Vivitar DVR 840XHD

alaTest has collected and analyzed 81 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the color and build quality are overall positive. The value for money and image quality also get good reviews, but some have doubts about the features.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Vivitar DVR 840XHD is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Vivitar DVR 840xHD HD Camcorder

 

Maxell’s Encore EN-5 offer a rich, full sound for an affordable price, beating out nearly all of the headphones in the test. However, our testers didn’t think they were very comfortable, nor did this pair do a good job staying put during use....

nbsp ; Excellent sound quality ; Adjustable ; Can withstand multiple drops ; Water-resistant ; Light weight and wraps up tightly for easy portability

nbsp ; Didn’t take much force to remove the headphones during our force test ; Consumer testers didn’t find them very comfortable to wear for long periods of time ; Didn’t always stay put during use for our consumer testers

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Don't let em' rob ya'

 

I would rate this piece of **** 0/5 stars if i could.

Size of screen, color

quality, crackly picture, colors aren't the true colors (I recorded stuff on the TV, and the color was TERRIBLE)

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Amazon review summary for the Vivitar DVR 840XHD

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of the Vivitar DVR 840XHD from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

portability, image quality, battery, design

value for money

33% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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good camera

 

This camera is a great camera, but probably not worth more than $150. The video quality is good, could be better, but definitely better than some cameras I've used. The still pictures, however, are horrible, dont plan on taking stills with this thing....

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bad camera

 

do not buy this piece of trash mine worked less than a year. and I was taking excellent care of it. I am a professional cameramen who has been working for more than 20 years in the big networks. I bought it just to carry something light with family...

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Worked for me Four Times

 

I was so excited to get this camera because, from what I read, it had great specs. I intended to make home/music videos with it, and to shoot still photos... Well, I've had the camera since 2009, and have gotten to use it about four times. Why? The...

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2nd purchase from Savvy Sales

 

The second purchase was just like the first.. Excellent across the board!!!!!!!!!!!These folks can help you!!! I won't lose their link or address.

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Don't Buy!

 

Bought this for my husband for Father's Day thinking he can shoot some cute baby pics. What a waste...I should of read up on it first & just saved up a bit more money & bought a nicer one. I can't even say it is anything but a toy for child....an...

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Vivitar

 

All rite the Vivitar Camcorder is a nice looking Unit with one problem! The picture Quality is great out side, not inside where the lite is dim. The picture is blurry and the HD Video is very grainy. The only way to fix the problem with the picture in...

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Vivitar

 

All rite the Vivitar Camcorder is a nice looking Unit with one problem!

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Product Specifications

Capture the moment with dramatic stills or action filled videos. The DVR 840XHD is the perfect companion for those on the go. To make your life easier, it includes internal memory and Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
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