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  • JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (black)

    JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (black)

    The JVC GC-FM1's impractical design and poor software hobble an otherwise competent mini camcorder competitor.

  • JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (blue)

    JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (blue)

    The JVC GC-FM1's impractical design and poor software hobble an otherwise competent mini camcorder competitor.

  • JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (purple)

    JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (purple)

    The JVC GC-FM1's impractical design and poor software hobble an otherwise competent mini camcorder competitor.

  • Flip Video MinoHD (second generation, black)

    Flip Video MinoHD (second generation, black)

    Still one of the nicest models available, the second-generation Flip MinoHD offers a slightly improved design, double the memory, and an HDMI output for the same price that the original MinoHD used to cost.

  • Flip Video MinoHD (second generation, silver)

    Flip Video MinoHD (second generation, silver)

    Still one of the nicest models available, the second-generation Flip MinoHD offers a slightly improved design, double the memory, and an HDMI output for the same price that the original MinoHD used to cost.

  • Sony DCR-DVD650

    Sony DCR-DVD650

    The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD650 offers an all-in-one, on-the-go way to capture standard-def video and burn it to a DVD, but hard-disk-drive and flash-memory models are otherwise a better option.

  • Canon Vixia HF S11

    Canon Vixia HF S11

    An excellent flash-based prosumer HD camcorder, the Canon Vixia HF S11 has the advantage of an excellent image stabilizer but it disappointingly lacks an eye-level viewfinder.

  • X-Driven DRS-1100 Drive Recorder

    X-Driven DRS-1100 Drive Recorder

    The X-Driven DRS-1100 performs its basic task of recording potential accidents well, but a number of small problems with the included viewer software hamper its usability.

  • VholdR ContourHD wearable camcorder

    VholdR ContourHD wearable camcorder

    While not as rugged as its competition, the ContourHD features video quality and user-friendliness that is far better than any other helmet cam that we've tested.

  • Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 (silver)

    Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 (silver)

    If internal flash memory, zoom range, and a touch-screen LCD are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SX41.

  • Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 (red)

    Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 (red)

    If internal flash memory, zoom range, and a touch-screen LCD are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SX41.

  • Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 (blue)

    Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 (blue)

    If internal flash memory, zoom range, and a touch-screen LCD are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SX41.

  • Canon Vixia HG21

    Canon Vixia HG21

    Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG21 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price.

  • Samsung HMX-H105

    Samsung HMX-H105

    An interesting design doesn't offset the so-so video quality and performance, especially for the higher priced HMX-H106, H105, and H104. If you're set on this series, though, the no-memory-included Samsung HMX-H100 is probably the best deal of the bunch.

  • Samsung HMX-H100

    Samsung HMX-H100

    An interesting design doesn't offset the so-so video quality and performance, especially for the higher priced HMX-H106, H105, and H104. If you're set on this series, though, the no-memory-included Samsung HMX-H100 is probably the best deal of the bunch.

  • Samsung HMX-H104

    Samsung HMX-H104

    An interesting design doesn't offset the so-so video quality and performance, especially for the higher priced HMX-H106, H105, and H104. If you're set on this series, though, the no-memory-included Samsung HMX-H100 is probably the best deal of the bunch.

  • Samsung HMX-H106

    Samsung HMX-H106

    An interesting design doesn't offset the so-so video quality and performance, especially for the higher priced HMX-H106, H105, and H104. If you're set on this series, though, the no-memory-included Samsung HMX-H100 is probably the best deal of the bunch.

  • Samsung SMX-F34 camcorder (blue)

    Samsung SMX-F34 camcorder (blue)

    The Samsung SMX-F34 is a serviceable inexpensive standard-definition camcorder, but the money goes more to storage and the megazoom lens than to video quality.

  • Samsung SMX-F34 camcorder (silver)

    Samsung SMX-F34 camcorder (silver)

    The Samsung SMX-F34 is a serviceable inexpensive standard-definition camcorder, but the money goes more to storage and the megazoom lens than to video quality.

  • Samsung SMX-F34 camcorder (black)

    Samsung SMX-F34 camcorder (black)

    The Samsung SMX-F34 is a serviceable inexpensive standard-definition camcorder, but the money goes more to storage and the megazoom lens than to video quality.

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