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QuickStriker
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3694 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-12 22:57:09
February 12 2011 22:55 GMT
#1
Dear TL,

Hi, it's been a while since I made a blog post. But I won't do any fancy posts in my blogs like other days, I'll get straight to the point:

So for weeks and days and many hours, I've been in a big need of various items in order for me to succeed and be a big man. And by that I mean I need a new laptop, camera, external hard drive, SDHC card, and etc. Basically things a typical asian geek/nerd would want if he/she is into the media world. But the biggest worry I've had for the past 7 hours is this deal found at the woot.com website: "Sanyo Xacti HD Camcorder & 14MP Camera w/12x Optical Zoom".

Now here's the thing, I'm a typical poor college student who is on limited funds and resources. I am currently taking a field production class where each of us got to make a 10 minute documentary as our final project. I need a camcorder so badly to shoot this. Sure, the school has its own HD video cam but I need a secondary piece of device to film my 3 years old nephew causing chaos at home. But is this deal worth it? I've read mixed reviews and I don't even know if this is the best choice for me. But worst part is, I've spent 7 hours going nuts over this.

I also realized if I am going to pull a trigger on this camera, I also have to supply myself extra batteries since each battery will last about 30 minutes in HD mode. Then there's the backup charger, the camcorder carrying bag/case, a tripod, a tripod case, a SDHC card, an external mic, and possibly more. Oh and my budget... 160 dollars as that's what it says in my bank account.

So my question is this, is it all possible to buy this 160 dollars or under? Am I crazy to think over 7 hours over this deal that will end in about 6 hours? Have you ever been put yourself into situation of consumer dilemma?? What should I do?!?! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Save me!

Feedback and constructive criticism welcome! Thank you.

*
www.twitch.tv/KoreanUsher
wooozy
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
3813 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-12 23:05:26
February 12 2011 23:00 GMT
#2
if you haven't already, go through the woot comments as they often lead to amazon/newegg or other sites that have customer reviews of the item. from there you could look around more maybe for a better deal or camera or something. i'm no camera enthusiast so i can't really assist in that. as for the SD card, you're kind of unlucky if you don't have one already because woot's deal a few days ago was a 32gb SD for cheap

and no, you are not crazy for pondering about the deal for 7+ hours. it's a good quality to not impetuously buy crap without thinking it through, especially as a college student
QuickStriker
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3694 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-12 23:30:53
February 12 2011 23:06 GMT
#3
On February 13 2011 08:00 wooozy wrote:
if you haven't already, go through the woot comments as they often lead to amazon/newegg or other sites that have customer reviews of the item. from there you could look around more maybe for a better deal or camera or something. i'm no camera enthusiast so i can't really assist in that.

as for the SD card, you're kind of unlucky if you don't have one already because woot's deal a few days ago was a 32gb SD

I already went through amazon and other sites with reviews. I think I must have read like 500 comments about this camcorder already. All mixed reviews. I haven't found a better deal and I don't know any since I'm not a big research in deals.

And yes... I heard of the SD card deal that happened few days ago. I saw it and ended up not buying it.... So much regretttttttttt!

Still can't decide and now about 5 hours before it's gone!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!
www.twitch.tv/KoreanUsher
Nfi
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States357 Posts
February 13 2011 02:55 GMT
#4
You have 2 choices buy it or don't buy it.
I am mixed on this issue.
"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person, give man a mask, and he will tell you the truth."
QuickStriker
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3694 Posts
February 13 2011 05:42 GMT
#5
Ended up buying it after spending 10-11 hours debating upon myself and people around me. It took another 2 hours of deciding because of taxes which apparently woot.com now apply taxes to NY residents. Really pissed me off but now I can't really buy anything else until I put more money in....

I just hope until I get this and little after, I won't find better deals for better price at all anywhere or I will have to unleash my ultimate rage toward the internet and the world. With that said, I can't wait to record 1080p HD video!!!
www.twitch.tv/KoreanUsher
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