JVC on June 15 debuted six new Everio-G series HDD (hard disk drive) DV (digital video camcorder) models for launch in the Taiwan market later this month, according to JVC Taiwan.
JVC aims to account for 10% of HDD DVs sold in Taiwan this year, JVC Taiwan indicated.
| Main specifications of JVC's six Everio-G series HDD DV models | ||||
| Item | Model | |||
| GZ-MG505US | GZ-MG77TW | GZ-MG57ATW,GZ-MG57BTW, GZ-MG57PTW | GZ-MG37TW | |
| CCD sensor size | 1/4.5-inch | 1/3.9-inch | 1/5-inch | 1/6-inch |
| Resolution (megapixel) | 5 | 2.18 | 1.33 | 0.68 |
| Lens performance (F number) | F1.8 | F1.2 | F1.2 | F2.0 |
| Optical/digital zoom | 10x/300x | 10x/300x | 15x/700x | 32x/800x |
| Size of color LCD screen (inch) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Recommended retail price in (NT$) | 46,900 | 38,900 | 33,900 | 31,900 |
Source: JVC Taiwan, compiled by DigiTimes.com, June 2006
| Reference: DV market demand volume | ||||
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| 2005 estimate | 2006 forecast | 2007 forecast | |
| Global market | HDD DV models (million units) | 0.8 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| 8cm-DVD-disc DV models(million units) | 2.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | |
| Taiwan | All kinds of DVs | 87,000 units | 90,000 units | N/A |
Source: JVC Taiwan, compiled by DigiTimes.com, June 2006
JVC showcases its Everio-G series HDD DV models in Taiwan
Photo: Jimmy Hsu, DigiTimes, June 2006