Originally Posted by I'm With Stupid  Hmm, after looking about a bit, it seems that hardly any have microphone inputs or headphone outputs, but the rest of the manual features are pretty standard, with the exception of manual audio controls. How hard can it be to include a headphone socket? |
It's not hard at all. However, at that price point the market is not intended for people who want to do things 'properly' is it? That price point is aimed at people who want to video little Johhny's birthday party or the trip to the zoo isn't it? How many times have you seen families at the zoo using an extrenal mic and wearing headphones to check noise levels? It's all down to expected market. Why add a fiver to the cost if the intended market won't ever use it?
Just my 2p worth.