Amazon.com opened pre-order for the recently announced new JVC digital camcorder with large hard-drives.

The GZ-MG50 (30GB) and the GZ-MG40 (20GB) are the better models featuring a higher resolution CCD chip (1.3MP).
You can order the GZ-MG20 for $799.95, the GZ-MG40 for $899.99 and the GZ-MG50 for $999.99. The new JVC Everio G series camcorder start shipping on August 25th.


Feature Highlights of the JVC Everio G Series:
High capacity 4.5 to 25 hours (Ultra to Eco mode MG20 with 20GB Hard Disk)
High-capacity 7 to 37 hours (Ultra to Eco mode MG30 and MG50 with 30GB Hard Disk)
F1.2 lens, 1.33 Megapixel CCD (MG50)
F1.8 lens, 800k-pixel CCD (MG20 and MG30)
15x optical zoom / 700x digital zoom (MG50)
25x optical zoom / 800x digital zoom (MG20 and MG30)
4x3 and 16x9 video modes
2.5" Clear LCD Monitor
Auto LED Light
High-quality MPEG-2 recording
Megabrid Engine for optimal video and still quality
3DNR (3-Dimension Noise Reduction)
USB 2.0 high-speed interface for high speed transfer
Easy Printing with PictBridge and DPOF support
Data Battery support for on-screen graphical confirmation of remaining power
CyberLink DVD Solution for PC and Pixela Capty MPEG Edit EX for Macintosh software provided (Capty DVD optional), as well as Digital Photo Navigator
Remote control provided
More details on The JVC Everio G product site.