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Launched in Japan on December 5th 2008, the Everio GZ-MG840 is a enhanced standard definition camcorder from JVC. Featuring an internal 60GB HDD, 32x optical zoom, a 1/6" CCD sensor, a USB 2.0 port, microSD and micro SDHC card slot and a 2.7-inch LCD screen, the GZ-MG840 shoots at a resolution of 720x480. With up to 14 hours and 20 minutes of video in maximum resolution, the GZ-MG840 is specially engineered for the YouTube generation - making it easy to batch upload your favourite clips to the site. Sadly it is unknown at this time whether the device will come to North America - and with it's $800 price tag it probably wouldn't sell even if it did.
MSRP $750.00
Release date December, 2008
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Features
- 60GB internal drive, with support for micro SD and SDHD cards
- 1/6" CCD sensor with a maximum resolution of 720x480
- 2.7" LCD screen
- up to 14 hours and 20 minutes of full resolution storage
- 53x113x68mm, 350g including battery
- $800
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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
JVC Everio GZ-MG840
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Creative Vado HD
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.
JVC Everio GZ-MG840
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
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
JVC Everio GZ-MG840
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
MSRP $299.00
Released May, 2007
Pros
- Inexpensive HD camcorder
- Very compact
- HD recording - 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps
Cons
- No built-in memory
- Doesn't include built-in memory or an SD card
- fits palm poorly
JVC Everio GZ-MG840
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Aiptek GO-HD
MSRP $120.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- can take 8MP still shots
- 720p video at 60fps
- affordable price
- attractive enclosure
- undercuts the price of many of its competitors
Cons
- uses MicroSD instead of SD/SDHC
JVC Everio GZ-MG840
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RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
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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
- 2.7" LCD screen
Cons
- costs a lot - especially considering the poor technical specifications
- standard definition resolution
- compact size still cannot compare to other flash based handheld models
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GZ, MG, 840, GZMG, MG840, GZMG840
