Digital Video Camera Suggestions?

Now that I have my iMac, I figure I better get a digital video camera.

Any suggestions on features, brands, etc? I really like the idea of the JVC ones with a built in hard drive. No tapes, DVDs, etc.

This is basically for home movie type use. Taping the kids' basketball games, etc.

Thank you!

Sony DVR-HC32
Sony TRV-19 (They don't make them anymore, but they are great quality for low $ on eBay)
If you have lots of money go with the HDR-FX1 by Sony.

I wouldn't recommend one of those JVCs with the harddrive. You have no way of letting someone borrow the tape, the resolution isn't as good as miniDV tape, and the price isn't low enough to justify not buying tapes. (a.k.a. It won't pay for it's self in a year if you buy tapes)

Given your description of what you will use it for, I would go with the Sony TRV-19. I've had one for years, and it's just as feature packed as the brand new cameras Sony is rolling out, but it's 3 years old. You can find them on eBay for $200 in box. I've no problems at all connecting it to my Powerbook. It's small, light, and the quality is superb for a handheld camera.

I would look a the Canon line also. I have one the optura 20, which has worked very well for me.