Available from few sellers for $340 now.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Camcorders-/11724/i.html?_stpos=&_fcid=168&gbr=1&_localstpos=&_nkw=HDC-SD1&_clu=2

Many modern camcorders are better :-)
Including Panasonic ones.
But I suggest you to try this one.
It is bigger, quality of manufacturing is better comparing to any modern camcorder.
3xCCD camcorder, so some advantages are also present.
Has good mikes, mic input, manual settings (shutter, etc).
Bitrate is low, really.