Replying to JVC gr-hd1 is it worth it?

This camera is perfect for my price range has a built in handle but has gotten some unfavorable reviews dont understand

I need to know
-Whats the quality of image like, colors, clarity ect
-I have heard that something bout the latitude on the camer is bad? no idea what that mean if someone could tell me what is is and if it matter that would be great

Im planning to use this for primarily skiing only, nothing to serious
+karma for help
thanks