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Best budget camcorders
A budget camcorder is not without its compromises, but these three camcorders should satisfy most casual videographers out there.
Flip MinoHD
Although ultimate image quality and features are sacrificed on the altar of price and pocketability, the MinoHD should be on casual videographers shortlists.
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Flip MinoHD
Although ultimate image quality and features are sacrificed on the altar of price and pocketability, the MinoHD should be on casual videographers shortlists.
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JVC Everio GZ-HD5
The HD5 features a 60GB hard disk, high-def 1920x1080 recording and a 10x optical zoom lens. Unfortunately, it records in JVC's MPEG2-TS format, rather than the more popular AVCHD format.
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JVC Everio GZ-HM200B
There's no built-in memory or hard disk capacity with the HM200, just two SD/SDHC card slots. You do get a 20x optical zoom lens and AVCHD recording, though.
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JVC Everio GZ-MG630
Recording on to a 60GB hard disk, the standard-def MG630 features a 35x optical zoom lens.
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JVC Everio GZ-MG680
A standard-def hard disk-based camcorder, the MG680 features 120GB of storage and a 35x optical zoom lens.
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Canon Legria HF21
Sporting 64GB of on-board flash memory, the HF21 should have plentiful space for its 24Mbps high-def footage. It also features headphone and microphone jacks, as well as 15x optical zoom lens.
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Canon Legria HFS11
With its 64GB of built-in flash memory, the HF S11 has plenty of space for recording 24Mbps 1920x1080 high-def footage. It also features a 10x zoom lens, microphone and headphone jacks, and stereo sound recording.
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Kodak Zx1
Kodak's rugged portable video camera will appeal to outdoor shooters, once they get over the unit's strange controls.
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Camcorder basics
Thinking of buying a camcorder? Just got one? Let's take a look behind the specs and see what you've got in your hands.
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Getting to know your camcorder
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What storage should I get in my camcorder?
There are many types of camcorders on the market, and all take different types of storage. We look into what's available, so you can decide what's best for you.
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Top 5 business smartphones
Want to work on the move but don't want to lug a laptop? You'll need a smartphone that lets you do email, open business documents and browse the web.
News
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Samsung Jet joins Icon family
Samsung Australia was expected to launch four handsets in its Icon range yesterday, but instead launched five, adding the Samsung Jet to the group of touchscreen devices on show.
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Apple breaks up Palm Pre-iTunes lovefest
We can't say this was a complete surprise, but it looks like Apple made good on its earlier warning and put an end to the Palm Pre-iTunes synchronisation with the release of iTunes 8.2.1.
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Status of GSM Palm Pre
Rumours of a GSM Pre have emerged on a Vietnamese forum showing high-quality photos clearly showing the SIM card slot behind the phone's battery cover.
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Samsung launches Icon smartphones for Australia
Samsung will launch four very different touchscreen smartphones under one name, calling them the Icon range.
DIYs and How-to
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How to take video in total darkness
All sorts of interesting things happen in the dark, but how do you take a video of them? These tips will help you shoot video in even the darkest places.
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Build the perfect baby video
With the imminent arrival of a new baby, your life will become a whirlwind. If you're planning to capture the whole experience on video, plan carefully and you'll have a priceless record of those fleeting early days.
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PDA shopping checklist
Thinking of buying a new PDA? Here's a run-down of all the features you'll need to consider before you hit the shops.
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CNET.com.au's quick guide to handheld operating systems
In this quick guide, we take a look at the functionality and applications of the four main handheld operating systems -- Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian and BlackBerry.
Downloads
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Falco Icon Studio
Create, modify, and export professional looking icons.
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USB Safely Remove
Extend capabilities of managing USB devices.
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eBay Icon Installer
Add eBay icon to your desktop.
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ShutDown After
Automate your PC log off, restart, hibernate, and shutdown function.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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