CNET editors' take
- Reviewed on: 08/26/2003
Upside: Compact and light, this is one of the most portable camcorders we've ever seen. It also comes with a docking station, which makes a lot of sense for a camcorder that doubles as a Webcam.
Downside: To achieve its svelte design, the camcorder relies on Sony technologies that have not been widely adopted, such as MicroMV tapes and Memory Stick Duo. Plus, it's almost too compact; the fingers of an average-size hand easily wrap around to block the lens, and without a strap, it's hard to hold steady.
Outlook: Unless forthcoming compact hard disk-based camcorders, such as Samsung's ITCAM line, carry price tags much higher than the DCR-IP1's $1,200, MicroMV doesn't really hold any advantages, as it also compresses the video. But consumers may find it hard to resist the IP1's gadget appeal when it ships in November, especially if the competition is delayed even further.
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