital surround sound for an
immersive audio experience."

Movies in your pocket

Sony announces that they're going to have the ability to play movies on their coming PSPortable. It's interesting how many resolutions and formats you will now be able to consumer your media content. This of course makes it another variable when preparing for mixes. From pristine HD surround mixes to stereo to mono to computer crappy speakers mixes to celphone and PSP super crappy mixes. Someone should come up with a chart checklist that has all the formats and all the resolutions and file formats. One day when I get a minute...