On Mon, 05 Nov 2001 23:18:08 GMT, The Phantom wrote:

>Anyone know of a merchant who can beat $1649 for a new Sony VX-2000?

No one can sell it for this price, let alone beat it...
There are a lot of bad dealers on the web advertising
low prices, but you find that includesd accessories are
"extra", the price was for grey market but only US (at
higher price) is in stock, it comes only with an extra
cost warranty (very expensive), all accessories are WAY
overpriced and the camera isn't available unless you take
them, the shipping costs a small fortune, etc. Realistic
price for a VX-2000 from a reputable dealer: around
$2350-$2400 in US (www.bhphotovideo.com or
www.cameraworld.com)

>What comes in VX-2000 box besides camcorder as standard equipment?

That info is available at www.sony.com, I think...
(basically, everything needed to run the camera for
motion-video and stills-shooting).