MiniDV Camcorder w/ 3" LCD and 1.3 MP Digital Still@BUY.com

[gtdealman]

ahhhh... i'm in the same boat... should i do it.....??? ahh!!!

 

[GTdrew]

haha just buy it. Thats what i did Probably some good deals to be had with circuit city on sony camcorders 100 rebate and 100 msn dollars plus they 110% local stores. But this one is $470 right now and all the specs are pretty similar to that of the sony's.

 

[Lark888]

Had a sharp 8mm camcorder a few years back that had great video performance. Would have liked more reviews/info on this one but took the plunge while the 50/500 coupon still valid. At worst, I'll return to buy.com and be out the freight costs. Knew I shouldn't have checked this forum today.

 

[GTdrew]

hehe i had the same thinking you did. 15 day return right???

 

[wshtb000]

This isn't that cheap, consider their better model VL-WD450U (25x optical zoom) is only $450 everywhere.

 

[GTdrew]

hmmmmmmm maybe this is more camera than I need. All I need is the lowest digi camcoder that uses firewire to hook up with my laptop. Guess i should cancel my order

 

[Morph]

Bah... 10X zoom on the Sony TRV18 and TRV25. You can have them man, all yours.

 

[Morph]

Originally posted by: wshtb000
This isn't that cheap, consider their better model VL-WD450U (25x optical zoom) is only $450 everywhere.

The WD450U is an older camera that is being discontinued. It's not as high-end of a model as this one. And this one just came out, it's a brand new model. I'm assuming it has some better optics from the fat look of the lens.

 

[HarryK]

Originally posted by: wshtb000
This isn't that cheap, consider their better model VL-WD450U (25x optical zoom) is only $450 everywhere.

Better model??????

WD450U -> Lens Pickup (CCD Pixel Count) 460K
VL-AX1U -> Lens Pickup (CCD Pixel Count) 1.3 million

I'll go with the AX1U

 

[troglodytis]

been looking for a minidv cam deal that would suck me in for quite a while.

this one did it.

 

[Wei2Cool]

Originally posted by: wshtb000
This isn't that cheap, consider their better model VL-WD450U (25x optical zoom) is only $450 everywhere.

If you look at the detailed spec carefully (available at sharp-usa.com), you will find this one has 1.3 million CCD pixel count while VL-WD450U has only 460k. What else makes you believe VL-WD450U is better?

My order has been sent towarehouse but still no email confirmation yet.

 

[wshtb000]

Thanks for all your information. By the way, I did a search for $50 off $500 coupon on google.com last night, and add the coupon to my basket. I didn't check out last night, and I found it is still valid now!

Originally posted by: Wei2Cool

Originally posted by: wshtb000
This isn't that cheap, consider their better model VL-WD450U (25x optical zoom) is only $450 everywhere.

If you look at the detailed spec carefully (available at sharp-usa.com), you will find this one has 1.3 million CCD pixel count while VL-WD450U has only 460k. What else makes you believe VL-WD450U is better?

My order has been sent towarehouse but still no email confirmation yet.

 

[deras]

could some one pm me that code or a link to where i can find it... thanks

 

[wshtb000]

Posting links is forbidden, and I don't know what the code is.

Just goto www.google.com, enter "buy.com coupon". Click a few links and you will find it.

Good luck!

 

[troglodytis]

finaly....


somebody at f@twallet found a review od the UK version



i'm glad i bought it

 

[JavaCool]

thx for the review, Trog.

 

[HarryK]

I'm curious. People on FW have claimed that they haven't gotten any confirmation e-mails. I got in on this pretty early and got my confirmation e-mail almost immediately. Are people here not getting any confirmation emails? Just trying to figure if this deal is still on or not.

Thanks

 

[LDegrelle]

Tried the $50 coupon and told me no longer valid. I am more tempted to wait to use the 20% MSN deal at Circuit City. I realize its only credit towards more stuff but I can return easy if any dislikes.

Any more word on this deal?

 

[vetteguy]

I take it this is not progressive scan? Looks like a good deal but I don't know...

 

[baokhoibui]

Harry K

I received a confirmation email the day after purchase (aprox 10 hours after). When I check the order status it still says processing, so the jury is still out.

fingers still crossed

 

[Wei2Cool]

Originally posted by: baokhoibui
Harry K

I received a confirmation email the day after purchase (aprox 10 hours after). When I check the order status it still says processing, so the jury is still out.

fingers still crossed

funny I got no confirmation email at all but my order status has changed from processing to sent to warehouse few hours after order was placed.

 

[HarryK]

Originally posted by: Wei2Cool

Originally posted by: baokhoibui
Harry K

I received a confirmation email the day after purchase (aprox 10 hours after). When I check the order status it still says processing, so the jury is still out.
fingers still crossed

funny I got no confirmation email at all but my order status has changed from processing to sent to warehouse few hours after order was placed.

Hmmm... mine was changed to "sent to warehouse" a few hours after my order as well, and I did get a confirmation email. So much for trying to figure this out

 

[TechnoKid]

Originally posted by: JavaCool
Keep in mind that Sony has $100 rebate on their trv27, 25, 18 dv models...along with some digital 8 and MV models.

Canon also has a $100 rebate on their Elura model, or $200 if you buy their portable printer with the Elura.

Rebates+sales+Amex PM=HOT DEALS.

I ordered the trv27 from Amazon yestday. Will PM, and get it under $600.

good luck

I'm curious as to how you got the trv-27 for under $600? I looked on mysimon.com, cheapest is $704, with rebate, that'd be $604 (plus $35 or so for shipping) and does amazon have free shipping (Amazon's price on trv-27 is $899)?
So who are you Pm'ing with? (I realize amex's PM thing, but did you PM thru amazon or amex?) Thanks. I am looking into getting the trv-27 as well, esp if I can for under $600.

 

[troglodytis]

i ordered sat night. unfortunately i didn't realize that i messed up my cc info. i changed the cc info sunday morn. the card was then authorized, but not yet charged. i have yet to recieve any emails regarding the order. status on buy.com is processing.

 

[HarryK]

Posted this morning on another forum:

It's currently on back order now. Here is their explaination of back order:

"Back Order - This product is not currently in stock at any of our warehouse locations. We have ordered the product from our supplier, but have not received a date yet as to when we will receive this product. We will update you on the status of your order via email"