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MiniDV: A small cassette that is widely used for recording digital videotape in the DV format. Handheld MiniDV camcorders combined the high quality of DV in a small size and...; Full MiniDV Definition >>

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Panasonic's sub-$800 3CCD 1080p camcorder: Panasonic's sub-$800 3CCD 1080p camcorderDownside to FirewareI never really understood that matter of Fireware and only being able to export via real time. To me, I thought that was a limitation of the Camera, not the Connection. Unless Firewire was built purely around the thought of moving data...; Tags: Panasonic, 1080p, FireWire, MiniDV, camcorder, USB 2.0, USB; Discussion threads 2008-01-08
A random day in the life of technology that should just be better: A random day in the life of technology that should just be betterI don't know David......What's your point? ;)sighHey DaveWhen desperate I use a cheap panasonic minidv camera, firewire into my computer and use Windows Encoder 9 as a switcher and create the end product. At bandwidth 1024 the output...; Tags: Corporate communications, Apple iSight, MiniDV, video, camera; Discussion threads 2007-09-20
JVC DR-DX5S: JVC's mouth-watering new HDD/DVD recorder--the first we've seen for consumers with an integrated MiniDV deck--comes with an impressive, albeit incomplete, set of features. For example, the DR-DX5S plays, records, and edits MiniDV camcorder tapes, DVD-RAM discs, and even dual-layer DVD-R discs, but doesn't work with +R/+RW formats. It has...; Tags: Consumer electronics, JVC, JVC DR-DX5S, MiniDV Camcorder, deck, DVD; Product reviews 2006-10-18

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Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting Tools: Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting ToolsVery InformativeThanks Ed.1 question: My machine performs fineit is fast and reliable, I have had no major or even minor issues, 0 BSOD since it arrived last October. Do I still download the latest drivers. There is a bios update available. I always...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), acer, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
Sony Handycam HDR-SR11: I used to think that hard drive models would take over the camcorder market as miniDV slowly faded into the horizon. I've since changed my tune after using flash-based models, especially those that include some onboard memory. However, if you shoot a lot of video--or just don't bother to back...; Tags: camcorder, Sony Corp., AVCHD, hard drive; Product reviews 2008-04-10

