i purchased a 60min. flip camera from pure digital and loved it. then, a friend of mine got the rca small wonder, and i was jealous! i had to have one because of the extra features: flip screen, tripod mount and expandable memory. so i sold my flip and ordered the rca small wonder. i was so disappointed. the video is just terrible. so, i returned the small wonder and purchased the new upgrade of the flip which is 2GB, but still 60 min. great picture quality and they have made many improvements: quiet buttons (cannot hear them on your video), separate on/off switch, tripod mount...etc.....

bottom line: spend a little more and get the flip ultra.

Look, if you want professional grade video out of a $100 digital video recorder, you will be disappointed. If you want a convenient media recorder for personal fun, quick business recordings, web video, etc, then this is a great asset. Point, shoot, upload, edit, move on. It's just a little bigger than an iPod, can be attached to a tripod, lasts for a few hours on standard AA batteries, and uploads right to a PC. The built-in software is OK but nothing to brag about. It is very basic. Now, the unit's compression uses a DivX codec. If you want to work with the avi files that it creates OR if you want to share the raw, larger file and higher quality, video with someone else, you must have DivX installed on the system. It's free and easy to get for a PC or Mac. So, no big deal there but I can see how some non-savvy people could get confused or frustrated. There is a built-in tool to convert videos to WMV. I took this on a two week trip to Italy and had a blast recording sites, commentary, panoramic shots, etc. I have used it at the park with my kids, at conferences, to record meetings, etc. This is a MUST for convenience. If you want to do something like start a vlog or post video to YouTube, this is perfect. It's a fun and functional piece but not a $700+ DV camcorder.

I just got back from a family trip to a lodge. I took the Small Wonder and my Sony miniDV camcorder. I got the Small Wonder from Amazon in the mail the week before so this was it first real test. I did not even get the Sony out the whole weekend. I have it set to the highest quality setting. I shot lots of video indoors and at night and this is an old Lodge that we rented so I would consider these low light situations. The video turned out very good. I was very impressed. The quality is lower than the Sony miniDV but not noticeably. I have placed the video on my 19 inch computer screen and my 61 inch TV. I just knew it would look grainy on the big screen but it looks very good.
One other point I love: I plugged the camera into the USB port and downloaded the video. It took maybe 5 minutes. It is now on my computer, in the right format. This would have taken me at least an hour to go from camcorder(miniDV) to computer with my Sony.
oh, one more point: We went fishing over the weekend. Normally I would not have taken any camcorder since I would not want to lug it around or take the chance of breaking it but I dropped the RCA Small Wonder into my pocket and got my 4 year old son catching his first fish.
I have yet to burn a DVD with the video but am looking forward to that.
I highly recommend the Small Wonder. It may not replace your normal camcorder but I think it is a great supplement.

I wanted a small, inexpensive video camera that I could use to record concert footage, little video blogs, and other nonsense to send home to my family. This little camcorder has worked fine for my needs.

Pros:
- Inexpensive. I bought mine for a little under $100.
- Decent video quality, particularly if the video is left in .avi format.
- Very user friendly. You can take it right out of the box, use it, and easily upload the videos to your computer. The buttons are self explanatory, and for those of you who are not computer savvy, it will be simple to use.
- The screen in the back flips foreward if you want to record yourself, something the flip camcorder did not have. The screen is also a fine size for the price.
- It can also take screenshots of video and save them as pictures (.bmp I believe).
- It can be expanded with the purchase of an extra SD card. Even without the SD card, it records 30 minutes in high quality and 60 minutes n low quality which should be enough for my purposes. I would suggest an SD card for anyone going on an extended vacation though.
- It has simple attachments to the TV to view the video directly on a TV. I can't comment too much on this since I have yet to use the feature.

Cons:
- The sound receiver isn't wonderful, to be honest. It is fine for taking videos of family vacations where you are narrating the trip or something, but if you are taping a concert or something, the sound quality is less than ideal. Background noise isn't a problem really, but it's just not as loud as one would hope.
- It is also hard to hear the sound when you playback the video on the camcorder. This is not such a big deal though, since I am sure most people won't be watching their videos entirely on the camera.
- The zoom only goes to 2x digital, so you are better off getting closer to the object in question than trying to zoom in on it.
- As expected, it eats batteries like there is no tomorrow. I am going to have to invest in some rechargable batteries if I am going to continue to use this little gadget...
- The video editing program that comes with the camera is sort of a joke. From what I can tell, all it can do is crop videos. You wll want to probably use another program to edit your videos, but most computers come with some sort of movie editing program (Windows movie maker will probably do)
- It does not work on Macs. I'm not a Mac owner, so I don't care about this though.
- The videos lose alot of clarity if taped in the low resolution mode. They look even worse once they are transferred into .wmv files. If at all possible, I would tape everything in high res and leave it in .avi format.

