On 20 Dec 2002 06:00:01 -0800, rick@rickgans.com (Rick Gans) wrote:

>I am undecided between these two. I currently have a Sony DCR- and am
>totally happy with it,but I want something smaller. I have no use for
>Bluetooth, I don't do editing and I don't plan to use it for digital
>photos much. I was very impressed with the way the IP55 felt and the
>way the buttons seemed to be laid out. I read the one comment about
>recording pauses and wasn't thrilled with that. Both cost the same.
>Any firsthand opinions on either are appreciated.

I assume you are aware that the tapes are different (and
different prices), the editing is different, and the image
quality is different - with all the differences favoring
Mini-DV...