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The Aiptek GO-HD is an inexpensive SD memory based HD camcorder price at around $300. It features no internal memory, but requires you to buy SD cards for storing the video content. It records 1280 x 720 H.264 video at 30 fps that can be transferred to your PC via a USB cable or watched on your TV with the included component cable. Consider the Flip Video Ultra ($149-$179) as a cheaper, simpler, lower quality alternative.
MSRP $299.00
Release date May, 2007
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Features
- 1280 x 720 H.264 Video @30fps
- .MOV Video Format
- 5 Mega Pixel Digital Camera
- 3x Optical Zoom w/ Auto Focus
- 2.4" Swivel-Reversible LCD
- 2-inch Macro Zoom
- LED Lights
- Night Shot
- Red Eye Reduction
- 8GB SD Card Slot Expansion
- HDTV Component Output
- Charging via AC or USB
- 2 Li-Ion Batteries Included
- Remote Control Included
- No Internal Memory (must use SD)
Competitors
The Aiptek GO-HD was release in May 2007 and retails for $300. Expect to get 240 minutes of video on a 8 GB memory card when recording at the full resolution.
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Competitors
Aiptek GO-HD is ranked 5th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $600.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- 720p recording in MPEG-4 AVH/H.264 format
- Good price for its features
- Included cradle has many output options including HDMI
- Improved compression means more recording on a single SD card
Cons
- Lens is a very small diameter and is only X5. Same lens as used to be on HD2 would fare much better.
- Could do with a faster lens.
Aiptek GO-HD
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
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MSRP $1,000.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Includes cradle with many output options including HDMI
- Decent battery life and recording times
Cons
- 1080i only - no 1080p
- Still image quality is not that sharp
- Slow autofocus
Aiptek GO-HD
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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MSRP $149.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
- Easy to transfer videos to your PC and share on YouTube and email
- Built-in USB arm, so you don't need other cables
Cons
- No cap or cover to protect the lens when not in use.
- No way to upgrade memory capacity
- Video quality is decent but not great
Aiptek GO-HD
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Flip Video Ultra
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MSRP $229.99
Released December, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- full 720p high definition video
- 8GB of built in capacity
- easy to use, upload or playback
Cons
- no expansion slots for further memory
- no optical zoom
Aiptek GO-HD
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Creative Vado HD
MSRP $129.00
Released August, 2007
Pros
- Hundreds of dollars less than competition
- Strong flash
- Video capture is actually pretty decent
Cons
- No optical zoom
- Annoying placement of record button
- Records at 30 fps
Aiptek GO-HD
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Aiptek A-HD 720p
MSRP $149.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- compact and light
- rechargeable Li-ion battery
- records in high definition (720p)
Cons
- no optical zoom
- flash storage capacity is limited to 8gb
- not a quality brand
Aiptek GO-HD
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Genius G-Shot HD520
MSRP $149.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- slim and attractive enclosure
- weather resistant
- 720p at 60fps
Cons
- no included SD storage
- all plastic enclosure
- poor indoor performance (very grainy)
Aiptek GO-HD
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Kodak Zx1
MSRP $750.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- built in 60GB HDD as well as support for micro SD/SDHC cards
- 32x optical zoom
- easy to use and upload your videos after
Cons
- costs a lot - especially considering the poor technical specifications
- standard definition resolution
- compact size still cannot compare to other flash based handheld models
Aiptek GO-HD
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JVC Everio GZ-MG840
MSRP $800.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- built in 120GB HDD as well as support for micro SD/SDHC cards
- 32x optical zoom
- easy to use and upload your videos after
Cons
- costs a lot - especially considering the poor technical specifications
- standard definition resolution
- compact size still cannot compare to other flash based handheld models
Aiptek GO-HD
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JVC Everio GZ-MG880
MSRP $179.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Very well priced
- Takes SDHC cards (cheap, and high capacity)
- Uses AA batteries - can be replaced on-the-go, rechargeable
Cons
- Very poor low light capabilities
- No wind noise cancellation
- No microphone input
Aiptek GO-HD
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Kodak Zi6
MSRP $179.00
Released April, 2008
Cons
- Poor video quality
- Poor contrast
Aiptek GO-HD
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DXG Technology DXG-567V
Reviews
June 8, 2008
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Pros
- Inexpensive HD camcorder
- Very compact
- HD recording - 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps
- SD cards are relatively cheap.
Cons
- No built-in memory
- Doesn't include built-in memory or an SD card
- fits palm poorly
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April 21, 2008
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Pros
- Inexpensive HD camcorder
- Very compact
- HD recording - 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps
- SD cards are relatively cheap.
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September 21, 2007
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Pros
- Inexpensive HD camcorder
- Very compact
- HD recording - 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps
Cons
- Doesn't include built-in memory or an SD card
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May 27, 2008
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November 26, 2007
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