I am still glad I bought this digital camera. Since I am just uploading onto youtube and sending crappy home videos home to my parents, I don't need any wonderful quality videos. Youtube quality vids are fine enough for me. I also really like the little flip screen. If the flip camcorder ever added a flip screen and an optional SD card upgrade to their camcorder, I might reccommend that camcorder over this one, but for the time being this one suits me better.

I purchased this camcorder for a class that requires us to record presentations and then bring the recorded presentation to class and play it. Everyone was so much more impressed with my little camcorder and the quality of the video than they were my presentation. It is so easy to use, you can record yourself, play back on my 36 inch TV was supreme. Good picture quality (on HQ)and good sound quality. I plan to expand my memory, so to record longer. The ONLY problem I have found is that it does use up batteries quickly, so I am gonna invest in some rechargeables. I would suggest anyone to purchase this device, it is awesome for the price and the quality is right up there with the larger models.

a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R2SY7J8BCKY5WW"Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2SY7J8BCKY5WW/a I had bought my daughter the Flip 60 min Video Camcorder for her birthday but it didn't have the extended SD memory. So I decided to get the RCA version. Both take nice little videos. Quality is good for the size of the camera. If I wanted video of anything, all I had was my 15 year old Sharp VHS that was very heavy! I can pop this into my purse and have it with me all the time. It's great for candid shots of my grand dogs and grand kids. The sound is good, the picture is good and even the saved "snapshots" are good. For the money I'd say go for it. If your expecting video the equivalence of a very expensive camcorder, then don't buy this one. If you want something to take with you that isn't bulky and can appreciate it for what it is, then buy this. Compared to the Flip, the quality is about the same.

I have played with the Flip Video Ultra extensively and was very impressed with the video quality, it was much, much better than I had ever expected from such a camcorder.
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br /The SD card slot and the swivel screen were very neat features, but when I looked at the recorded video captured by the Small Wonder on my PC there was no comparison to similar videos captured with the Flip Ultra. The Flip Ultra video was much clearer, more focused, just better all around.
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br /I was very saddened because the Small Wonder held so much promise. It was much cheaper than the Flip Ultra also, but I guess you get what you pay for. Until the Small Wonder can compete in image quality with the Flip Ultra, all the features in the world won't make people buy it. People buy video cameras to watch the captured video, the Small Wonder's video is just not ready for prime time as I write this review.

truth be told, if you think the quality is going to be through the roof you're wrong. however for the price and the ease of use its unbeatable. this thing is great for taking videos of everyday events, trips to the zoo, birthday parties, etc. i'm 100% satisfied with this purchase.

i also have a mac and didn't have any problems pulling video. you don't need the software, just plug in the camera and it acts like a portable hard drive. you will need to buy the quicktime mp2 codec from apple for the audio to work. it's only $20 bucks though.

