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| Brand: Flip Video
Category: Photography
List Price: $179.99
Buy New: $153.99
You Save: $26.00 (14%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  280 reviews
Sales Rank: 81
Color: White
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Display Size: 1.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
nv:Movie Resolution: 640x480
Memory Included: 2GB Internal
Movie File Format: Advanced Profile MPEG4, saved as AVI file
Digital Zoom: 2X
Movie Image Resolution: 640x480
Computer Interface: USB 2.0
Video Out: NTSC
Battery Form Factor: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Height: 3.94 inches
Width: 1.97 inches
Depth: 0.63 inches
MPN: F360W
Model: F360W
UPC: 892684000199
EAN: 0892684000199
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: BRAND NEW IN BOX.
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| Customer Reviews:
 The iPod Nano of Video Recorders June 7, 2008
48 out of 51 found this review helpful
Summary:
Love the convenience, form-factor, and results. The price is a bargain for this much capability.
Pros:
*Small enough to go everywhere you go.
*One thumb runs the whole thing.
*Lighted touch sensitive buttons guide you through steps.
*Very usable video quality.
*Drop dead simple Windows integration.
*Speaks native YouTube.
*Survives routine drops, coffee splashes, UPS crushers, and overstuffed computer bags.
*Lickable packaging with all the interconnect you need.
*Storage pouch doubles as lens cleaner.
Cons:
*More fingerprints than a crime scene.
*Mac installation not as slick as Windoze.
*Sound ease-of-use trumps quality (tech note: needs a better compressor/limiter).
*No SD slot (just like an iPod).
Easiest, slickest pocket video recorder June 6, 2008
25 out of 27 found this review helpful
The easiest way to describe this is to call it the iPod of video cameras. It's got the same kind of slick, intuitive design that made the iPod such a success.
The user experience is so easy that even a child could do it: It arrived fully charged, so I just took it out of the box and pressed the red button to start recording. When I was done, I just plugged the USB connector at the top of the camera into my computer and it saved my videos for me. The USB connection also recharged the camera so that I could go out and shoot another round. The flip doesn't need cords, cables, CDs, instructions, or anything like that. It just works.
The video quality isn't HD, but it's not bad for a device that fits comfortably in a pocket. You shouldn't plan on shooting your feature-length masterpiece on this, but it's great for shooting casual Internet videos with friends or for remembering special moments.
The only complaint I have is that the touch-sensitive buttons can be a little too sensitive sometimes. It's easy to brush your hand across the back and get a series of chirps from the Flip as it tries to figure out why you just pressed all the buttons at once. But so far I haven't had any real problems. I also tend to not use the video-editing software that comes with the Flip, but that's just personal preference.
Top-notch, easy to use, and great for any age! Works great with my Mac, too! June 26, 2008
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Let me start off by saying that I owned a Flip Ultra for about 4 days several months ago before returning it. It had some bugs in its software and I found the record button on it to be extremely hard to use. The Flip Mino is a vast improvement over the Ultra!!! And the smaller size is a great bonus!! I absolutely love the simplicity of this camera. It's easy to operate, right out of the box. And instead of a massive instruction book, there's a fold-out quick guide. It really couldn't be any simpler to operate. The software this time around seems to be fine, too. I'm using a Mac running the last version of Tiger (NOT Leopard), and haven't had any problems. It should be noted that the "extra" software that comes with the camera and allows you to stitch together clips, etc. does NOT work on a Mac. It's Windows only. Even so, this camera is great! The video quality is more than acceptable. In fact, I find it very good, even in low light. The sound quality leaves a little to be desired, but it's certainly more than acceptable. I love the smooth touch-sensitive buttons, although they might be just a tad too sensitive. They are easy to get used to, though. And the record/stop button is a regular button, right in the middle of the camera's back, which makes it easy to find and operate while you're shooting a video. The 1 GB of flash memory holds 60 minutes of video, which I think is more than enough. You can also save multiple videos on the camera and play them back right on the camera's screen at the touch of a button. It is also easy to skip forward or back while viewing videos directly on the camera.
