I don't have a lot of time at the computer this evening, so I'll make this brief. I just wanted to post a review online about this device in a forum I think would be useful for prospective buyers. Here's how it breaks down: The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG102 is an OKAY camcorder. It's nicely designed, decently built, and performs well enough in high light levels, as well as in macro mode. The SD card slot (SD, SDHC and SDXC capable) is accessible while the camera is closed (bonus... Read more →

Amazon's product page for the VPC-CG102BK lists the stock date as March 24, 2010.

This is a thread much like that which I made for the VPC-CG11 when I originally had hoped it would come to North America. That thread can be seen here: http://discuss.gdgt.com/sanyo/xacti/vpc-cg11/gener... The concept of simple: This thread is a spot to pool sample images and videos from this device. If any of those stopping by or on the want list happen to come across anything, please post. I have been looking at the internet for sample footage from the CG102 since I... Read more →

Still a month or so away from release, the gritty specs of the VPC-CG102 are still relatively unknown. This thread is dedicated to discovering, discussing, or theorizing as to what those specs may be. Sanyo's Xacti product lines across national borders seem to consist of core devices with some major alterations between regions. I believe this to be the case with the VPC-CG102 and Asia's DMX-CG110 -- a handheld camera that has (as far as I can tell) an identical chassis. Furthermore, it... Read more →