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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: If this camcorder cost $500, we'd give it a much higher rating. But for its quadruple-digit price, we expect far better performance and video quality from the JVC Everio GZ-HD7. Read review

Specs: 3CCD, 1.5 lbs, 7.3 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.3 mm - 33 mm - F/1.8-1.9, 3.6 in, 3 in, JVC Everio GZ-HD7 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: As a scaled-down version of JVC's GZ-HD7, the GZ-HD3 ditches some of the fancier features, but its price is still higher than we'd like for this camcorder. Read review

Specs: 3CCD, 1.3 lbs, 3.2 in, 6.1 in, JVC Everio GZ-HD3 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 3 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.4

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The near-identical models of the JVC Everio GZ-MG300 series--the MG330, MG335, MG360 and MG365--are budget-priced, hard-drive-based camcorders that are nice enough, but produce typical low-budget video. Read review

Specs: CCD, None, 11.1 oz, 4.7 in, 2.7 in, 35 x x Zoom lens - 2.2 mm - 77 mm - F/1.8-4, JVC Everio GZ-MG330A - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 2.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The near-identical models of the JVC Everio GZ-MG300 series--the MG330, MG335, MG360 and MG365--are budget-priced, hard-drive-based camcorders that are nice enough, but produce typical low-budget video. Read review

Specs: CCD, None, 11.1 oz, 4.7 in, 35 x x Zoom lens - 2.2 mm - 77 mm - F/1.8-4, 2.1 in, JVC Everio GZ-MG330R - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 2.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: CCD, None, 7.1 oz, 4.5 in, 39 x x Zoom lens - 2.2 mm - 85.8 mm - F/1.8-4.3, 2 in, 2.4 in, JVC Everio GZ-MS230RUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CMOS, 6.5 oz, 4.4 in, 40 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 116 mm - F/1.8-6.3, 2.2 in, 2 in, JVC Everio GZ-HM30BUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3CCD, 3.1 lbs, 5.4 in, 14.4 in, 7 in, JVC GY-HM150U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.7 mm - 37 mm - F/1.8-2.8

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: 3CCD, 3.1 lbs, 5.3 in, 10.7 in, JVC GY-HM100U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.7 mm - 37 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: CCD, None, 10.8 oz, 35 x x Zoom lens - 2.2 mm - 77 mm - F/1.8-4, 2.7 in, 2.1 in, 4.4 in, JVC Everio GZ-MG630AUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The JVC GZ-MG21 is a nice idea, but its poor video quality and irritating control scheme make conventional camcorders seem a lot more appealing. Read review

Specs: CCD, 0.68 megapixels, Built-in, 12 oz, 2.7 in, 4.3 in, JVC Everio GZ-MG21US - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 32 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 73.6 mm - F/2.0-4.5, 2.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though the short battery life and mediocre image quality are frustrating, the JVC Everio GZ-MG30U's amazing recording capacity and tiny size still make it an enticing device. Read review

Specs: CCD, 6.8 megapixels, None, 0.7 lbs, 2.6 in, 2.8 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.2 mm - 50 mm - F/1.8-3.2, JVC Everio GZ-MG30 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The JVC Everio GZ-MG555 hard-drive camcorder offers lots of control over your videos--and its photos look nice--but its steep price has us reaching for the Pause button. Read review

Specs: CCD, Built-in flash, 16.6 oz, 10 x x Zoom lens, 2.8 in, JVC Everio GZ-MG555 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 4.6 in, 2.9 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: CCD, 14.5 oz, 3.7 in, 4.5 in, JVC GR-D750 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 2.4 in, 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 78.2 mm - F/2.0-4.8

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: This compact camcorder offers decent video quality in adequate lighting, plus it offers the convenience of a hard drive. Read review

Specs: CCD, Built-in flash, 12.5 oz, JVC Everio GZ-MG255 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.2-2.0, 2.8 in, 4.3 in, 2.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

Specs: CCD, 13.2 oz, 4.3 in, JVC Everio GZ-MG155 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 32 x x Zoom lens, 2.6 in, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3CCD, 7.3 lbs, JVC ProHD GY-HM750U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 14 x x Zoom lens - 4.4 mm - 61.6 mm - F/1.6

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: 3CCD, 16.9 oz, JVC Everio GZ-HD5 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.3 mm - 33 mm - F/1.8-1.9, 5.1 in, 2.7 in, 2.9 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CMOS, 6.5 oz, 2 in, JVC Everio GZ-HM50BUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.4 in, 40 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 116 mm - F/1.8-6.3, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: JVC Everio GS-TD1BUS - Camcorder

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The JVC GZ-MG27 is a nice idea, but its poor video quality and irritating control scheme make conventional camcorders a lot more appealing. Read review

Specs: CCD, 0.68 megapixels, Built-in, 12 oz, 2.7 in, 2.7 in, JVC Everio GZ-MG27US - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 4.3 in, 32 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 73.6 mm - F/2.0-4.5

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CMOS, 6.5 oz, JVC Everio GZ-HM30AUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 40 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 116 mm - F/1.8-6.3, 2 in, 2.2 in, 4.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CCD, None, 6.9 oz, 39 x x Zoom lens - 2.2 mm - 85.8 mm - F/1.8-4.3, 4.5 in, 2.4 in, 2 in, JVC Everio GZ-MS110BUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CMOS, 6.5 oz, 2.2 in, 2 in, JVC Everio GZ-HM50 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 40 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 116 mm - F/1.8-6.3, 4.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CMOS, 6.9 oz, 2 in, 4.4 in, 2.2 in, 40 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 116 mm - F/1.8-6.3, JVC Everio GZ-HM450AUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CMOS, 6.5 oz, 40 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 116 mm - F/1.8-6.3, 2 in, JVC Everio GZ-HM50AUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in, 4.4 in