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- - JVC Everio GZ-HD40 review Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: pcadvisor.co.uk
- November 2008
  JVC Everio GZ-HD40 review
  By Jim Feeley
  
  Review summary: There's a lot to like about the JVC Everio GZ-HD40 high-definition camcorder.
  
  Verdict: The JVC Everio GZ-HD40 isn't a bad HD camcorder - in fact, it's pretty good. People seeking a tapeless camcorder that they can use with a modest PC today and a more powerful computer in the future may find the GZ-HD40's multiple recording formats ...
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- - JVC Everio GZ-HD40 HD Camcorder Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: pcworld.com
- November 2008
  JVC Everio GZ-HD40 HD Camcorder
  
  Review summary: The big hard drive of JVC's GZ-HD40 is offset by the camcorder's big price--and its simply adequate performance.
  
  Pros: 120GB hard drive holds a lot of HD video ; Records to two video formats
  
  Cons: Best-looking video format hard to work with ; Poor image stabilization
  
  Verdict: The JVC GZ-HD40 isn't a bad HD camcorder--in fact, it's pretty good. People seeking a tapeless camcorder that they can use with a modest PC today and a more powerful computer in the future may find the GZ-HD40's multiple recording formats compelling. ...
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- - Camcorder Review JVC Everio GZ-HD40 AVCHD Camcorder Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: videomaker.com
- October 2008
  Camcorder Review JVC Everio GZ-HD40 AVCHD Camcorder
  By Tom Skowronski
  
  Review summary: JVC's Everio GZ-HD40 is the equivalent of a marathon runner. It can go a very long distance. With a 120GB hard disk drive, the dual-format GZ-HD40 will allow its amateur cinemaniacs up to 50 hours of AVCHD Full HD video recording. The $1,300 MSRP ...
  
  Pros: 50 hours of shooting time Good color and image detail Small, easy to hold Quick on/off reflex time
  
  Cons: Arcane menu navigation Manual focus can be testy due to toggle placement Runs hot
  
  Verdict: JVC has capitalized on the demand for smaller, smarter technology by giving shooters multiple formats to choose from and an endless amount of shooting time.
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- - JVC GZ-HD40 Evaluation 3 out of 5
  - Source: wired.com
- October 2008
  JVC GZ-HD40
  By Jackson Lynch
  
  Review summary: JVC's upgrade to a bigger CMOS sensor and the switch to AVCHD have reaped big dividends for the HD40 and its massive (and heavy) 120GB hard drive. Video quality has greatly improved from previous JVC models and the dual compression option, which ...
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- - JVC Everio GZ-HD40 Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: digitaltrends.com
- September 2008
  JVC Everio GZ-HD40
  By David Elrich
  
  Review summary: The inexorable march away from tapes and discs has picked up steam in Camcorder Land-and this trend will continue until MiniDV and DVD home video makers take their place on the...
  
  Pros: Massive 120GB hard drive ; great color in good light ; compact and responsive
  
  Cons: No optical image stabilization ; noisy in low light ; zoom could be more powerful
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