I think DH and I will "give" each other a camcorder for Christmas this year. I have no idea where to even start with researching what's out there...so I figured y'all might be able to steer me in a good direction? I'd like to keep it under $300.
Thanks!!

Re: NBR: Recommend your Camcorder!
We did the same thing last year. Thankfully, my brother worked at Best Buy and got us a nice discount, but this camera is awesome. Get something that records in HD.
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If you are looking for a full-sized camera, I can't help.
We have a Flip and it's awesome for throwing in your diaper bag so you always have it when you need it.
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We have the Flip HD and it's awesome. Very compact and I think two hours of recording time is more than I'll ever need at one time.