Sony, Sanyo, Panasonic battle for compact camcorder crown: While the mini-laptop wars heat up in another department, the world's gadget producers are fighting it out over another device: the compact hi-def camcorder. In today's New York Times, David Pogue explains how Sony, Sanyo and Panasonic keep trying to beat each other to the punch in...; Tags: Sony Corp., Panasonic, Camcorder, Sanyo Electric Co., Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-04-10
Apple sales soar to capture 14ò0of US PC retail sales: Apple sales soar to capture 14ò0of US PC retail salesThe OS just rocksIt's easy, straightforward, stable, and powerful. Leopard is the anti-Vista and gives you what I like to call "mindless productivity." I can do everything I want at home, work, and school quickly and easily. This...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Sales strategy, Desktops, Operating systems, PC, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Macintosh, sales, PC retail sale, operating system; Discussion threads 2008-03-18
Canon Vixia HV30: Don't look for any great advances here: the Canon Vixia HV30 is a very minor upgrade from the admittedly top-notch HV20. It has a sleeker-looking black body, introduces 30p progressive mode, and supports the high-capacity BP-2L24H lithium ion battery, but otherwise remains the same as its 2007 predecessor. Of course,...; Tags: Corporate communications, Memory, HV30, Canon Inc., video; Product reviews 2008-02-25
Are AVCHD camcorders the next HD lie?: When I wrote "Don't believe the low bit-rate â€˜HD' lie" with a comparison, I had no idea that these compromises in quality would apply to the latest consumer HD camcorder format called AVCHD as well.Â When I first read about the AVCHD format with its use of MPEG4-AVC (H.264) video...; Tags: Problem, Camcorder, Video, Difference, Mbps, HD, AVCHD Image, Quality Video Equipment, Corporate Communications, Marketing, George Ou; Blog posts 2008-02-11
Panasonic's sub-$800 3CCD 1080p camcorder: Update 8:15AM - Note that 1080p is only in 24p mode. Panasonic will release two new true (1920x1080) 1080p 24pÂ 3CCD camcorders in March 2008 for a list price of $800 and $1100. That means both models will likely be under $1000 which illustrates how fast prices come...; Tags: Panasonic, Camcorder, 1080p, George Ou; Blog posts 2008-01-08
Lowepro Clips 140: As camcorders keep getting smaller, so do the bags we use to carry them around. Lowepro's latest line of camcorder bags, called the Clips line, keeps things simple while giving you a place for all the essentials. The bags come with long straps and are meant to be slung over...; Tags: Clips 140, camcorder, main compartment, compartment, Lowepro, zipper, divider; Product reviews 2007-10-09
Samsung SC-D372: It's easy to assume that all budget camcorders look alike. They're all small, inexpensive miniDV devices with 25x to 35x zoom lenses, sub-megapixel sensors, and very few bells and whistles. Because of this, you might be tempted to assume that they're all the same. Unfortunately, that isn't the case. Under...; Tags: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., camcorder, Samsung D372, video; Product reviews 2007-09-24
Panasonic PV GS85 - camcorder - Mini DV: Budget camcorders might not seem flashy, but they play an important part in every camcorder line. They're designed to be an affordable, no-frills product that anyone can pick up for just a few hundred dollars. Since price is their main selling point, however, they tend to lack features that are...; Tags: Corporate communications, PV-GS85, camcorder, video, Panasonic; Product reviews 2007-09-04
RCA Small Wonder EZ201 camcorder: Last year, Pure Digital Technologies put out a simple plug-and-play video camera called the Point & Shoot Video Camcorder that featured a hideaway USB connector and built-in software that made viewing and sharing your videos incredibly easy. At the same time, RCA licensed the technology from Pure Digital and...; Tags: Corporate communications, camcorder, video, RCA, camera, software; Product reviews 2007-05-21
JVC Everio GZ-MG255 - camcorder - hard disk drive: At a glance infoSize matters, and both big and small camcorders have their own places in the world. A huge expensive camcorder like the Panasonic AG-HVX200 will produce amazing footage, but it's just not the best choice for every occasion. If you're shooting home movies and family gatherings, you might...; Tags: disk drive, camcorder, MG255, hard drive, JVC Everio, JVC; Product reviews 2007-05-21
Comprehensive RAID performance report: IntroductionStorage is one of those things that we can never get enough of both in capacity and in performance. This article is going to compare a large set of RAID performance data and perhaps debunk some storage myths. I ran a large set of tests for my Intel...; Tags: Vista, Storage, Servers, Processors, Networking, Microsoft, Intel, Infrastructure, Hardware, Desktop; Blog posts 2007-05-04
Panasonic VDR-D310: Unless you want to make the leap to high-definition footage, the Panasonic VDR-D310 is the most high-end Panasonic DVD camcorder you can get. Considering that the company's high-def DVD camcorder, the HDC-DX1, retails for a good $300 more, the VDR-D310 clearly appears to be designed for users who want high-quality...; Tags: Panasonic, D310, Panasonic VDR-D310, camcorder; Product reviews 2007-05-01
AVS TV Box (exe): AVS TV Box is a universal software TV viewer with Personal Video Recorder functionality PVR allowing you to schedule TV recordings. It works with any windows video capture device like satellite, TV and DVB cards, miniDV cameras, video capture cards, web cams. AVS TV Box is a part of AVS4YOU.com...; Tags: DVR, TVs, TV & Home Theater, Online Media Technologies, video capture, personal video recorder, digital video broadcasting, TV, card, video recorder, recorder, video, satellite, camera, window, software, Web; Software downloads 2007-04-27
Panasonic PV-GS320: As Panasonic's top MiniDV camcorder, and the company's only tape-based standard-definition 3CCD model, you'd be right to expect a lot from the PV-GS320. You'd also most likely be happy with this camcorder, as long as you're not expecting prosumer-level controls. Advanced consumers, who tinker with manual controls, such as shutter...; Tags: Monitors & displays, Panasonic, Panasonic PV-GS320; Product reviews 2007-04-16
Panasonic PV-GS80: Budget camcorders might not seem flashy, but they play an important part of every camcorder line. They're designed to be no-frills, affordable products that anyone can pick up for only a few hundred dollars. Since their price is their main selling point, however, they tend to lack features found standard...; Tags: GS80, camcorder, Panasonic, video; Product reviews 2007-04-12