1. GoPro or go home
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GoPro
Just about two years ago, the GoPro Hero3+ Silver Edition was the "affordable" alternative to GoPro's then-flagship Black Edition: The action cams were priced at $299 and $399.
For a limited time, and while supplies last, which I'm guessing won't be long, based on the number already sold, GoPro has the refurbished Hero3+ Silver Edition for $149 shipped, available on eBay. (Take note that shipping is estimated between April 21 and May 4.)
As refurbs go, this is as good as it gets: factory-sealed with a one-year warranty, same as new GoPros. And although this is no longer the state-of-the-art model, CNET awarded it a 7.5 rating and praised its "excellent HD video with recording options up to 1080p at 60fps and the same design as the company's other cameras so you have access to a large selection of accessories and mounts."
I don't know about you, but when I'm strapping a camera to a drone, I'm a lot more comfortable with a $150 passenger than a $400 one.
http://www.cnet.com/news/three-deal-thu ... 8709237752
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