JVC has a line of camcorders called the Everio G series that record to a built in hard drive. 

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No tape or disc is necessary for temporary media storage of your footage in the recording process.  These units record directly to a built in 30GB Hard Drive in Mpeg 2 format. This allows for quick and easy transfer of the video files directly from the camcorder to a computer or you can burn them directly to a DVD via a USB 2.0 connection.
For transfer of files you are going to want to edit or post to a Web Site simply use the Firewire Connection, located on the dock station, and save the file in your chosen format.

Some Features of the GZ-MG255U:

2 Megapixel CCD
10X Optical Zoom
Excellent Low Light shooting capabilities.
4 Record Modes for up to 37 Hours of Recording Time
Everio Dock gives you a charging station plus ports for S-Video, AV Connection, Firewire IEEE1394, and USB.
Direct DVD button allow for 2X file transfer to the optional DVD Share Drive over USB2.0
Direct Backup button allows for 9X file transfer directly to a PC over USB2.0
16:9 Shooting and Playback on 2.7” LCD
SD Card slot for storage or an easy means of file transfer to other devices.
Direct access to recorded scenes.
Simple editing available in the camera.  

Conclusions:
A small, lightweight, easy to use camcorder that records at high quality for long periods of time.  Being able to record in Mpeg 2 and then quickly transfer files to a PC or straight to a DVD using USB2 and being able to transfer files using Firewire to save in your preferred format makes this an idea camcorder for non-linear editing, direct posting to a Web Site, or placing video clips into PowerPoint Presentations. I highly recommended you consider a hard drive camcorder for your next camcorder purchase.

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