TopTenReviews Editor's Review:
Aiptek IS-DV Camcorder
The Aiptek IS-DV is tiny. Tuck this little camcorder cum digital camera, MP3 player, portable card reader into any pocket, purse of bag for go anywhere video capture. The Aiptek IS-DV may not provide the gold standard in video quality, but for about $50, the price is right. The Aiptek IS-DV camcorder is the ultimate casual camcorder that goes anywhere and does much more than simply capture videos.
Standout Features
• All-in-one functionality as MP3 player, digital camera, memory card reader, voice recorder, flash disk, and webcam
• 640 x 480 resolution video capture
• 16MB internal memory
• Budget price tag
Features
Let’s make one thing clear immediately. The Aiptek IS-DV is not a professional quality camcorder. It’s not going to be the ideal camcorder for weddings or once in a lifetime events. Instead, the Aiptek IS-DV is the perfect camcorder for capturing video for your blog or YouTube account on the fly. The Aiptek IS-DV captures decent quality video and doubles somewhat effectively as a digital camera. With a price tag of around $50, the Aiptek IS-DV is the perfect choice for the casual user that wants to capture videos every now and again.
The Aiptek IS-DV features a swiveling 1.8-inch LCD display, takes photos at 3 megapixels, and records video at 640 x 480 pixel resolution. Add the MP3 player and uplink capabilities with your PC at home and you’ve got a handy, do-everything device that’s not much larger than a key chain.
In direct light, the Aiptek IS-DV manages to produce clear and colorful video. Step into a dark basement or go out at night however, and you can’t expect more than silhouettes with glowing irises to show up on screen. The Aiptek IS-DV does have on-board flash, so taking photos at night has much better results than video.
Summary of Reviews from Across the Internet
As long as the LCD and lens don’t malfunction, the convenient size and general functionality of the Aiptek IS-DV are crowd pleasers. Some users lament the small onboard memory.
Summary
For the price, the Aiptek IS-DV is the absolute best bargain to be had on a camcorder. It’s comprehensive functionality as an MP3 player, camera, portable drive, webcam and card reader qualify the Aiptek IS-DV as a sort of digital Swiss Army Knife. It makes a great addition to any glove box or purse.
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