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Old Jun 9th, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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Anyone using the new disposable video camera?

From CVS (no, I don't work for them). This new travel camera looks just wonderful. You get a home theater experience and it fits into a shirt pocket. No x-ray worries, no neckstrap, and no big deal if you lose it (it's under $30).

Would be interested if anyone here has used this (or plans to). Reviews?

http://money.cnn.com/2005/06/06/tech...ch/cvs_camera/
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Old Jun 9th, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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The story on NPR yesterday was pretty intriguing.
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Old Jun 9th, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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$40+ dollars for 20 minutes of video? You can buy a proper MiniDV camcorder for just over $200, and MiniDVs cost <$3 for 90 minutes of video.

If you need the video straight onto DVD, there are many DVD camcorders costing just over $400.

If it's for 2 hours, then I think it's fine. But 20 minutes? Plus, WSJ reviewed it yesterday and reported poor quality indoors (or under dim lighting).
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Old Jun 9th, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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They'll get used at more weddings, bar mitzvahs, third grade pageants, dog and pony shows than you can shake a stick at.

And yes, I might take one to Europe.

I wish that I could have had a half dozen of them to distribute to selected guests at the wedding of our first daughter.

Best wishes,

Rex
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Old Jun 9th, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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It just seems wasteful but then I wouldn't even consider using a disposable camera. More plastic crap for the landfills.
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Old Jun 9th, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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It looks like a pretty substantial camera, so it's not really "disposable". I believe most of the parts are recycled into new cameras for use.
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Old Jun 10th, 2005 | 04:44 AM
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