The latest budget range High Definition DVC-00725F camcorder from Polaroid is now available for under $150 including shipping.

This Polariod video camerea which is packed full of features for this price is capable of 720p video and also doubles as a digital camera.  There is 64MB of built in memory so you will require an additional SD card.

The DVC-00725F digital camera is capable of 5.0 Megapixels for shooting still photos.  The 4x digital zoom combined with a 5x optical zoom is right up there with the leading brands.  A 2.7" bright color widescreen LCD allows you to preview video and images before you shoot.

A couple of great features are the Anti-Shake image stabilization with a Motion Sensor that records only when the camcorder detects movement in the viewing area. The video output is NTSC/PAL/HDMI.  You can take 1280x720 @ 30fps video clips with audio.  With built in auto exposure,white balance,and focus combined with a 10-second electronic self timer, this Polaroid Video Camera is excellent value for the price. 

Accessories included are a rechargable lithium-ion battery,wrist strap,AV cable, AC battery charger,HDMI cable, and a USB cable.