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Camcorders: picture perfect?
Digital camcorders, which raised picture quality to a new level, now dominate the market. Reflecting the prevalence of DVD) technology, some digitals now record directly onto a disk instead of tape; they cost less than $1,000. Indeed, camcorder prices continue to fall. You can spend less than $250 on a basic analog model, less than $600 for a high-quality digital.
The move to digital recording also means that camcorders may spend a little less time in the closet. Camcorders are historically one of the least-used pieces of hardware, averaging 12 hours of use a year, according to our reader surveys. But we've found that digitals see greater use--15 hours a year, on ...
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