Cameras that are compatible with MacBook

I have the Aluminum MacBook, just upgraded from a Black model..
Im looking to buy a cheapo camcorder to use with it...
anyone know of a camera that takes decent footage and will connect to the macbook via USB?
Mino Flip perhaps? Thanks.

camera that takes decent footage
That depends on what you mean by "decent footage".
USB camcorders use formats that use high compression to store the video files thereby lowering quality. This may be good enough to give you "decent footage" if so, then you won't have a problem using a USB camcorder. However I have never been happy with the quality that a USB camcorder provides (they always look grainy to me).
A miniDV tape cam will give you _lossless quality video_ and is best for any editing purposes (iMovie, Final Cut etc.). So without Firewire make sure you get a chance to try out any USB camcorder before you buy.
Having a tape cam also allows you to always safely keep your original footage, plus make a tape copy of your finished movie by exporting from iMovie HD6 back to your cam. Tapes are far more reliable long term storage media, if stored properly, than any DVD or hard drive will ever be.

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