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Media type: Secure Digital Card, Optical zoom: 10x, Sensor resolution: 5.1 Megapixels, HD Recording: With HD Recording, Digital zoom: 10x, Weight: 210g, Image stabiliser: Digital, Screen size: 2.2'' ...
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- - Sanyo Xacti HD1 Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: techradar.com
- October 2006
  Sanyo Xacti HD1
  
  Review summary: The Sanyo Xacti HD1 looks great, handles superbly and has a wealth of features
  
  Pros: HD ready, External sound devices, Features, Handling, Design
  
  Cons: Poor video, Performance
  
  Verdict: The HD may be small, but the all-important 5.-megapixel CCD image-sensor benefits from a 0x optical zoom. This is operated with a slider control on the back of the unit. Buttons to the left and right of this snap photos or start/stop video ...
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- - Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1a Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: steves-digicams.com
- September 2006
  Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1a
  By Steve's Digicam Online
  
  Review summary: The "Web-SHQ" recording mode is designed specifically to capture video destined for the video iPod and other popular MPEG-4 capable personal media players. For optimal playback on such devices, video is captured at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and ...
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- - Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1 Evaluation 2.5 out of 5
  - Source: pcmag.com
- August 2006
  Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1
  By Terry Sullivan
  
  Pros: Superb OLED. Compact. Good color. Decent menu structure.
  
  Cons: Video quality is subpar. Slow to change exposure in different lighting situations. Pricey.
  
  Verdict: Its small size is a plus, but the Xacti HD1's video quality needs a lot of improvement in order to keep up with the competition.
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- - Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1 Evaluation 3 out of 5
  - Source: trustedreviews.com
- July 2006
  Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1
  By Cliff Smith
  
  Review summary: A digital camera and camcorder rolled into one is a great idea right? Cliff's not so sure.
  
  Verdict: The Sanyo VPC-HD1 is very expensive, and has lower photographic quality than a dedicated 5-megapixel still camera, however it is a unique product that offers features that can't be found elsewhere. Build quality, handling and performance are good, and ...
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- - Mini HD Camcorder Review: Sanyo VPC-HD1 Xacti Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: videomaker.com
- July 2006
  Mini HD Camcorder Review: Sanyo VPC-HD1 Xacti
  By Andrew Burke
  
  Review summary: When Sanyo introduced the HD1 Xacti at this year's International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in January, they had everyone's attention. Even from the people looking at remote-controlled refrigerators. The tiny Sanyo garnered much attention for ...
  
  Pros: Easy manual focus and exposure Slow motion recording Small design
  
  Cons: HD compression Low light shooting
  
  Verdict: Look for more companies to take a cue from the well-designed Sanyo HD1 Xacti.
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