Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I need help! I want a small pocket camcorder but I'm not sure which one to get. I don't want to fall into the hype of the Flip because I worry two hours won't be enough. What should I be looking for when considering a small camcorder and where can I get a good quality one with expandable memory? Thanks!"
Engadget has something against Aiptek and DXG. See also...
http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/08/11/aiptek-keeps-the-crap-flowing-with-ahd-300-1080p-camcorder/
Based on user reviews, I bought an Aiptek HD camcorder and it seems to be a good value. I can't justify spending $600+ on a camcorder for making family videos.
Engadget(hd), what $200 camcorder do you recommend?