Also not expandable… Although I think 8 GB is plenty-- you can record an entire feature film with it. The turn-on to scene shooting time is only a couple seconds, too. That’s great for those “Damn I wish I had a video camera” moments.
Wonderful little camera–very compact, sturdy, good audio/video quality, and easy enough for my kids or even my wife to use (She’s away on a trip, so I am feeling brave.). Might have to get another couple for the kids’ stockings.
Oddly enough you can get one of these (though not this exact model) camcorders for free if you open a checking account + a savings account at Trustco bank.
Refurbished examples of Kodak’s Zi8, which shoots 1080p with 4x digital zoom, has image stabilization and the advantage of an SDHC card slot for removable storage, has an optional remote control and has an external microphone input have been showing up for nearly the same price, lately.
I bought one for my office, three weeks ago, for $69 shipped from Adorama. (Current low price is $79.) Granted, you do have to buy a memory card, but the Zi8 seems to offer slightly better low-light performance.