Do you find the LCD display useful if used for swimming? Or should I save the $10 and get the other model?
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The display works fine. My issue was that it is in fact not waterproof it failed on second use. I have not bought a replacement yet but i have talked to some people who purchase a water proofed nano, and someone who bought a finnis. Both like them. The lady who bought the Finnis has had hers for 3 years and regularly swims with it at the YMCA. I am more inclined to buy the nano, because it uses waterproof headphones that can be replaced, whereas the Finnis uses bone conduction technology that is integrated into the device. I am not sure it will work correctly because you will still hear the sound of the water splashing by your head as you swim. The display works fine. My issue was that it is in fact not waterproof it failed on second use. I have not bought a replacement yet but i have talked to some people who purchase a water proofed nano, and someone who bought a finnis. Both like them. The lady who bought the Finnis has had hers for 3 years and regularly swims with it at the YMCA. I am more inclined to buy the nano, because it uses waterproof headphones that can be replaced, whereas the Finnis uses bone conduction technology that is integrated into the device. I am not sure it will work correctly because you will still hear the... » Read More The display works fine. My issue was that it is in fact not waterproof it failed on second use. I have not bought a replacement yet but i have talked to some people who purchase a water proofed nano, and someone who bought a finnis. Both like them. The lady who bought the Finnis has had hers for 3 years and regularly swims with it at the YMCA. I am more inclined to buy the nano, because it uses waterproof headphones that can be replaced, whereas the Finnis uses bone conduction technology that is integrated into the device. I am not sure it will work correctly because you will still hear the sound of the water splashing by your head as you swim. « Show Less
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I swim 1 1/2 hours 7 days a week! I love this, it's easy to download songs, and it's easy to use! I love mine!
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No just personal preference. I use mine for working out was well so I am more selective and skip through music to specific songs. While swimming I just let it play. Depending on when and how you are going to use it, it's up to you.
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I am also comparing these 2 Cameras. I want to use for Snorkeling and Beach pictures on our upcoming cruise. My preference is for Quality Underwater Photos over how stylish the actual camera is. Also, I am looking for the one with the Best Zoom Capabilities.......Anyone out there own one of these cameras ???
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Hello D. DiMichele,Thanks for your post. I agree that the viewfinder is very helpful even with a LCD screen. The extra money is worth it.
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Good call, Amer! I should've posted last week when I also picked one up at Target :)We're pretty happy with it - but haven't tested out the underwater capabilities yet...
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Have been watching this as well. Look at the ratings. I own one and its the best LCD on the market at the moment IMHO. The lowest price I have seen here at Amazon was $2940.00 USD a while back. Which is what I got it for. Since folks have been buying it, and the ratings continue to be 4.75+ stars, the price has been creeping up towards what the local BB and CC are charging for it ($3800+ in my area). I think once the 71 and 81 series hit the streets, this one will drop for sure. But until that time, this one is top dog, at least in my house. The picture maxed out in 1080P will just blow you away!! Have been watching this as well. Look at the ratings. I own one and its the best LCD on the market at the moment IMHO. The lowest price I have seen here at Amazon was $2940.00 USD a while back. Which is what I got it for. Since folks have been buying it, and the ratings continue to be 4.75+ stars, the price has been creeping up towards what the local BB and CC are charging for it ($3800+ in my area). I think once the 71 and 81 series hit the streets, this one will drop for sure. But until that time, this one is top dog, at least in my house. The picture maxed out in 1080P will just blow you... » Read More Have been watching this as well. Look at the ratings. I own one and its the best LCD on the market at the moment IMHO. The lowest price I have seen here at Amazon was $2940.00 USD a while back. Which is what I got it for. Since folks have been buying it, and the ratings continue to be 4.75+ stars, the price has been creeping up towards what the local BB and CC are charging for it ($3800+ in my area). I think once the 71 and 81 series hit the streets, this one will drop for sure. But until that time, this one is top dog, at least in my house. The picture maxed out in 1080P will just blow you away!! « Show Less
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It is the newest, least expensive and I think the most attractive of the rugged series (720, 770 and 790). I think the 720 screen could be viewed better in direct sunlight, the 770 you can have in deeper water (waterproof 33 ft vs. 790's 10 feet). But of the three, the 790 is the one I'm buying- it looks the best and fulfills my need of being a camera I can take to the pool and on vacation and can even drop (having previously broken a Kodak and a Canon camera due to my clumsy nature) without ruining.
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Honestly, there really is no benefit. It shows you the time but that's not really a critical element that we were looking for. This particular model just happened to have an LCD screen. No benefit.
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I've been also trying to decide which monitor would be the best choice. It seems that the only real difference between the two is the remote tilt/pan option that is available on the larger model. You have to thing ahead and figure out if you would ever need that. This website has a great amount of information about both monitors: http://www.babygearlab.com/Video-Monitor-Reviews/Motorola-Digital-Video-Baby-MonitorHope it helps. I still have a hard time deciding :)
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I think for playing pool the standard version would be fine. Or you could go with the HD version and set it to record in VGA (non HD mode) for longer record time. That way you would have the HD option available for other activities.
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Justin S.: I agree. Few would purchase if picture resolution was no better than the 2.4" displays off my now obsolete Casios. The test is to go to a news channel and see if you can read the scrolling display at bottom of screen. No doubt size and price is the factor. LCD color handheld TVs are no longer a novelty. Using an 'off the shelf' LCD display is far cheaper now as manufacturing costs in mass have lowered....the 'picture tube' has become obsolete. The question still stands as to what 'mobile TV' has to offer and how much it will cost.
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he's right. it's up to you if you want to shell out the extra $16 for the lcd display. pretty much useless as the base gives you charge and fluid level readouts. the only forseeable benefit would be for travel when you didn't have the base and wanting digital readouts of charge level.
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Not totally sure what you mean......but I swim laps in my pool everyday with it. There's really nothing stationary about it......you get in the water and do whatever you want to do. It's just easier to keep afloat. I am not a strong swimmer but this helps me more than I can say.
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I think there are much better cameras for the money, unless waterproof is really important to you. And at this point, if I had it to do over, I'd buy the new inexpensive go-pro model instead. I find the photos to be meh at best. And the video performance is only okay. The underwater is good, but only so useful.
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yes, but its not meant to be submerged. If youre looking for a GPS watch for swimming, you wont find one. All of my friends have different ones so ive got to borrow them. the best for swimming i tried was the Garmin Forerunner 610, but even that one and all the rest constantly lose signal with each stroke as it goes under water
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I am also comparing these 2 Cameras. I want to use for Snorkeling and Beach pictures on our upcoming cruise. My preference is for Quality Underwater Photos over how stylish the actual camera is. Also, I am looking for the one with the Best Zoom Capabilities....... Anyone out there own one of these cameras ???
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I am going to wait. Had the TF201, but sent back because of the GPS issue. The two factors making me wait are the lack of Gorilla Glass and the brightness of the display (not the resolution). I plan on using it heavily outside, and both of these can make a significant difference when out of doors.
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I've used it for snorkeling and diving and it is hard to see the screen, adjust the dials/settings on a DSC-HX5. Sometimes the lens cover gets in the way zooming in helps with that if you can manage the controls to actually zoom. You really just have to figure that your camera is set the way you want it and the point/shoot. The pictures are ok - about what you'd expect in terms of colors when you're 5-10 ft under water which has nothing to do really with the case. So it's not perfect, but I don't know that there is a better option given the price and the number of times I'll use it. I'll use it next time I go, now that I know how the pictures will turn out and can handle it better...