After months of searching I finally picked up a camcorder on a very low budget. I got a Creative Vado HD 8GB handheld camcorder. The camcorder was mainly bought with the purpose of recording my Christmas display but of course it will be used for other things. I still plan to upgrade to an HD camcorder for more important events in my life.
Attach is a comparison between my current camcorder and the new Vado (You are not allowed to view links.
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Current Camcorder:
JVC Evario 30GB Camcorder
If your wondering, I got the Vado for $58 with an additional battery and charger (this deal - You are not allowed to view links.
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