As I stated before. the 1080p mode is actually @ 127 degree angle and not 170 as is the other modes... which would satisfy your request.
To quote myself from earlier in this thread:
PLUS - and this is important. The 1080p option has less of a viewing angle. That means whatever is on screen isn't sharing space with a larger viewing area. Basically means even more detail than just upping the screen size.
Cam Mount...:
http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Tripod-M.../dp/B002RCLYXG
Thats the GoPro tripod mount to be used with the universal standard. Its 8 bucks.
Extra Battery...:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._1100mAh_.html
20 bucks. 4 hours of 1080p video - do you really need more? You'd have to invest in a $100 dollar memory card. The battery also is the fastest to charge of any rechargeable HD cam on the market.
The GoPro HD is the same for any edition which you are correct is just marketing different mounts for different types of primary uses. The Motorsports package has the best variety of included mounts and the most amount of mounts. I would go with that and then buy anything special you would need. It would be very pricey to buy the "naked" version and then buy all the mounts you want.
One last thing. Remember, the GoPro HD also takes 5MP stills that are higher res than 1080p. So ask yourself - do you want a digital camera that can take decent 720p video (@max 30fps) or a dedicated 1080p Video camera that can still take a decent high res picture... which also allows you to adjust the intervals and of course... the sound the GoPro is better than any other camera or cam out there