bottom line: major recommendation

I didn't want to lug my old bulky VHS-C camcorder on our Disney trip so I bought a Sony MiniDV HCR-62 and was so disappointed with the picture quality that I returned it. While shopping I saw the RCA Small Wonder and I really don't know why I bought it, I figured it's just a toy and I'll probably be very disappointed with it, sorry I wasted money on it. But, boy, was I wrong. I am extremely happy with it. I still can't get over how amazing this thing is.
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br /Before I start remember- it is not a camcorder. Do not expect it to do what a camcorder does. That being said it takes very good quality video even under low light conditions. And it does it with amazing convenience and versatility.
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br /It's the size of a pack of cigarettes-
br /No moving parts-
br /A flip screen so you can record yourself-
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br /Playback your video on the screen-
br /Play your video on any TV, DVD player or VCR with an audio/video input (cable included)-
br /Plug it in to your computer and save and watch your video (connector and software included and built in)-
br /Record a half hour of quality video on it's internal memory-
br /Insert a 2GB memory card and record another 2 hours of quality video-
br /Use as many memory cards as you need-
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br /2X digital zoom-
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br /I brought my old camcorder to Disney with us but I still took 5 hours of video on the RCA Small Wonder because it was so easy to use and we're very satisfied with the results. I even used it on Test Track with good results. Fireworks displays come out very good with good color. Some camcorders record fireworks as white, the RCA Small Wonder showed the colors with no problem.
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br /When we got home I downloaded all the videos into my computer where I can e-mail them to family or friends if I want with the included software. I also recorded them onto regular VHS tape for regular TV viewing. You could also record onto a DVD if you prefer. The RCA Small wonder is also sold with a special DVD recorder. I didn't know about it before I bought mine. Wish I had know about it before, I would have bought it.
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br /Of course nothing is perfect. The viewfinder/screen is hard to see in bright sunlight. It's easy to accidentally turn it on in your pocket (play mode only, not record mode so it's not a problem really). The digital zoom is grainy and not really useful. Recording time with alkaline batteries was only fair but excellent with Lithium batteries (I got way over 4 hours with Lithium batteries).
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br /If you are recording special events like a new baby you want to use a quality camcorder but if you want to have fun making family memories or need an easy way to create simple video projects for work or school this is the video recorder to use. We love this thing and everyone I show it to is planning on getting one.
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We've had ours for about 3 weeks now and really like it. Great for catching spontaneous moments with family and friends. I'm planning on using it to interview parents and other relatives to capture family history and save to CD.
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br /As others have said, if you expect 500 dollar video quality, look elsewhere. If you take an hour and watch videos about how to make simple videos on youtube, you'll learn what you need to make acceptable videos for fun and profit. Mainly be aware that you have to be close to subjects and learn how to use lighting to your advantage.
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br /I chose the RCA over the Flip mainly because I wanted the extra SD memory option and I like the swing out screen. The software is minimalist, easy to use and sufficient for very basic stuff. We use M$ movie maker to put together larger movies.
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br /As for low light, I've been out at night and indoor in low light and it works ok. You can't expect miracles and there are some things you can do to improve it like being aware of how close you need to be to light sources and the angle. Again, watch the youtube tutorials and you'll soon be a pro.
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br /So in summary, if you take a little time to learn how to maximize the RCA Small Wonder's strengths and minimize it's weaknesses, it makes a great camcorder for the money.

If you want a point and shoot camcorder that doesn't weigh down your hand, saves to SD card, and uploads video to your computer using plain old usb, then Buy This! The best feature of all? Clear and visible movies in low light settings. Forget the cell phone, forget the digital camera - just carry this with you and point and shoot anyplace to make great quality quick videos. One drawback - I am hoping the next version will have a cover over the buttons, it is too easy to turn it on when it is bouncing around in a bag or pocket..but other than that, for the price and performance, Buy This!

I Bought This Camcorder Over A Month Ago,And It's Awsome,You Can Take 5 Hours Of Video On A Single 2 GB SD Card,It Uses 2 AA Batteries,So You Don't Need Special Batteries/Charger.
The Only Thing I Didn't Like,It's The 2X Zoom.
I Use It Eveyday To Capture Those Special Moments,And I Can Send Them Right Away By E-Mail,The Software Is In The Camera And I Haven't Have Any Problems At All.
I Really Recommend This Camcorder To Anyone Who's Looking For A Simple,And The Best Of All,Inexpensive(around $ 100.00)Camcorder.
The Best The Money Can Buy.RCA EZ201 Small Wonder 60 Minute Point-and-Shoot Camcorder (Black)

I recently purchased both cameras in November. I tried them both indoors and out. Here is my experience. Both cameras are extremely easy to use and upload videos to web sites like Youtube. The Flip Ultra seemed to take better indoor videos due to lower light settings. They are still grainy like the RCA just a tad better. Outdoors both seemed to do fine. After taking about 10 different videos, in different settings with both cameras, I found the Ultra to make a tiny bit better quality video. However, I ended up keeping the RCA because it was ALOT cheaper (Flip was $149 on sale and the RCA was $89 on sale), has the upgradable SD card slot and flip out screen. Keep in mind though that these are not camcorder quality cameras. These are meant to take close distance, well lit subject videos to easily email or upload to Youtube using the built in software.

