There are plenty of high-def-capable camcorders available for under $1,000, but in my experience, it's not so easy to find one that meets all your expectations. Up to now, my problem with the new breed of HD cams has been fear of the AVCHD format.
Q. I spent big money for a 7.1-channel speaker setup, but all the new high-def discs have 5.1-channel soundtracks. So, where are the 7.1 discs? Elias J. Vujovich / Southington, OH
Q. I've been using separates in my surround system for some time and have a collection of high-end amplifiers. But the surround processing modes, HDMI connectivity, and video upconversion on my preamp/processor are now out of date. New receivers seem to have the latest technology at a much more reasonable price than most of the pre/pros with similar attributes.
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