I am trying to decide if I should buy the new HC46 or the old HC42. Some comparisons here:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=122914
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=DCRHC46&Dept=cameras&CategoryName=dcc_comingsoon
The picture quality is same and many features are removed in HC46. If I get HC42 for a price equal to or lesser than HC46 should I buy?

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