SteveO, the max the cheaper one will record in is 960P; the full 5MP records up to 1080i. The difference being in FILE SIZE more than IMHO resolution. 1080I is a huge file to try and edit, and unless you have a 1080 TV/DVD, kinda over-the-top.
In both cases, you need is the MOTORSPORTS EDITION.
You need to be wearing one when following me next month