Poll: Would you buy this loaded camcorder for $199?

[RossMAN]

Camcorder Hot Deal for $199 after MIRs

I'm debating between buying it for the wife and I or as a gift for someone else.

Here are some reviews:
C|NET.com
ePinions.com

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ...

- M4H

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ...

- M4H

Anything for my fellow Honda fanboi 😉, we must defeat the evil empire.

 

[MrBond]

I'm REALLY considering it for a gift for my sister for Christmas 2004. I hate to buy electronic stuff this early though, because if it goes bad, it's going to be out of warranty.

I thought about it for myself, but I don't hardly use my digital camera as it is, plus I don't have a DVD burner to fully utilize a MiniDV camera. Maybe if I had kids or something, but by the time I do, there'll be something even better then MiniDV out.

 

[caitlion]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ...

- M4H

oh, youre canadian. that explains a lot.

 

You beat me to the punch caitlion. Now that I know he's Canadian I will forever excuse his behavior as I would that of the mentally handicapped.

Oh, and Rossman, get the cam. I think I will (for all who do order it, click through Rossmans website to get it).

And thanks again for your help with those questions the other day Ross.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: caitlion

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ...

- M4H

oh, youre canadian. that explains a lot.

I'm a big burly lumberjack that cuts trees down with my johnson. Then I club beavers for fur pelts for my toque, eat some pemmican, wrap the end in black tape, and use it as a hockey stick.

Did I miss any stereotypes?

- M4H

 

[BigSmooth]

A very good deal, but I have very little need of a camcorder. I'd put that $200 towards a better still camera, myself.

 

[caitlion]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: caitlion

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ...

- M4H

oh, youre canadian. that explains a lot.

I'm a big burly lumberjack that cuts trees down with my johnson. Then I club beavers for fur pelts for my toque, eat some pemmican, wrap the end in black tape, and use it as a hockey stick.

Did I miss any stereotypes? :roll;

- M4H

do you say stuff like "aboot", too?!

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: MrBond
I'm REALLY considering it for a gift for my sister for Christmas 2004. I hate to buy electronic stuff this early though, because if it goes bad, it's going to be out of warranty.

I thought about it for myself, but I don't hardly use my digital camera as it is, plus I don't have a DVD burner to fully utilize a MiniDV camera. Maybe if I had kids or something, but by the time I do, there'll be something even better then MiniDV out.

I'm in the same situation. I believe it comes with a 1 year manufacturer's warranty and I get another year for purchasing it with my VISA.

So 2 years warranty for a $199 camcorder, their PC already has a FireWire card so they should be set right out of the box.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: caitlion

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ...

- M4H

oh, youre canadian. that explains a lot.

Don't mind her m4h, she can't decide what to get her boyfriend for Valentine's Day, but then again their relationship might also be over.

 

[rudeguy]

ross...if you are looking for a good, small camcorder that is a great deal. It is not a pro quality, two thousand dollar one like some here will be chippping in telling you to buy, but it works great. I just sold my Sharp. I loved it, but couldnt really find a use for it. The question you might want to ask yourself is what are you going to use it for? I found that taking pictures worked better for what I wanted.

 

[MattCo]

I am interested in one as well. The only con seems to be low-lux recording. Anyone have any experience with it?

-MC

 

[caitlion]

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: caitlion

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ...

- M4H

oh, youre canadian. that explains a lot.

:roll;

Don't mind her m4h, she can't decide what to get her boyfriend for Valentine's Day, but then again their relationship might also be over.

hmm... i realize that was intended as an insult.. but.. i dont see how it would offend me. i also dont see how the two relate. since my boyfriend and i are having troubles, am i supposed to just let it end and not even show that i care enough to try and make things better?

edit: sorry rossman, this conversation will end, on my end at least.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: rudeguy
ross...if you are looking for a good, small camcorder that is a great deal. It is not a pro quality, two thousand dollar one like some here will be chippping in telling you to buy, but it works great. I just sold my Sharp. I loved it, but couldnt really find a use for it. The question you might want to ask yourself is what are you going to use it for? I found that taking pictures worked better for what I wanted.

Thanks for the helpful insight.

I'm a little weary because I've heard indoor video doesn't look that great.

I keep forgetting if Canon or Sony makes a better $600-$800 camcorder?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: caitlion

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ...

- M4H

oh, youre canadian. that explains a lot.

Don't mind her m4h, she can't decide what to get her boyfriend for Valentine's Day, but then again their relationship might also be over.

Maybe if she didn't spend so much money on ricing her car out and Valentine's Day gifts for shallow guys only interested in her for sex, she could get that boob job she's been whining about ... so she can get even MORE shallow guys only interested in her for sex!

- M4H

 

[dpm]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: caitlion

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ... - M4H

oh, youre canadian. that explains a lot.

I'm a big burly lumberjack that cuts trees down with my johnson. Then I club beavers for fur pelts for my toque, eat some pemmican, wrap the end in black tape, and use it as a hockey stick. Did I miss any stereotypes?

