Thanks.

Ditto, what he said. I've had zero problems/issues with this camera.

I have the VX-2000. Awesome camera. Great low light capabilities.
Very solid camera.

Dwuane

Even though the VX2100 isn't my favourite camera if that suits what you need could I suggest springing for the extra bucks for the PD170 or if you can still find one a PD150, Sony still seem to have some they're keen to get rid of at around the same price as a VX2100.
They are from a video point of view pretty much the same camera. But there's one subtle and one not so subtle difference.
1) The PD150/170 is handled by Sony's pro division, I'm sure they're made on the same line but it means when it comes to service you may get to deal with their pro service agents. Small point but one none the less.
2) The audio side. Same A/D converters BUT you get balanced XLR inputs. I never thought this was a big deal, so what, just bung on a XLR Pro adaptor or a Beachcraft and you've got the same kit. Well there's a subtle difference. Bringing the audio in through that dinky little 3.5mm plug/socker is a formula for a disaster. If it comes ever so slightly unplugged your dead audio wise. Same setup on the PD170 means that if you have one mic go down you've still got the other on another channel.
If you really must feed audio in via the external mic connector on any camera check how easily the plug can come out. Not all 3.5mm plugs are created equal, they have different tapers so that some lock in very securely and others will come back out of contact with a wave of the camera. Also on some of the latest compact cameras some plug bodies hit the camera case meaning that the plug isn't seated.

Remember on many event shoots even if you get no video you might be able to fudge it with stills, no audio and your dead.

<< As for the I-Link (IEEE-1394) cable should I get anything in particular or my local Staples or CompUSA is enough.

I can't speak for the VX2100, but my VX2000 came with a Firewire cable. I didn't have to buy anything extra - and WinXP drivers make connecting plug-and-play. No problems with Vegas - capture and device control work perfectly.

You're right on in your gripes about those ubiqitous 3.5mm miniplugs, Farss. It's really terrible one is forced to move to more expensive hardware, in many cases, simply for want of a $2.00 connecter. All sound cards-by law-should be required to use at least rca connectors. They're cheap, but at least they work. I've found a solution for the 3.5 miniplugs that don't seat properly-just shave down the rubber at the base of the plug with a utility knife until it does.