We cover a lot expensive gadgets, so it's nice to find something that's free.

Umundo has introduced a free service that allows video iPod users to view, publish, and share their camera-phone or camera-capable PDA video clips.

How does it work?

1. You use your phone to send in your video via MMS or email to Umundo's site.
2. Then you publish/share your videos: you and your friends log on (using your accounts) to iTunes, Google, MySpace, or My Yahoo! to watch your videos.

And here's the best part: the video from your phone or PDA is converted into H.264. That's the format used by the iPod. So this is basically a free cell-to-iPod converter.

Users in the USA with Cingular, Verizon, and T-Mobile subscriptions can MMS their videos to Umundo. Those who don't subscribe to those services and those who are outside of the USA can send in their videos via email from the phone or PDA. You can also send in .jpeg, .png, .gif, and .3gp files from the computer.