- M4H

Do you put on women's clothing, and hang around in bars?
😉

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: rudeguy
ross...if you are looking for a good, small camcorder that is a great deal. It is not a pro quality, two thousand dollar one like some here will be chippping in telling you to buy, but it works great. I just sold my Sharp. I loved it, but couldnt really find a use for it. The question you might want to ask yourself is what are you going to use it for? I found that taking pictures worked better for what I wanted.

Thanks for the helpful insight.

I'm a little weary because I've heard indoor video doesn't look that great.

I keep forgetting if Canon or Sony makes a better $600-$800 camcorder?

canon makes a great one, and its less than $600 Canon ZR80

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: dpm

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: caitlion

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ... - M4H

oh, youre canadian. that explains a lot.

I'm a big burly lumberjack that cuts trees down with my johnson. Then I club beavers for fur pelts for my toque, eat some pemmican, wrap the end in black tape, and use it as a hockey stick. Did I miss any stereotypes?

- M4H

Do you put on women's clothing, and hang around in bars?
😉

No, but on Wednesdays I go shopping, and have buttered scones for tea.

- M4H

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: caitlion

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ...

- M4H

oh, youre canadian. that explains a lot.

I'm a big burly lumberjack that cuts trees down with my johnson. Then I club beavers for fur pelts for my toque, eat some pemmican, wrap the end in black tape, and use it as a hockey stick.

Did I miss any stereotypes?

- M4H

do you ever get to drive the tank?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: rudeguy

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: caitlion

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ...

- M4H

oh, youre canadian. that explains a lot.

I'm a big burly lumberjack that cuts trees down with my johnson. Then I club beavers for fur pelts for my toque, eat some pemmican, wrap the end in black tape, and use it as a hockey stick.

Did I miss any stereotypes?

- M4H

do you ever get to drive the tank?

No, it's always in the shop. 🙁

- M4H

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Camcorder Hot Deal for $199 after MIRs

I'm debating between buying it for the wife and I or as a gift for someone else.

Here are some reviews:
C|NET.com
ePinions.com

I don't see how they will get the $100 rebate now. The camcorder is being offered now by Office Depot, and the rebate says specifically valid on purchases offered by Amazon.com.

 

[dpm]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: dpm

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: caitlion

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ... - M4H

oh, youre canadian. that explains a lot.

I'm a big burly lumberjack that cuts trees down with my johnson. Then I club beavers for fur pelts for my toque, eat some pemmican, wrap the end in black tape, and use it as a hockey stick. Did I miss any stereotypes?

- M4H

Do you put on women's clothing, and hang around in bars? 😉

No, but on Wednesdays I go shopping, and have buttered scones for tea. - M4H

Dammit. Now I'm humming, and getting odd looks at work..
Damn Canadians! 😀

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: dpm

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: dpm

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: caitlion

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire Buy it and sell it to some poor Canadian who isn't eligible for those MIRs ... hint hint wink wink elbow in the ribs ... - M4H

oh, youre canadian. that explains a lot.

I'm a big burly lumberjack that cuts trees down with my johnson. Then I club beavers for fur pelts for my toque, eat some pemmican, wrap the end in black tape, and use it as a hockey stick. Did I miss any stereotypes?

- M4H

Do you put on women's clothing, and hang around in bars? 😉

No, but on Wednesdays I go shopping, and have buttered scones for tea. - M4H

Dammit. Now I'm humming, and getting odd looks at work..
Damn Canadians! 😀

• 
  BARBER:
  I'm a lumberjack, and I'm okay.
  I sleep all night and I work all day.
  
  MOUNTIES:
  He's a lumberjack, and he's okay.
  He sleeps all night and he works all day.
  
  BARBER:
  I cut down trees. I eat my lunch.
  I go to the lavatory.
  On Wednesdays I go shoppin'
  And have buttered scones for tea.
  
  MOUNTIES:
  He cuts down trees. He eats his lunch.
  He goes to the lavatory.
  On Wednesdays he goes shopping
  And has buttered scones for tea.
  
  He's a lumberjack, and he's okay.
  He sleeps all night and he works all day.
  
  BARBER:
  I cut down trees. I skip and jump.
  I like to press wild flowers.
  I put on women's clothing
  And hang around in bars.
  
  MOUNTIES:
  He cuts down trees. He skips and jumps.
  He likes to press wild flowers.
  He puts on women's clothing
  And hangs around in bars?!
  
  He's a lumberjack, and he's okay.
  He sleeps all night and he works all day.
  
  BARBER:
  I cut down trees. I wear high heels,
  Suspendies, and a bra.
  I wish I'd been a girlie,
  Just like my dear Papa.
  
  MOUNTIES:
  He cuts down trees. He wears high heels,
  Suspendies ... and a bra?!
  
  [talking]
  What's this? Wants to be a girlie?! Oh, My!
  And I thought you were so rugged! Poofter!...
  
  [singing]
  He's a lumberjack, and he's okay.
  He sleeps all night and he works all day.
  
  He's a lumberjack, and he's okaaaaay.
  He sleeps all night and he works all day.

:beer:😀

- M4H

 

[dpm]

Heh. Must not laugh out loud at work.
But what the hell is pemmican?

BTW, this thread is now officially hijacked - take this thread to Luton! 😀 (for real Python afficionados)