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Review on πŸ“· Samsung HMX-W300 Waterproof Pocket HD Digital Video Camcorder: Vibrant Orange/Black Design for Capturing Unforgettable Moments by Chad Black

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product - but be warned don't buy the upgrade

Great product for the price. Have bought at least 3 of these so far. DO NOT buy refurbished yellow/orange non-replaceable batteries that will die faster. Once the battery is empty after several charges, you can throw it away. But they can last for several years even with frequent use like I do. Outstanding sound quality. Picture quality is good but not as good as a regular camcorder or camera or my iPhone 5. Absolutely love it, captures up to two hours of video. However, if the battery runs out during recording, the recording will not be saved. It automatically records about 15 minutes, then saves the recording for you and automatically starts the next video for you. So just let it run and forget until the battery is empty. Then save or charge your battery more often with a standard USB port. You can buy a separate USB charger that plugs into the mains so you don't have to use your computer to charge. But don't leave it plugged in for too long after it's fully charged. Warning, since this is a USB device, please wait for your computer to turn on before connecting the camera, otherwise the computer may use the camera's memory as additional memory for the computer - very bad for your camera . And remove the camera properly, inform the operating system that you have finished using it, and turn off the camera before removing it. If you forget to do this, the camera may be damaged and it will stop working without servicing. Or at least not for me. So learn from my mistakes.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Big and bulky