I own five other video cameras (plus the "camera" found on our cellphones) and although this RCA won't win any awards for quality recordings, it's great to slip into your pocket or have in your car, for those times when lugging along the "good videocamera" is just impractical or you just don't want to bother.
br /I have taken so many priceless videos with this camera, which ordinarily would have been "lost" because I didn't have one of my other, bulkier cameras with me.
br /You can let the kids use it without fear of damage, and you can take it discretely into places that don't normally allow video cameras.
br /I live in Mexico City and sometimes go to areas where I'd rather not look conspicuously like a tourist or like someone carrying something valuable; and this camera is perfect for that.
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br /The fact that it uses standard AA batteries, plus that it takes additional memory cards (really cheap right now) is a very nice feature.
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br /The only thing I don't like about it is that it can be turned on accidentally while it's in your pocket or purse; to prevent that, I just reverse one of the batteries.
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We purchased this item because it was light weight, relatively inexpensive and with the 2 gig memory card could shoot 4 hours of video.

Biggest problem was daytime shooting. With the sun at your back (as most shots are taken)it is virtually impossible to see the screen. This product could use a hood or mask to solve the problem.

Also, the product does not come with a lot of information on how to use it with the 2 Gig card attached.

But the video results we got were pretty good considering its size and simplicity.

I purchased the Small Wonder and the higher resolution version of the FLIP camera to evaluate for an educational video project. I read other reviews rating the FLIP much higher, but I wanted to see for myself. The other reviews were correct. The Small Wonder can't complete in either picture quality (it is especially weak in low light) or sound quality. The sound quality was surprisingly bad. I videotaped my son play the piano, and the distortion at playback made it difficult to listen to.

The EZ201 is a nice, very functional little camera. It
does a good job, for what it's supposed to do. I do
wish that it had a 4X optical zoom, but so far, I've
gotten along fine without that. I like the 'flip back'
television monitor so that I can monitor the shot when
I'm taping myself talk. By the way, this camera is great
for video blogging. With the optional SD flash card, you
get over two hours of HQ video which is more than enough.
Cheap alkaline batteries get gobbled up way too fast in
the thing, but lithium batteries keep it powered up and
so do rechargeable batteries. It's a good little camera
to keep with you when your on the go and it slips right
into your front pocket. I like it and the sound quality
is very good. For an easy to use, tiny camera --if that's
what you're looking for-- I'd recommend the EZ201. Some day,
I'll get a more professional camera but this is all that I
need for now and it's cheap and easy. Even better
than PixelVision, if you remember those.

I love this video camera. It fits in my purse, and takes excellent pictures! Easy to use, easy to replay... and works with Microsoft VISTA!

I Love the Small Wonder, it was a big surprise in a small package. I see no drawbacks because it is exactly what it says it is. I had to experiment to find the right lighting and distance for the best video but, it's simple and does not require any expertise. I took Christmas Video of my 92 y/o mother and she held still at first thinking it was a digital camera. Ease of download to the computer or onto disk is such that a computer novice would be able to follow the steps without any problems. This little video camera would not be my choice for recording full ceremonies or concerts. Memories of Mom, and the kids, Yes!

This is a great product! We bought this in December and have been taking video like crazy. It's easy to use, the picture is very stable and with 2 GB SD installed, it stores and transfers much more video than the flip video. The ad picture does not do this thing justice; it is at least as cool as the flip (I think even more). The picture quality is good and being able to remove the SD to transfer your video is great. The only down side it that it is eating up our energizer rechargeable batteries like crazy.

Easy to use! It is awesome! I got it for my 13 year old nephew with in minutes he was using it. It hooks directly up to the tv computer in 2 seconds. Very user friendly. Shipping was very quick.
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The ez 201 is an excellent and fun camcorder with great visual. However, There was a problem loading the pictures on my computer. The RCA company took a long time to respond to my e-mail First I called and the recording said to e-mail. I e-mailed and they said to call. When I finally got through and it took many tries the person was rude, condesending, and unhelpful. I was going to return the camera which Amazon would have accepted before 30 days. My son solved the problem that the company wanted to blame on my computer. It was not my computer. Do not let the computer go off while loading the software. You will not be able to load it again on that computer without much time and effort.
br / The camcorder is very easy to use and takes great videos. The company needs better helpers.

