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3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Value, But Know What You Are Getting!, October 30, 2008
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We found the "Jazz DV151" pocket camcorder at one of the big box stores for somewhat less than the current retail price on Amazon. At roughly 1/2 to 1/3rd the price of the Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (White), it seemed to be worth the risk of buying it as a backup pocket camcorder. Here are my observations:

Pros:
* Acceptable video quality *FOR THE PRICE* - it is only 320x240, not even VGA (the Flip wins hands down)
* Very good microphone - this was real surprise, the microphone is more sensitive than the Flip
* Has built in USB connector - Like the Flip, but only USB 1.1
* Comes with a USB extension cable!
* Works as a SD card reader when connected to PC via USB (see above)
* Has Video Out - can be connected to a TV for playback, cables included
* 1.5" LCD screen can rotate for convenient viewing while self recording (the Flip cannot)
* Saves files in AVI format - No conversion needed

Cons:
* Low video quality - it is 320x240 (but again good for the price)
* Does not come with any memory - You must buy a SD card (up to 2GB) before using

Misc:
* Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

So for a really inexpensive camcorder, with YouTube usable quality, this is a fairly good option. For use in any meaningful way, not so much.
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Initial post: Jan 28, 2009 1:55 AM PST
 Ex-pat Brit says:
Fantastic review. Thank you for taking the the time and effort to do this.
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In reply to an earlier post on Jan 29, 2009 7:27 AM PST
 CFH says:
I hope it helped you!
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Posted on Jan 31, 2009 9:09 AM PST
 Kelly A. Brown says:
You went to alot of effort to make a good comparison. Thank you!
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In reply to an earlier post on Jan 31, 2009 6:18 PM PST
 CFH says:
You are very welcome! I enjoy making videos and writing reviews. I am glad you liked it :-)
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Posted on Feb 10, 2009 8:04 PM PST
 A. Hernandez says:
thanks appreciate such a nice review ! big lots has it on sale 02/15/09-02/16/09 for $28
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In reply to an earlier post on Feb 14, 2009 6:40 AM PST
 Amanda J. Davis says:
that is exactly why I came here to see what the reviews were. I may just invest in a new webcam.
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Posted on Feb 15, 2009 7:15 AM PST
 MIsGaPeach says:
Thanks for the review! You did an excellent job. I am waiting for my Jazz to arrive. I bought it on ebay and I look forward to trying it. Charlene
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Posted on Mar 4, 2009 7:36 AM PST
 Steven I Ramm says:
Super Video review!
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Posted on May 14, 2009 2:51 PM PDT
 Melissa says:
Have you had any problems with the sound and video not being in sync with one another?
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In reply to an earlier post on May 15, 2009 3:38 AM PDT
 CFH says:
Hi Melissa,

No, I haven't seen a sync problem with the sound and video. Good luck!
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