The Creative Vado entry-level camcoder has finally been released, and is currently available for $99.99. The device is perfect for beginners, before they move to something more serious. Check out the feature list below:

- Up to 2 hours of recording with 2GB internal memory
- Rechargeable with up to 2 hours of battery life per charge
- VGA video quality (640 x 480 resolution)
- Ultra lightweight (3 oz including battery)
- Built-in Microphone and speaker
- Built-in flexible USB connector
- TV-out (Vado Audio/Video cable available separately)
- Anti-flicker support for adjustment to 50Hz or 60Hz
- A choice of pink and silver colors

Sanyo Xacti CG9 is a new user friendly entry-level video camera with 9.1 Mpix CMOS sensor, 40MB of internal memory, a 5x optical zoom, and H.264 video codec (video is recorded in VGA at 60fps max). Check out this little video demo to get a better idea.

The camera you see here costs only €52... What can you expect for such a price? That's right, not much. Exemode DV230 has a crappy 2Mpix CMOS sensor, and can shoot motion Jpeg video in VGA… A cool toy for kids. :)

No, this isn't a cell phone, as some of you might think. This is actually a 3.1Mpix video camera with a phone-like design. It is called Mustek DV300T and offers several functionalities: still camera/camcoder, voice recorder, media player and card reader. If you're interested, below there is a full feature set...

Sony has recently released four AVCHD video cameras featuring four different mediums:

- HDR-SR11 (60GB) and HDR-SR12 (120GB): HDD/Memory Stick combo, 5.66Mpix resolution, BIONZ engine, and full HD (1920x1080i).
- HDR-HC9: DV Tape/Memory Stick,  3.2Mpix resolution, HDV (1480x1080i).
- HDR-UX20: 8GB internal memory/Memory Stick/8cm DVD recorder, 2.36Mpix resolution, BIONZ engine, and full HD (1920x1080i).

Sanyo VPC-HD700 is a new digital camcorder for those who lead an active life. The successor to the previous VPC-HD2 model, the VPC-HD700 features:

- 7.1Mpix
- 1280 x 720 resolution
- 5x optical and 12x digital zoom
- Size/weight: 73.7 x 35 x 109 mm; 189 g
- MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 encoding
- Face Chaser function
- Blur Canceller

Samsung has released the smallest 720p (H.264) camcoder in Korea, the VP-HMX10A. The device weighs just 310 grams and features 4GB of internal memory. The price is $870.

Here is a new simple video camera for those who want a simple and cheap camcoder, the Gaudi GHV-DV17SDS from GreenHouse. The device is similar in design to Sanyo Xacti and comes with the following features:

- 5Mpix sensor
- 16MB of on-board memory
- SD card slot (up to 2GB)
- Photo capture: 5Mpix/12Mpix
- Video recording: VGA (640x480) or QVGA (320x240 in 30FPS (.avi))
- Size: 90x37x70 mm
- Weight: 128g

The price is 13,800Yen or €84.

Samsung has introduced its new DVD Flash hybrid camcorder during KES 2007 event in Korea. The new VM-DX10 video camera will come with 4GB of internal memory, a 2.7" touch-screen, 3D Noise Reduction Filter technology to produce clear undistorted images, Hyper Image Stabilizer feature and quick start function.
The camcoder will be available in Korea n November for about KRW700,000.

Hitachi introduced their two new HD video camcorders capable of recording video onto Blu-ray media disks. They are called DZ-BD70A Blu-ray and DZ-BD7HA Hybrid HDD/Blu-ray camcorders. The difference between them is that the latter comes with an internal 30GB hard disk drive. More details below...