should I pull the trigger on HV20 for $890.19 ?

[sp8ce07]

Open for thoughts. I know Amazon got down low to 858 or so this past week. What are my odds on that for the future? Should I wait?

890.19 through dell Small Business right now with a coupon I was given. They have a 10% off promotion, and if you can snag a coupon, an additional 10%.

Awaiting some feedback! Thanks!

:hv20-smilie72:

Also to add, I don't pay sales tax where I live and dell is offering free 3-5 day shipping!

[sp8ce07]

lastly, I've also noticed that the Sony HDR-HC5 is available for $840.73 which in itself is another great price. I know what the consensus is here on these boards on which is better, but with these prices - what's the consensus?

[joseph soriano]

well for myself(don't own one yet but will soon),

the main reason is 24p. was considering the hc5 but for a few $ more, why be stuck w/ interlaced footage when i can have the option of 24p? for some, 24p doesn't matter and may just be an eye sore. i've spent countless hours rendering back in the late 90's using cinelook and similar such programs. 24p is just a godsend for me. note, i do like 1080i as well. as a little kid, i remember asking myself, "Why does Three's Company look this way and the "A" Team look that way?" :hv20-smilie51:

also,

check out this review:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=294090

[SuperSean23]

I would defiantly buy it for 890, thats about the cheapest i've seen it.

[Lunchbox]

I just got mine from Amazon today that i bought on Sunday for $867. Oh my god! this little baby is awesome! I am really amazed with the low light capability.

[Slicer]

Taky, you had better luck than me.

I bought mine last weekend for $867 .. 2nd day shipping .. still haven't received it. :(

UPS around here is run by a bunch of morons!

Tracking listed below, runs from bottom to top. Destination is Mesquite, TX. Notice it actually made it there Wed 16th (on schedule) and out for delivery .. then for some reason they shipped it off to Austin, San Antonio, and then back ..

Guess I'll see if they can manage to deliver the package tomorrow.

May 17, 2007 11:54:00 PM MESQUITE TX US Arrived at destination country
May 17, 2007 06:47:00 PM MESQUITE TX US Arrived at destination country
May 17, 2007 10:10:00 AM MESQUITE TX US Arrival Scan
May 17, 2007 05:12:00 AM SAN ANTONIO TX US Departure Scan
May 16, 2007 10:34:00 PM SAN ANTONIO TX US Arrival Scan
May 16, 2007 09:08:00 PM AUSTIN TX US Departure Scan
May 16, 2007 08:42:00 PM AUSTIN TX US Arrival Scan
May 16, 2007 04:17:00 PM MESQUITE TX US Departure Scan
May 16, 2007 12:27:00 AM MESQUITE TX US Out for delivery
May 15, 2007 10:30:00 PM MESQUITE TX US Arrival Scan
May 15, 2007 09:09:00 AM EARTH CITY MO US Departure Scan
May 15, 2007 07:33:00 AM EARTH CITY MO US Arrival Scan
May 15, 2007 02:14:00 AM LOUISVILLE KY US Departure Scan
May 15, 2007 12:51:00 AM LOUISVILLE KY US Arrival Scan
May 14, 2007 11:23:00 PM LEXINGTON KY US Departure Scan
May 14, 2007 04:02:00 PM LEXINGTON KY US Shipment picked up from seller's facility
May 13, 2007 04:27:23 PM US Carrier notified to pick up package

[SuperSean23]

you ever get it slicer :)