In this months Maximum Pc they did a review of 5 models.
The
Samsung SC-X105L got 8 out of 10 rating and sells for around $700
The only other one in the review to make an 8 rating is the
Sony DCR-HC42 which can be had at Amazon for $500 and come with a $50 rebate. If I had the money I think I would go for the Samsung for the coolness factor lol