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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: Apr. 2007 ~ Jun. 2007: Free Expressions (ARCHIVES): Digital Camcorders users admin

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Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Monday, April 09, 2007 - 3:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Hi, we're looking to buy a digital camcorder. I'd love to know what you all recommend. (good and bad experiences) What's the best one for the money? What should we look for in one? Thanks!!

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Monday, April 09, 2007 - 3:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    


Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, April 09, 2007 - 3:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
LOL, let me no what you find out Twiggy. I just recently decided I need a new camcorder since mine is close to 11 years old now.

Karuuna
Board Administrator

08-31-2000

Monday, April 09, 2007 - 3:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Maybe we could move this to the All Things Technical" area? It's kind of a technical device (note my command of the high tech language! )

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Monday, April 09, 2007 - 3:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
ok

Landi
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07-29-2002

Monday, April 09, 2007 - 4:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i still have my old tape camcorder. it is small, but i can't see buying a new one yet. sorry i couldn't be more help twiggy

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Monday, April 09, 2007 - 5:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
It's ok. I'm so lost with trying to find the best one. I've talked to a few people, but they just aren't sure, either.

Karen
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09-07-2004

Monday, April 09, 2007 - 5:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
Twiggy, try THIS WEBSITE for some info that might be helpful.

This is the Consumer Reports website, which rates products for cost value, ease of use, longevity, etc. They grade everything from electronics to toys to clothing, and everything in between. The link I posted is to camcorders only, but if you go up one page you can find digital cameras and other goodies as well.

Hope this helps. (For what it's worth, my Kodak still camera has a movie setting on it that will film up to 2hrs of video w/ audio. I'm getting by on that until I get the $$ to splurge on a camcorder).

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 7:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Twiggs, sometimes it doesn't matter. Go to someplace that has a bunch you can hold and sort of try out. Go home and look up on epinions the one you like best and can afford. If it doesn't have anything real negative, get it. A lot of the technology in items like this is becoming the same. I saw a small JVC on woot.com for $179 yesterday, and people were saying it is a perfectly good video recorder.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 10:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I also like CNET Camcorder site for information on individual camcorders.

I think once you've narrowed it down to 5 or 6, you should look for them on this site, and read the editors' reviews of them, as well as normal people's reviews. Also, they have a feature on "editors' top picks" that can also help you narrow it down.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 1:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Thank you everyone! Hey, 179.00 is a good deal. I'll check it out.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
woot.com is one deal per day. You have to go there every day to see what they are selling. They are usually excellent prices if you happen to need what they have on sale.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 7:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Twiggs, bensbargains.net is a good place to look for deals on cameras and other technical toys. They are not a seller; they just collect the deals from around the internet and post a list daily. You have to go there every day.

Today they are featuring several deals at Dell. Yes, Dell sells cameras. Pay attention to coupon codes listed at bensbargains. You might have to insert a coupon code to get the price they list.

And do NOT buy anything from buy.com, which bensbargains lists a lot. Buy.com often has very good prices but they are always with rebates, and they WILL find a way to screw you on the rebate.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 2:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the heads up. I have been to buy.com and didn't know that about them! I'll check out bensbargains, too.