The RCA EZ201 Small Wonder 60 Minute Point-and-Shoot Camcorder (Black) is certainly more than I thought I would get for the price. I basically purchased this thing to make quick and easy little videos of homes for sales over the internet. Other video cameras are a pain when it comes to actually getting the video off the camera and into the computer but this Small Wonder makes it idiot proof. Just plug it into the USB port like you would a memory stick and download the videos in AVI format. The quality is not High Definition to say the least but it's more than anyone could ask for at this price. Great work RCA and thanks Amazon.com!

This is what electronic toys should be. Turn on the power, start taking videos. The batteries even come already inserted (though I'm glad to have Eneloops ready, after only 10 minutes of recording.) Fixed focus, decent exposures in any decent light. Perfect for holding up to the window as you drive along; the wide angle lens means you don't have to aim with precision, and also makes your pix look steady. No software needed, but you do need SP2 with your Windows XP. In 50 years of buying photo toys, nothing else has been so much fun within a minute of sawing open the plastic package.

I've had my flip Video Ultra for over a year. However the RCA caught my attention because of its features and SD card capabilities. I went and bought one at Circuit City for $79.99, got home and shot the same video clips; one with my Flip video Ultra and the other with the RCA Small Wonder "NOT", I play back both of the video clips at the same time and what a huge difference, day and night. My Flip video Ultra definitely has far better video quality. The sound is also far superior on the Flip camcorder. I really do not understand people behind technology, what in the world are they thinking to produce a video camera with more features than the Flip Video but with a far inferior video and sound quality. My guess would be because there are more people out there buying inexpensive camcorders without taking into consideration the video and sound quality.In other word easier to fool with features and not video quality. Anyone with a Flip Video knows the difference. I just Wish the ones making the flip video could come up with an updated model that would have such great features such as memory expansion capabilities and a Flip out display. Flip video should live up to its name and have a flip out LCD for self recording.......unfreaking believable.
br /I'll return the RCA Big deception I meant Small Wonder. I'll have to pay 15% restocking fee, I rather do that than to keep something with such poor video quality.
br /My advice to anyone: buy the Flip Video Ultra, you won't believe the amazing video and sound quality you'll get from such a small camcorder.

Has tripod socket; screen rotates out on a hinge to face the lens side, if wanted, so you can see how you and others are framed; has a 'zoom' but not a true optical zoom, so degrades image. Keep it in normal unzoomed mode and image is acceptable; accepts a memory card to extend already long memory. Good little mic: sound quality, on playback from a computer, is very good for tiny camera. Download to XP computer, playback on Windows Media Player 11, uploads to Internet are flawless! Very easy to use. I made 3 videos of acoustic guitar you can see at youtube under: OspreyD40. Echoey room, but good capture of that guitar's sound. This is a great little, compact tool! I've read lotsa troubles with competitor's 'Flip'.

We do lots of hiking, hunting, and fishing. We have an expensive digital video camera, but it requires a too much care and protection and doesn't allow the user to do anything but film. Now we have a camera that fits neatly in a pocket, vest, or small bag. I can fish, hunt and film all in the same day! Easy to use, easy to review and delete and refilm. Compared to the Flip the Small Wonder with memory card has ample room to record for a full day out in the woods. My only complaint is the direction issue with sound, but that is a small issue for the convenience. We love it!