Transferring the videos to my Mac was simple. Heck, they even load into iPhoto (yes...iPHOTO) if you want them to. And they play in Quicktime. No problems at all with the transfer or playing of the videos on my Mac with the Mino!! (I did have trouble transferring and playing videos from the previous Ultra model.) Uploading to YouTube is also a breeze. Just connect the Mino to your computer, select a video, click "Share," then click "YouTube," enter your YouTube account login info, and voila!!! The video uploads like a piece of cake (and it works the same on MySpace or AOL.) This camera is so very simple to use and so very portable. My 12-year-old and 18-year-old sons didn't even need instructions on how to use it. They just picked it up and started shooting. Although this camcorder is perfect for people of any age, it is definitely a great, great camera for young people. It fits in your front pocket easily and goes anywhere. The little carry bag included with the camera is even pretty nice.
Another advantage of the Mino over the Ultra is the rechargeable battery. I hated the fact that the Ultra took regular batteries. I'm sure some people prefer that, but I prefer the rechargeable battery and the fact that it charges while plugged into the USB port on my computer. Which brings me to the only downside to this camera (and the only reason I'm giving it 4 stars): I still think the little flip-out USB connector is too delicate. I can't prove that it won't hold up over time. But plugging the camera into my laptop's USB port and having the weight of the camera supported by that USB connector just seems like an accident waiting to happen. I have eliminated this problem, however, by buying a USB extension cable. I now plug the extension cable into my computer's USB port, then plug the Flip into the extension cable. That way the camera can rest safely on the desk or the couch or any other more stable surface. Problem solved! Like I said, I'm not saying the camera won't last without using the extension cable. I'm just trying to prevent damage I think might POSSIBLY happen. I will ad that I really think the manufacturer should include the USB extension cable with the camera. It would add minimal cost to the product but would give the buyer a great deal of flexibility and--more importantly--peace of mind.
I would give the Flip Mino 4.5 (or 4.75) stars if I could, but since I had to choose between 4 and 5, I gave it 4 stars. It might seem a little pricey for what you're getting, but the size, portability, convenience, and ease of operation make it a GREAT camera for anyone. And especially for tweens or teens who want to put videos up on YouTube or MySpace or AOL Movies. Highly recommended (but get a USB extension cable with it!!!). (NOTE: The USB extension cable I bought from Amazon to use with the Flip Mino is "Cables To Go - 19003 - 1M USB A Male to A Female Extension Cable (White)." It's very inexpensive and works like a charm!)
Perfect for a non-tech-savvy blogging Mom June 9, 2008
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I am a new mom and I keep a blog for my son that my family members all around the country check on. It's our way of staying close even when we are on the west coast and most of the family is on the east coast.
I looked and looked for a simple, straightforward camcorder type item that would work seamlessly with my computer so that I could easily upload video onto the blog. After hours reading Consumer Reports and visiting annoying stores like Circuit City, my friend and fellow Mom/blogger told me about the Clip camera. It is EXACTLY what I was looking for and cheaper than all the camcorders I had been researching!
What I like most is the following: (1) small size (fits in diaper bag), (2) incredibly easy interface for video upload and editing, perfect for technophobes like me, (3) seems to work nicely without installing all kinds of annoying software on my computer (which can't accept any more software because it is full of photos and video files!) It also charges via its connection to the computer which is excellent since we all know that batteries die at the least opportune times and also are a pain to replace.
It is also pretty cool, which is nice, as I try to appear cool at times.
This new model has an especially nice control dial that is an improvement on the earlier models. It does seem a bit sensitive/reactive but I am sure I will get the hang of it soon.
As far as I can tell, the video quality is excellent, beyond what I would have ever expected from such a petite and economical device. Even the sound is great - nice and clear.
So - five stars, and great enthusiasm for this little camera.
Simple Little Video Camera Anyone Can Operate, Goes Everywhere! November 1, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3978KAPMRW5WR *****
The new Mino is simple and so easy to use right out of the box. See it demonstrated here in this very short video. Also see how it uploads. I made the video using the old Flip Ultra (the version that came right before the Mino), which I like; however, the new Mino is lighter, smaller, and performs some functions a bit easier.
Note that the new Mino fits the same tripod that the old Ultra did, thank goodness!
If money is an issue, you can save a few dollars by buying the old Flip Ultra, they do work great (they are a bit bigger and you have to put in two AA batteries). I'm still using mine, along with the new one. I enjoy them both!
Highly recommended.
*****
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