Flip Mino Video Camera - Black, 2 GB,1 Hour (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
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Customer Review: Well, I NEVER . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
have been able to use ANY gadget right out of the box and have it meet and exceed my expectations. This is a first for me. I opened the box, found a much more compact item than I had expected (smaller and lighter than my Treo), and just turned it on and started using it.
I was able to use it without even reading instructions, it is quite intuitive. I did not have to worry about saving an accompanying CD with special software. The software is built in the device and downloads itslef, and your videos, onto your desktop into a folder with a normal name like Flip Videos (imagine that!!!).
So by now I was so excited that I wanted to share, well, guess what? you can email your video to friends right after you download it to your desktop by pluggng the Mino into the USB port of your computer (only little drawback is that you have to know the recipients' emails at this point to use this route for email, later you can just attach it to an email).
I could go on and on, but just get one, you will be so happy you did. Teachers can use this to record lesson (it really does record one hour); students could use it for the same reason; dancers can use it to record their choreography and dance steps; the list goes on, you will figure it out, just like I am figuring it out as I go along.
Enjoy this, its simplicity is just marvelous and the quality of the videos is truly outstanding. Goddbye Sony Minicam!!!!
Customer Review: Great Product!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Flip Mino is absolutely awesome! We purchased it before going to Disney World with the family and it was the best. The Mino is easy to carry (fits in your pocket), is really fast to turn on (able to get quick shots), and provides really good video. First of all, an hour of video is a very long time. We easily fit a whole day's worth of family fun at WDW. The battery lasts a long time. It went over several days of heavy use without needing a lengthy charge. And it also seems to hold the charge for a long time when it is not in use. I turned it on the other day after it was sitting in my backpack for at least 5 days and still had a full charge! The only small complaint that I have is that the digital zoom stinks. But anyone who has any dealings with digital zoom anything knows that they are just a waste on any device. The included software also works really well and you can use the software to make a long video from all of your smaller video clips that come complete with background music. I cannot say enough about this great product. It really made our vacation extra special with so many quick video clips to capture the special moments. One last side note is that I was able to record both night time fireworks and the Disney light parade with this and the videos came out awesome as well!!!! If you want a quick and easy video recorder that provides good video and sound quality then get the Flip Mino!Customer Review: Five Star Flip Mino
Summary: 5 Stars
I orignally owned the Kodak Zi6 and returned it because, contrary to Kodak's specifications, there were no directions at the web site to which you were directed. Kodak obviously rushed their Zi6 into release to compete with the Flip Mino and failed miserably. The Flip Mino is everything and more that the Kodak Zi6 ia nor.
The Flip Mino is justifiably deserving of five star ratings in ease of operation (take it out of the box, turn it on, press one button to begin recording), video quality (comparable to full-size camcorders), utility (download videos to your computer, transmit videos as email attachments, burn DVDs, snap photos, upload to various web sites, and more),four-hour encased lithium battery that recharges in three hours all in a unit that is smaller and lighter than your cellphone. The maximum 60-minute recording time before having to download is plenty. Ask yourself when you last watched a 60-minute camcorder recording. Customer support is also exceptional with almost immediate responses, in addition to detailed information at "Support" at web site.
The only negative is that the optional Flip Video Quick Recharger, which recharges the lithium battery in two hours, is not yet available.
Note that this review is for the Flip Mino and not the basic Flip or Ultra, which use AA batteries.
I never leave home without my Flip Mino.
Customer Review: Little Marvel!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my second Flip. The first Mino stopped working after 2 days. It just suddenly wouldn't power up. Amazon was great with the exchange.
I've had this second Mino for 3 weeks and have used it indoors and out including a 4 yr old birthday party and various outdoor activities including farm visit, amusement park, etc. I've shoot interior scenes pointing to bright sunlight, fast motion and have been impressed with the overall quality of the videos. Transitions between dark and light was quick and good. Video playback on a 37" HD screen was quite acceptable. The camera will not provide super high quality images but for everyday personal use, it's great.
Some reviews have complained about sound pick up. I think considering the price and size, sound is fine. Both outdoors and indoors, I've been able to hear most everything. Unlike another reviewer, when I turned up the volume during playback or directly on the laptop/tv, sound was plenty loud.
File transfer has been easy and seamless on 3 laptops and 2 desktops. I've also had no problem using the Youtube feature. Have only used the editing features slightly but so far it's good and easy! That's really a major feature... everything about the Flip is easy... you can figure out how to do anything without downtime. It's so easy that I would highly recommend it for any technophobes.
Customer Review: Easiest, slickest pocket video recorder
Summary: 5 Stars
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.