I've been reading about a Samsung HD camcorder, but I'm not sure if the video quality will be worth the price which is just under $600. I've had a Sony camcorder that I bought a few years ago, and it works decently. I just got an hd tv, hence the hd camcorder thoughts. These guys have a Samsung for $585,
think it's worth a try? Here they are: http://dealsninja.com/13/samsung-schmx10-sd-card-hd-camcorder-585-at-circuitcitycom

It sounds like a great deal but the Canons are priced about the same (HV20) and are better. Here is a review of the Samsung.

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Samsung-SC-HMX10-Camcorder-Review-34476.htm

washingtonpost.com reviewed about Samsung SC-HMX10 on Feb 20th.
HMX10 was issued last summer which was first HD camcorder from Samsung.
Is it less competitive to compare other existing products?

i picked up a new one with a high def printer locally for $350. there's a guy selling a new one for $400 on here. you can find a better deal online rather than circuit city for a little over $400. just google 'sc-hmx10c deal'. if i sold the printer, i would say $300 is a pretty good deal if your needs are simple. i wouldn't even mind picking one up at $400. i have read a lot of complaints about video editing but with linux, i've yet to run into any issues. hell, i wouldn't be surprised if linux could convert the grounds in my coffee maker to avi...