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DXG DXG-579VB

DXG DXG-579VB
alaScore 73

59 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 reviews of DXG DXG-579VB. The average rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviews about the size and image quality are generally positive. The price and portability also get good opinions, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the durability.

usability, portability, price, image quality, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the DXG DXG-579VB is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for DXG DXG-579VB

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 user reviews of DXG DXG-579VB from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Views about the reliability and size are generally positive. The price and portability also get good comments. Views are divided on the image quality. There are some less positive reviews about the durability.

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durability

63% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

This is going to be a great gift!

 

This is a Christmas gift so I can give input after the New Year.

This is a gift

Aug, 2010

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

NEEDS TO BE ON A TRIPOD

 

You are going to get dizzy if you try and hold the camcorder. It has to be mounted. The picture quality in HD is very good. When mounted, when a person moves there is some hang ups on playing video. You get what you pay for. Also the start and stop...

Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Great Zoom

Complicated To Operate, NEEDS TO BE MOUNTED, No image stabilization

Jun, 2010

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION

 

OMG OMG WHAT I WOULD'T GIVE TO GET MY HANDS ON THIS COOL CAMCOREDR THE PRICE IS AMAZING THE COLOR IS SO OMG I LOVE IT FOUND IT AND NOW I HAVE IT

Easy to Use, Good Image Stabilization, Good in Low Light, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Great Zoom, Large Clear LCD, Zoom range/performance

Apr, 2010

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Horrible

 

I had this for not even a year before it crashed and nothing works and even before that is still sucked but if you are giving this to a child or something then i do suggest it it will do the job but not nice. I just realized this is the non hd version...

Easy to Use

Limited Zoom, No External Mic Input, No image stabilization, Poor Image Quality, Poor In Low Light, Poor Sound, Poor Still Image

Apr, 2010

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

worth every penny

 

I use this product for home videos and for weddings and parties

Comfortable to Operate, Easy to Use, Good Image Stabilization, Good in Low Light, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Great Zoom, Large Clear LCD, Zoom range/performance

Feb, 2010

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Awesome last minute Christmas gift!!

 

This is a great last minute gift item

Comfortable to Operate, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound

Jan, 2010

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Great Quality, Low Battery Life

 

I bought this camera about a year ago and was really excited about it. It's compact, flips out at a moments notice, and easy to use. By the time you do all this, the batteries are dead. It uses three AAA batteries. The full life of the AAA batteries...

Great Picture Quality, Simple Controls

Poor Battery Life

Nov, 2009

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Could Be Better

 

This product does record very good video, it's compact and easy to use. But, the color and focus on still photos (even on the 8 mp setting) have to be edited most of the time. In addition, it drains any brand of batteries very quickly. And, there is no...

Compact, Durable, Great Features, Great Sound, Great video quality, Simple Controls

Low-Quality Still Photos, Poor Battery Life

Aug, 2009

Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Not worth it

 

5 minute battery life, charged battery for 2 days only stayed alive for 5 minutes this is not worth buying I took it back 2 days later

Simple Controls

Low-Quality Recordings, Poor Battery Life, Poor Sound

Aug, 2009

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