Amazon has the Sharp VLNZ100U MiniDV Compact Digital Viewcam w/3" Color LCD, MMC/SD Memory Card Slot & USB Interface for $299.99. Sales rank #2 in their camera section.
Bonus on the page: "Special Offer: Buy this camcorder and get the Samsonite Journey camcorder bag for free. Add both items to your Shopping Cart, then use the claim code FRSMSTBGJNCC at checkout. "
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