Its a Sony DCR-SR55E Hard Disc Drive Handycam Camcorder with X25 Zoom

Spec is as follows;

Built-in 40GB HDD
1 Megapixel CCD
Movie Recording on Memory Stick
CZ Vario-Tessar (Filter Diameter : 30mm)
2.7� WIDE LCD Monitor (123 K)
One Touch Disc Burn (Button on CAM)
Dolby Digital 2ch with Link to Zoom
Touch Panel
Film Roll Index
Face Index
Memory Stick Duo Slot
USB2.0 (Hi-Speed)

Seems to get good reviews on amazon and they currently have it on offer for £290 with free p&p

Can I get anything better for that price?

no idea for a 1mp camcorder

this maybe the quality..
decide for yourself?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcTx99OzUXg

Any other suggestions then?