Best Aiptek Camcorder

I’m thinking these models:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10965668

http://www.walmart.com/Dxg-High-Digital-Camcorder-595V/ip/9914700

http://www.walmart.com/Sony-Webbie-Hd-Camcorder-Orange/ip/10898534

I like the mic jack on the Aiptek. I have a shotgun mic from 5 years ago that I used on my mini DV camcorder (now broken).
I like the fact that the Aiptek comes with editing software, though it is my understanding there are some freeware programs just as good.
I like the Sony because it is a better respected brand name.
Which would you choose? Why? Thanks!
If I only had $100 to spend, I’d choose this one…

http://www.dxgusa.com/products/high-definition-camcorders/dxg-517v.html

I’m want to get into film one day (as a job), and until then I really enjoy fooling around and experimenting with video on my own. For the last couple years I’ve been using an Aiptek camera, it was about $150 two and a half years ago and it shoots videos in a resolution equivalent to a high res online video (like youtube on it’s high res setting). Over the summer I was able to nail a job and have been able to get all of the electronic goodies I’ve desired, but I haven’t gotten around to getting a good camera yet. I wouldn’t mind using a digital video camera that records onto an SD card or even miniDVDs. Any one got any ideas of a good digital video camera for around $250 or $300 (stupid american dollar!)?

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I have an Aiptek A-HD-DV 720p Camcorder that hooks up to my computer through a USB port. I have switched the resolution to 352X240 (CIF) (WEB) on my camcorder to see if that would help, but I am still unable to use/figure out how to use my camcorder as a webcam. I know there has to be a good/easy way in doing this. I’ve checked the manual, but it doesn’t seem to have what I want nor does the CD. Is there a piece of free software that can help me get around this? I really need/want to be able to get this to work. Do you have any suggestions (software or otherwise) at all that might help?

If not, I also have a HP Photosmart M517 Digital Camera that also hooks up via USB. Is that possible to use as a webcam?

Either way – I do not hold video quality as a priority right now, I just want to be able to get one of these two devices to work as a webcam.

Again, your help is greatly appreciated.

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My friend Phil lost his glider in the swamp. I mounted an Aiptek IS-DV to my Extreme Flight profile Yak and flew over the area where he lost the glider. I was able to locate a Super Zoom from Hobby Lobby that was also lost back there. But no luck with the glider.

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everytime i use my camera as a webcam on msn my computer freezes right when the person im IMing accepts my request. what do i do?!?
more info:
*it is a aiptek pocket dv 5100m
*yes it is already upgraded
*yes my camera is compatible with my computer
oh i hav the handbook but it didnt say anything bout it freezin up my computer…..
oh n btw George Dawg, go f*** yurself cuz yur relly pissin me off….oh n r u gay!?!

How can I use my video camera to capture footage from my [literal] point-of-view, to simulate the perspective seen in first-person video games?

What are some practical methods of achieving this point-of-view using my digital camcorder?

P.S. – 1) I don’t care about special/visual effects such as gun effects, etc.
2) The camcorder I’m using is an Aiptek IS-DV (it’s the size of my palm, here’s a pic: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41K9CMDGJHL._SL500_.jpg)
3) For those of you who aren’t familar with FPS games, here’s an example of the perspective I’m looking for, although I’m sure you probably know, from the context, what I’m talking about anyway: http://www.gamecyte.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/combat-arms-m16-warhead-800.jpg
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