What is it: Compact 1.3-megapixel hard-drive-based camcorder
What we think: Well designed but video quality can't match that of its competitors
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Reviewed on: 17 November 2006
Tags: jvc, range, inch, hard disk
We like:
Small and well-designed; stores seven hours of video
We don't like:
Mediocre video and still photo quality; sluggish autofocus
CNET UK judgement:
Though small and well designed, the JVC Everio GZ-MG57's performance and video quality can't match that of its competitors
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December 6, 2006
Posted by: Ed Taylor
"JVC Everio range just can't keep up with its hard srive competition"
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