Video+Lab

The following is my video lab with: 4 complete camcorder stations and 8 complete computer stations. The camcorders will be shared amongst the others.


 * || Price x4 || Product description || Links to Reviews ||< My description ||
 * Digital Video Camera || $448.00

X4

$1792 || =Sony HDRCX130 Handycam Camcorder =

SPECS: **Product Features ** User Reviews from Amazon: [] ||<  I chose this item because of its simplicity and decent price for the quality. Eventually, I’d work on purchasing additional batteries, better cases (for some reason, my school has quite a few donated, used cases in storage that were for larger videotape recorders), and accessories like tripods. || X4 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$191.84 || =<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Transcend 32 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card = = = || [] ||< <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">In addition to the memory cards that already come with the digital camera, I would purchase these for student use. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">X4 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$239.80 || =<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">AZDEN ECZ-990 Super Cardioid Zoom Camcorder Microphone = <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">The ECZ-990 is a 6" long directional, or "zoom" microphone with a super-cardioid pattern (ellipse shaped). It will pick up your subject's sound more clearly, reducing side noises. With 2 positions, narrow and wider, the ECZ-990 has a range of 35 feet, uses 1 "AAA" battery, and comes with a windscreen, shoe mount and hook-and-loop mounting tape. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">This microphone was also a personal recommendation to me a tech manager of a computer company—the husband friend of mine. He says that he normally doesn’t go off name brand, but this one was worth it for beginners.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/3MP still image
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superb low-light video
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Wide Angle G lens
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">42x Extended
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Technical Details **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Sony HDRCX130/L
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Media Type **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">: Flash card
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Lens Type **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">: Zoom lens
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Optical zoom **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">: 30.0
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Maximum Aperature Range **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">: F/1.8-3.4
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Shooting Modes **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">: Digital photo mode
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Video Input **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">: Camcorder
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Display Size **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">: 3.0
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Optical Sensor Resolution **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">: 4.2 MP || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">CNET review: []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Memory Cards || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$47.96
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">External microphone (camcorder) || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">59.95

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">User Reviews <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">[] ||< <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">See the note to the left. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">X8 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$156.32 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Logitech USB desktop microphone || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">[] ||< <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">This inexpensive microphone would do well with students’ needs to do voiceover work at their stations. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$6079.92 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Sony Vaio > <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;"> Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM quad-core processor (2.0GHz) with Turbo Boost up to 2.90GHz
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">External microphone (computer) || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$19.54
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Computers || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$759.99 x8
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">16.4" 2D Full HD LCD display (1920x1080) with LED backlight
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Matte Black
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M (1GB VRAM) dedicated graphics
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">CD/DVD player / burner
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">500GB (7200rpm) hard drive
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">4GB (2GBx2) DDR3-SDRAM-1333
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Standard lithium-ion battery (5000mAh)
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Engraving
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Adobe Bundle <span style="color: #15b1e4; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">(Free - $448 value) || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">[]

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">[] ||< <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">I chose to use laptops because they are portable and do not require any new furniture or extra space in my library (which I currently do //not// have).

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">I also chose to look into a customizable laptop, all with the same basic Sony Vaio series laptop (series is well-reviewed in many websites, including CNET). This allows me to spend my money where I feel it is most important depending on how the laptop will be used. I understand that there might be the issue of reordering; I will have to keep good records of the specifications. Custom ordering often gives special deals with programs/hardware you can’t get elsewhere || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">x8 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$192.96 || =<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Case Logic VNA-216 16-Inch Laptop Attache = || = [] = ||< <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">One of the benefits of having a laptop is its portability. There are two popular possibilities for transportation: laptop bags or a laptop cart. With only eight stations, a laptop bag would be a great solution. It would also allow individual “stations” to be taken to special classrooms, events, etc. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">X8 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$169.12 || <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Logitech Wireless Mouse M305 with mini “nano” receiver || []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Laptop Bag || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$24.12
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Wireless Mice || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$21.14

[] ||< <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">In my personal experience, I would most defiantly want to purchase wireless mice for students who have trouble using the laptop’s mouse “pad.” It shortens the time each student would need to complete their project. Paying the little extra for the mini Nano receiver would keep it safe rather than a large receiver stick to be broken off. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">x8 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$559.60 || ** PowerDirector 9 ** is now optimized for 2nd Generation Intel Core processors including support for Intel Quick Sync Video technology. You can edit faster, preview faster and render faster with the world's 1st native 64-bit consumer video editor. Featuring TrueVelocity, an amazing video processing engine, and over 100,000 free effects templates from DirectorZone, PowerDirector also allows you to work with a 100-track timeline and instantly enhance videos with TrueTheater technology. And when it's a wrap, share videos with direct video uploading to YouTube and Facebook. Get PowerDirector, the consumers' best digital video editing software.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Video Editing Software || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$69.95

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">User and professional: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">[] ||< <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">The reviews and the product explanation sounds like it would fit my needs. With this one, however, I’d like to see it in person before I buy it because I’m not sure of its ease of use (especially since it would be for our students to use). That said, I would also look into the difference in price for a site license to use this product versus buying it eight times. I couldn’t find that information, though. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">x8 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$175.92 || =<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones = <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Headphones || =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">21.99 =
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Neodymium magnets and long-stroke 40mm drivers for powerful, detailed sound
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Sound Mode switch allows automatic EQ adjustment for movies or music
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Urethane leather ear pads and wide, split headband for comfortable listening
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">11.5-foot/3.5-meter oxygen-free copper cord and gold-plated plug; 1/4-inch adapter included || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">User Reviews:

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">[] ||< <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Based on positive reviews in more than one location, these fairly inexpensive headphones seem to fit the job. They are also large, so easier to keep track of. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">Total || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">$9,364.48 ||||||< <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 9pt;">The $635 left over dollars will be spent on any misc. costs (shipping, when needed, batteries, etc.) I will not need to purchase any furniture because the library has some work stations that can be converted, when needed, to a video lab. Additionally, the laptops and subsequently the other materials, can be stored when not in use. ||