Canon MVX1Si
Show price: S$1,349 (US$993.20)
Retail price: S$1,599 (US$1,177.27)
Remarks: A decent pocket camcorder that's also a makeshift snapshot camera, the Canon MVX1Si is not an optimal choice for indoor shooting. Comes with a freebie bundle of nine DV tapes, a 256MB SD card, an additional battery pack, a PC editing kit,a carrying bag and a tripod. Specs: 380g; 54 x 73 x 105mm; 2.5-inch display; 10x optical zoom.

Canon MVX40i
Show price: S$1,399 (US$1,030.02)
Retail price: S$1,649 (US$1,214.08)
Remarks: One of Canon's better consumer camcorders in 2005, Canon is bundling a Canon CP510 printer, a Selphy sling bag, three DV tapes, an additional battery pack, a PC editing kit,a carrying bag and a tripod.
Specs: 70 x 82 x 133mm; 530g; 2.5-inch display; 10x optical zoom.

Canon DC20
Show price: S$1,699 (US$1,250.89)
Retail price: S$1,849 (US$1,361.33)
Remarks:  Packed with features, this super-slim DVD camcorder from Canon entices with a bundle including a digital kit bag; a 256MB miniSD card, an extra battery, six DVD-R discs and a Grundig DVD player.
Specs: 47 x 86 x 122mm; 415g; 2.5-inch display; 10x optical zoom.

Sony DCR-DVD755
Show price: S$1,299 (US$956.39)
Retail price: S$1,299 (US$956.39)
Remarks:  DVD camcorders sure are getting popular. Sony latest rendition features 5.1-channel recording and a biggie 2.7-inch display. Bundled with a Sony 20th anniversary gift set and an accessory kit.
Specs: 12x optical zoom; 2.7-inch display; supported DVD format: Mini DVD-R, Mini DVD-RW, Mini DVD+RW.

Samsung VP-M2100 Miniket (1GB)
Show price: S$1,399 (US$1,030.02)
Retail price: S$1,699 (US$1,250.89)
Remarks: Skip the storage media. Samsung seriously believes that flash memory is the way to go and this large-lens baby (for ultra handhelds) has an internal 1GB memory. Comes with a 1GB MMC plus memory card, Samsung starter kit, tripod, additional battery and a LCD protector.
Specs: 58.8 x 92.7 x 29.1mm; 150g; 2-inch screen; 10x optical zoom.

Samsung VP-X110L Miniket (1GB)
Show price: S$1,299 (US$956.39)
Retail price: S$1,699 (US$1,250.89)
Remarks: It may be a dated model, but it still remains the best camcorder for a rugged day out... that is, until the wireless version arrives. Comes bundled with a starter kit, tripod, an extra battery and a LCD protector.
Specs: 58.8 x 92.7 x 29.1mm; 150g; 2-inch display; 10x optical zoom.

Panasonic VDR-D150
Show price: S$999 (US$735.52)
Retail price: S$999 (US$735.52)
Remarks: Panasonic brings 3CCD technology to the DVD camcorder category. Comes bundled with a free battery pack, three DVD discs, a camcorder case and a 256MB SD card.
Specs: 53 x 87 x 129mm; 480g; 2.5-inch screen; 30x optical zoom.

Panasonic NV-GS300
Show price: S$1,449 (US$1,066.83)
Retail price: S$1,449 (US$1,066.83)
Remarks: Continuing from last year's popular NV-GS250, the NV-GS300 is Panasonic's 2006 DV star offering. Comes bundled with a battery pack, three DV tape, a camcorder carrying case and a 256MB SD card.
Specs: 76 x 73 x 135mm; 450g; 2.7-inch display; 10x optical zoom.

JVC Everio GZ-MG50 (30GB)
Show price: S$1,699 (US$1,250.89)
Retail price: S$1,699 (US$1,250.89)
Remarks: Dump those DV tapes. JVC, the first manufacturer to use a harddrive in a camcorder carries on the tradition with this camcorder model. Comes bundled with free gifts.
Specs: 109 x 70 x 67mm; 380g; 2.5-inch display; 15x optical zoom.