Where's the best place to buy a camcorder?

I need to purchase a camcorder (preferably HD – with decent to good reviews) to start taking videos of my soon to be baby. However, I don't have $600 to spend… I'm looking at more like $400 MAXIMUM.

I haven't been able to find any good deals or sales anywhere – prices are just about the same everywhere… Does anybody know where I might be able to get a good deal, or find a good sale on a good camcorder? Any recommendations on a camcorder in my price range (HD with decent to good reviews as well) that you think I would be happy with? The baby won't be born until after Christmas – should I be waiting for a better deal to pop up around then?

I just don't have a lot of money to be throwing at this, especially with all of the expenses coming with the new baby… Thanks for your help!!!

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