I don't use a mac myself so I can't comment on any compatibility problems either the Sony or JVC might have with your computer, but from all the Sony related problems that have been posted on this forum over the past six months or so, I would go for the JVC instead. I would definitely go and look at both of them and if you get a chance to hold one, see how it feels, does it have the features you are looking for and what is in the kit, are you getting something extra with one and not the other?

The only problem I would have with Tesco, is if you have a problem with the camcorder you purchase you will be left to sort it out yourself. You would have some technical help if you bought from the likes of Jessops, Curry's or Dixons and they would send it off for you. And the fact that they sell these camcorders day in and day out, and generally know what they are doing (but not always), I would purchase from them just for peace of mind. The triple club card points may have to be put on the back burner for the time being.

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