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Camcorder formats: which one is best?

Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.

Samsung YP-S5 (2GB)

The S5 takes Samsung's touch-button, speaker-enabled K5 and slims it down. We like it, but what's with the mutant earphones?

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Reviews

  • Pioneer AVIC-S2

    The AVIC-S2 is competent but, aside from Bluetooth, there are similarly specified GPSes for less.

  • Sony Handycam HDR-SR1

    A very attractive high-end consumer camcorder, this is easy to use out-of-the-box, offering great features even if video quality could be better.

  • SanDisk Sansa e250 (2GB)

    SanDisk has produced a winner in its e series. Not only do the players have a great list of features, its price makes it a very compelling proposition for those looking for a small MP3 player.

  • Archos Gmini 402

    If you want video and audio in your jeans pocket, get the Archos Gmini 402.

  • Apple iPod (60GB, colour)

    Though it no longer comes with such extras as a dock or an A/V cable, the photo-enabled iPod (née iPod Photo) is, pound for pound, the best iPod available.

  • Archos Gmini 400

    Vastly portable and filled to the brim with features, the Archos Gmini 400's essential missing ingredient is its lack of MTP and Janus support.

  • Sony Ericsson Z1010

    The Sony Ericsson Z1010 is more than just a phone that does video calls -- it's a multimedia package in your pocket.

  • InFocus ScreenPlay 4800

    InFocus ScreenPlay 4800

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