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Sony did do a camcorder that used MD-type media - it wasn't the traditional MD format, though, but a 2/3GB-ish capacity disc. It would be interesting to see Hi-MD being used for MPEG-2 recording, because it would be an improvement over the DVD-recording camcorders, although it would be a tough sell against the Mini-DV or Micro-MV camcorders - since you're talking a smaller capacity and larger physical size. Personally I don't think that's a starter, especially as write speeds may be too slow. What I would like to see is MPEG-4 encoding and video playback. This could potentially give a long enough playback time. It would not have a problem with write speeds, and would give maybe 2 hours on a single disc. Alternatively, just taking an AV-input and encoding that, and you could then record from TV, etc, or record from a camcorder, and have a portable media player unit, with easy transfer onto a hard drive, etc.

Although Dixons haven't yet got any of the players in stock (and you're better off going to EmpireDirect or the like for the players anyway), they do now have Hi-MD blanks for £5.99.