RCA EZ201 Small Wonder 60 Minute Point-and-Shoot Camcorder (White)
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Customer Review: But it doesn't work with Vista OS!
Summary: 4 Stars
I read a review on here that says the EZ201 works with Windows Vista, but it does not. I bought it and I like the way it works, but I cannot install Memory Manager on my computer from the device, nor from the files, nor from Audiovox/RCA web site - they don't offer a download for 201 because it's supposed to come from the camcorder, and they don't have a patch for it either. I called the service center and they said it is not compatible with Vista. Now they didn't sound like the sharpest tools in the box, but if it was compatible or if there was a patch, it would be on the RCA Small Wonder web site and it is not. Now I have to contact Discount Jungle to find out how to return it. What a pain in the neck. I guess the moral of the story is beware older models of technology as they might not be compatible with newer Windows OS. I guess it's worth paying the extra $ to get something that is not already outdated. I know that Amazon doesn't take any responsibility for what its vendors sell through their web site, but you'd think someone would let the consumer know that this EZ201 does not work with Vista. Boo.Customer Review: RCA EZ201
Summary: 4 Stars
The EZ201 is a nice, very functional little camera. It
does a good job, for what it's supposed to do. I do
wish that it had a 4X optical zoom, but so far, I've
gotten along fine without that. I like the 'flip back'
television monitor so that I can monitor the shot when
I'm taping myself talk. By the way, this camera is great
for video blogging. With the optional SD flash card, you
get over two hours of HQ video which is more than enough.
Cheap alkaline batteries get gobbled up way too fast in
the thing, but lithium batteries keep it powered up and
so do rechargeable batteries. It's a good little camera
to keep with you when your on the go and it slips right
into your front pocket. I like it and the sound quality
is very good. For an easy to use, tiny camera --if that's
what you're looking for-- I'd recommend the EZ201. Some day,
I'll get a more professional camera but this is all that I
need for now and it's cheap and easy. Even better
than PixelVision, if you remember those.
Customer Review: Great pocket sized video camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera after doing just a little research online. According to cnet.com, this camera uses the same technology as the flip video (RCA bought the rights). I chose this over the flip video for several reasons. First, it cost less. Second, it accepts a 2 gig SD card, expanding the recording time to 2.5 hours at high quality. Third, it has the flip out lcd screen for easy self recording. I just got back from a beach vacation and this little camera was great for recording the kids on the beach and in the water. I threw the camera in my pocket wherever we went. As for the quality of the video itself, it is not high quality. However, I think its just as good as my 8mm and about 1/5 the size. If you want a camera that you can use for weddings and graduations, this is not it. But if you want a camera that you can throw in your pocket to catch every day events, kids ball games, birthdays, etc., this is it.Customer Review: Disapointed Mac Pro consumer
Summary: 1 Stars
We received an EX105 as a gift and were so impressed with it, we decided to 'upgrade' after giving it to our daughter for her recent trip abroad.
The EZ105 plugged into both my new PowerMac Pro and my wife's XP Windows machine and intuitively downloaded the necessary software to work on each.
With the more expensive EZ201 -NOT !!
The camera was not immediatly recognized by the operating system and has difficulty with the Mac OS X+ and RCA's notes indicate they are 'working' on a software solution. WHY did they not have the software READY before releasing the product?!
While the camera provides ease of use, not being able to easily upload your finished product to the computer is a MAJOR drawback!
ALSO - I note other retailers are giving a 1gb SIMM card -FREE with the purchase. That was NOT an option with Amazon. Disappointment all around.
Customer Review: Small, easy, affordable, FUN
Summary: 5 Stars
We've had Point & Shoot cameras for a long time now - it's about time someone came up with a Point & Shoot Camcorder.
It's small enough to fit in pants pocket, small purse or fanny pack. It is extremely easy to use and RCA has an excellent product web site with demostrations on how to use and the different features.
You could spend a lot for higher end camcorders and I might buy one some day but for the price and feeatures this will do for a long time. Would I use it for a once in a lifetime event? No but for those everyday little moments missed because the "real" camcorder was in a drawer, this is ideal!
With the ease of shooting some video, uploading, and emailing some clips to family, friends, pet sitting clients, I use it almost every day and it is most of all just fun! That is worth a five star rating.