Go to the link and read. Then go to a store and get your hands one, if you like it then buy one. DON'T GET A DVD CAMERA!!!!If you want to talk about your PC then repost. John
http://reviews.cnet.com'Panasonic_PV_GS65/4505-6500_7-31310142.html?tag=pdtl-list
Hi all:
I am what someone would call techincally challenged-- and I'm in the market for a camcorder. I have read through many of these threads but to be perfectly honest, some of the advice is like reading Chinese to me.
I want a camcorder and I am looking to spend $500 TOPS including any equipment needed to edit, upload, burn--anything. In other words, I want to put in $500 to have the finished product. And my home computer is very, very basic and starting to top out of its memory capabilities.
I am going to use the camcorder for recreational purposes-- we're going on a trip to Japan this summer and I'd like to have memories from it.
Can someone tell me in the most basic, non-techincally laden language what to do? I've read a whole slew of threads from the Mini DV- DVD opinions, but I need something explained to me like a three-year old.
Thanks in advance!

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