RCA and Amazon have come up with a really nifty way to record simply put and get the job done.
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br /The RCA device mentioned herein has built in memory, additional add-on storage capability, a way to move files from the internal memory and also a way to be seen as a hard disk in your windows explorer window and copy high capacity, and good definition video files as well as using aftermarket frame capture software for pictures to send to friends. It also has built in software that updates directly from RCA using the built in internal storage without any fuss or muss at all whatsoever !!!
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br /This little baby can get a simple job done, SIMPLY and is a joy to use in a variety of operations. If you want to use a little extra space and not email or store videos on the web, you can go directly into the memory of this unit and save a higher quality video and use additional purchase software such as a frame grabber from video to get small photos directly from the video that this unit shoots. Windows media player loads these videos directly into your screen on any windows pc as well !!!
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br /My wife and I are going to buy several additional units of this RCA camcorder to give as gifts in China to our relatives and I am bringing ours to shoot video on the additional purchased memory cards from Amazon, incidentally at the best price on the internet, and save a lot to bring home and share with friends when we return back to America.
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br /China is a wondrous land and this little baby will come in handy with its zoom feature to see some good video of Beijing, and Xi'an so we can play them for family in Nanchang City where my lovely China Doll is from originally !!!
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br /I have found that nickel metal hydride batteries are great for the unit and easy to charge, so I bring several sets with me when I want to use the camcorder.
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br /The controls are easy as child's play and I love the digital sound as well. The screen is clear and works well out of sunlight, but is also great to view shading with a hand outside as well.
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br /Another great feature is its ability to hook up the video and audio directly to a tv set and play full screen videos for all the family to see and hear as well.
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br /I would never buy another except for this one. The upgrade I did from RCA service net connection went smooth as silk as well.
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br /Overall I have wonderful simple experiences with this great little unit.
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Ok, so you probably have read this has average picture quality, but for the price, I would say it is pretty good. I bought this camcorder for my son who is 9 because he is addicted to you tube. It is so easy for him to use. Recording is as simple as pushing a button. For him to upload to the computer, all he has to do is flip out the usb and connect to the computer. NO CORDS! For less than $100, it was definetly a good investment. It is also great to tuck in your purse or shirt pocket for traveling. Nice not to have to worry about packing an expensive camcorder when traveling, and knowing I still won't miss out on taking video. I also don't have to worry about my son breaking my good camera, and I don't spend my time trying to teach him how to use this one, It is so EASY. Make sure you wait for it to be on sale, anthing over $100 and you might think you wasted your money.

Okay, so first thing's first. This product is not compatible with MACS!!!!! But if you download "Visual Hub" you should be good. The AVI files are just not recognized by Macs.
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br /Once you get over that, this is a very handy little cam. The low light shots are a bit disappointing, but hey, it's a 99 dollar 620 x 480 camcorder, so don't expect HD.
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br /The audio is okay, and the zoom sucks.
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br /The interface is simple, and the battery life is not that bad (make sure you invest in rechargeable batteries).
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Can't be much easier to use as a point-and-shoot. Image quality is great--for the price. Best image quality on a smaller TV. Sound quality is acceptable though not very loud....recommended for well-lit scenes as will grain out in low light situations....perfect size for pocket or purse...rechargeable AA batteries are recommended as it is, somewhat, battery intensive....switchable SD cards are a great idea....For the price, value, and picture quality....has few if any peers.

Please be warned. The website for RCA does not provide a contact phone #.
When you make a request by email, it is an automated response. You are then given a contact#, but it is difficult to navigate automated system. I was disconnected on several ocassions. I was able to speak to an accociate eventually. They were unable to offer service repair in our area.
Very dissapointed with procuct that broke after 3 months use but even more dissapointed with customer service.

I bought this for my seven-year-old to film his Lego and action figures and to take out for quick family videos on special occasions. It is perfect for that.
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br /Easy upload to computer, easy simple editing in provided software, easily loads into Windows Movie Maker. I have never done any video before and within 30 minutes of opening the box I had shot a brief video, edited, and put it up on YouTube.
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br /Only downsides: uses batteries quickly (make sure to get re-chargeables and extras to keep with you) and moderate picture and sound quality.
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br /Again, for the price, it does the job. Recommended.

I bought this camera for my daughter's 16th birthday. It's a great deal for what you get. Uploads were easy, didn't take much to figure out how to use it and the quality isn't terrible. I wish it had a mute button for when people start asking questions while you are filming!

We are really happy with. It does everything the high priced one and it fits in you shirt pocket.

I love the Small Wonder - it's lightweight and takes very good videos. No more carrying around some heavy machinery to videotape your adventures. And the price was just right! The only small downside is you can't really zoom up on items, but you can get around that by walking up closer to whatever you're taping. Great for parties and saving memorable family moments.

I ordered this product with the realistic expectation that it would have decent (not great) picture quality, and it does. For $100 this camera is basically what I expected, 2x zoom, can be mounted on a tripod, I love the flip screen.
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br /My only complaint is the way it functions when using an SD card with the unit. It can only write to the SD card, not read from it, so you still have a max of 1 hour(448x336) or 30 mins(640x480), when you pop in the SD card it asks if you would like to copy all video to the SD card which is cool, and once copied it gives the option to remove the videos from it's internal memory.
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br /Just a heads up, remember how I said it can't read the SD card? Once the video is on SD and no longer in the camera's internal memory you can't play back on the screen, also when plugging the camera into a USB port the computer will not be able to pull any video that is on the SD card which means you're going to need a seperate SD reader to get the video off the SD card.
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br /All in all I don't have any regrets over this purchase, it's a good camera for the price.

