Typical price: £130
What is it: Lightweight, cheap digital camcorder
What we think: Light in weight and light on features, the DV1210 is for YouTubers only
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 September 2007
Tags: genius, switch, optical, television
We like:
Small and light; good battery life; user-friendly
We don't like:
No optical zoom; limited resolution; barely any features at all
You might also need:
SD cards; AA batteries
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The G-Shot DV1210 is portable, light, straightforward -- and that's about it. There's no optical zoom and resolution is chopped off at the knees, but with an MP3 player built-in and at this impressive price it's perfect for YouTubers
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