Camcorder??
According to this review of the HV10: this camcorder lacks a HDMI port - therefore, the only way to view the video on your TV is by the analog signal. To answer your other question - yes, the miniDV cassettes are reuseable...that is, you simply recor...
What are some of the best mid to high range Digital video recorder on the market?
I reviewed the Sony DSR-PD170 for a magazine and it was excellent. In particular, it's low-light performance is outstanding. The DSR-PD170 is a standard definition camcorder. The action today is in low-end HD camcorders, such as those from Sony, JVC ...
Need a HD camcorder?
If I were you, I'd wait. Canon is coming out with the HV20 soon, and it offers 24p recording. Plus, it IS a canon after all :-). But if you don't wait, go with the HV10. To tell you the truth, I've never actually looked at the specs for the sony, but...