I bought this RCA camcorder for my nine year old daughter who absolutely loved it. Compatable to the Flip Video Ultra Series but less expensive. I found the device to be durable and dependable and records to internal memory excellent quality video comparable to 30 fps of digital quality. The camcorder offers internal memory that cannot be transfered to a computer, or the option for external memory using an SD memory card that can be saved to a PC. However, the menu process does not offer easy access to change the record options between internal and external memory. I'm fairly experience with digital camera and still I almost could not figure out the process since the instructions failed to provide adeqaute guidance (hence a 4-star rating). Overall, the camcorder was well worth the cost and I considered it an excellent buy.

This is just what you need to if you are going to places that you do not wont to carry a full size camcorder. Work GREAT.

I wasn't looking for anything expensive or fancy, just something that could get the job done. After looking at a few other brands, I settled on this one. I bought this video camera to record my training sessions and critique form on all my heavy lifts, and to date it has done a great job. It is small, easy to use, has OK video quality and comes with a USB extension so you don't have to worry about the connector getting all torqued up when it's hooked into the computer. The only complaint I have, and it is to be expected with any tech product, is that the RCA eats battery power like a kid in a candy store. Do yourself a favor and buy some rechargeable batteries.

For the money, you will do no better in my opinion plus it shipped fast.

The Video quality of this camera is definitely sub-standard. No detail, fuzzy outlines, pinkish tints to whites and other light colors. RCA/Thomson refused to do anything for us but a direct exchange. Not a viable solution for us.
Others have encountered the same Video problems....see the Consumer Reports comments below.



"Poor video quality. While recordings looked passable when viewed on the Small Wonder's tiny display, they deteriorated when viewed on any TV screen. Given the very low bit rates of these digital recordings, that's not surprising. The stair-step-edged video looked much like clips from video-capable cell phones. Even recordings shot in the high-quality mode in good lighting looked very soft, without much detail. Dim lighting, zoom, and the LP mode made things look worse."

I bought another Small Wonder about a year ago and it could only take 30 minutes of video with no memory card slot. I liked it but needed more time, so I returned it and got another camcorder. I did not like the other and missed the Small Wonder. I was very happy when I found this model becuase it does have a memory card. I think I've added 2 GB to this camera so I'll be set for Europe! I love the size, picture quality, and extra storage. I am not a professional nor do I use this all the time. It is perfect for the times I do use it. Not into high tech, so don't use this review to buy if you want something more complicated.

Get a good case. Forget the Flip Video crapola case. Check out the Lowepro Rezo30... fits like a glove and comes in snazzy colors. Room for extra batteries plus you won't look like such a dork.

Excellent camcorder. It is super easy to use and takes pretty good videos.
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I ordered this product last week. Although I have not used it extensively, I found it intuitive and easy to use. I love the flip-out USB port, and the application software is already on the video; I did not need to install any software form disk. The audio quality wasn't as good as I liked; hence the 4 stars instead of five. However, I found the quality of the picture to be very good. I am an amateur, but this would be sufficient for any family taking video. The internal memory is short (30 minutes high-def), so get a memory card. Overall, excellent product.

This is a great little camera that is really portable and easy to use. I have only had mine a few weeks and have hours of video downloaded. I have recorded basketball game highlights and livestock. The resolution is just fine for my purposes.

Great price! So easy to use. I purchased it for my 11 yeara old. The quality is good and video is good.

Got this for my husband. He loves it. Easy to use and good quality video.

This product is a small wonder. I bought one for my daughter for Christmas and was impressed with the pictures I bought one myself. It's great for normal use because of the size and eaze of use. Its not like a high dollar video camera but has good picture.

This is a great small camera! Just wish I was able to buy the dvd printer by itself as I didn't see it until after I've ordered two cameras, then they were sold in a bundled package. The camera size is easy to put in even a small purse and very easy to use.

Great camcorder for kids to use and make fun videos at home. Easy for a 10 y/o to use and lots of laughs for the kids as they get creative. We love this little camcorder!

Good price and fast service. Easy to use just point and shoot, works on AA batteries. Great for sending video email to family and friends. Would recommend to anyone and will shop again.

