Contour Camera vs Gopro Hero cameras

There is no question that Gopro and Contour Cameras are the top two most popular wearable sports cameras.  Overall Gopro Hero cameras are marketed like crazy and you see them everywhere.  The question is it the best camera on the market when compared to the also popular contour camera.  I think it comes down to personal preference, as both cameras are great.  When you compare the two, both shoot high quality HD video, both offer a ton of mounting options and both are fairly easy to use. Some will argue that the contour large switch is easy to use then a Gopro, which I agree, but once you get the hang of a Gopro it`s not a big deal.  Other options that may say you is that the Contour has a GPS model, that not only adds GPS coordinates to your video, it can also show your speed and altitude.  Gopro does not have a GPS model.
The shape of the Gopro is a box, and the contour camera is a small cylinder.  Both are tiny and you are most likely not going to notice either one mounted to your helmet or anywhere else on your body.  I think the Gopro mounts a little cleaner if your using a chest mount, but the contour being a cylinder mounts cleaner to your helmet.
It may come down to the pricing for your decision.  Gopro Hero 2 camera will cost you $299 and you can get a Contour Roam starting at $199.  The original Gopro HD Hero are still available from select vendors for around $199.  If you decide on a Gopro Hero 2 camera you can save about $30 with available Gopro Coupons.  Contour Camera Coupons will save you on average 10% off, but at the time of writing this blog you can get a limited time Contour Promo of 25% off at Contour coupons.