This little movie camera was such a great deal. I use it whenever my son is in a performance. Granted, it's not professional quality but I can slip it into a small bag and film my son's performances. It's easy to shoot the movie and be able to watch what I'm recording without looking at the screen the whole time. You can upload the movie to any computer as the software is built into the camera, and it's very easy to upload the movie to youtube or other video sharing web site.

This little camera delivered the goods on what it said it would do. It shoots great vhs quality movies in long play mode,and near dvd quality in HQ mode. The memory manager is very simple but does the job very well. You can watch your movies on your tv,computer or the camcorder itself.All options proved to have a good picture. The memory cards are easy to use and access as long as you read the directions,the website also gives great support on it's support page. It does eat through those doulble A's,get some lithiums or rechargeble's,last alot longer that way. For about 100 bucks you get a heck of a camera with sd expansion capability,and the same picture quality of a flip. Get the Small wonder you won't be dissapointed!

I love this thing! I am currently in Iraq and I use this to send videos of all kinds of stuff to my family. I love the integrated software and it is super easy to upgrade. Just download the file, plug in your cam, and double click the file.

It worked without major problems. Videos are adequate quality.
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br /It is difficult to see the screen in daylight outside, particularly on sunny days. My wife and I both took long videos of the ground thinking we had turned the thing to stand by. It would have helped to have it make different sounds when shooting video vs going to stand by. For all I know it does, I am half deaf.
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br /Adobe Elements 6 makes only a generic Thumbnail of each video. I don't know if that is a problem with Adobe or RCA?
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br /Overall I rate this little devise higher than the much talked about Flip which lacks the SD card slot. Sound is acceptable.
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My new Small Wonder, is everything I thought it would be, it is not perfect, but it suits my needs wonderfully. The built in software was suprisingly easy to use, and to make my own DVD's. The ordering was easy, and delivery prompt.

small and do it job, for outdoor is great, good for field trip and cost less, for the price less than $100.00 why not, but not indoor, don't expect get a nice video like outdoor, because you don't have enough light.

This product doesn't have a date/time stamp. I thought they all did, so I wasn't even looking for that as I made my decision to purchase. Also, it doesn't pick up audio very well. I have to be within a couple feet of the camera to be heard. It doesn't work well in low light, even when there's still a bit of light out it records blackness.
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br /Other than that, this is an easy camera to use and is the right size to be portable.

I bought this camera last year, but had already owned the Flip Ultra Series 60 minute camera. I liked the concept of the Flip camera, but I didn't like the fact that it only recorded up to 60 minutes.
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br /I then found this one, and at that time it only cost $98.00, so I went out and purchased this one. I found that they were very similar, but this one has the LCD screen that flips out, so you can actually record yourself. I liked that feature, but what I really liked was the fact that this one takes a SD card, and you can increase your recording time. That was the main reason I bought this camera.
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br /I never had any problem uploading videos to my computer with either one of the cameras, so I can't say anything negative about that. They are both compact in size, and that is a great feature. The video quality on the Flip was just a little bit better then this one, but not enough that it is that noticeable. I noticed that whenever I needed a camcorder, I found myself using this one. I ended up giving the Flip Ultra Series camera to my sister because it was just sitting around, and she mentioned that she wished that she had a small camcorder like these. So I gave it to her, and she still has it and loves it. So if I had to choose between the RCA Small Wonder and the Flip Ultra Series, then this one would be my choice, because this is the one I used the most, and still use it even now.
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With great anticipation I bought the EZ 201 Small Wonder Camcorder. My main disappointment is that the colors are washed out and the images are not at all sharp. I happen to have an older model from Pure Digital, and its colors and sharpness are somewhat better than the newer model from RCA. Nevertheless, I will use it, but with less enthusiasm.

This was a birthday gift for my 18 year-old daughter. I haven't actually had the opportunity to use the camcorder but she is pleased with the size and ease of use. She has said that the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired though, even when played through a TV or computer. Perhaps she needs to fully read all directions to find out if there is a way to correct the problem. More on that later.....

This is a great little camera except for the trash software that comes with it, which has locked up any number of different computers. No, the video quality isn't the same as you get from an actual DV camcorder, but that's to be expected at the price. The only drawback is the software, which has locked up any number of different computers and operating systems. If they'd get a programmer with a clue, this would be a great product. As it is, it's complete garbage. Don't waste your money on this piece of trash.

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