Flip Mino Video Camera - Black, 2 GB,1 Hour (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
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Customer Review: Good Product for the Money
Summary: 5 Stars
I usually don't take the time and trouble to write reviews since most of the time, I'm not so excited about a product that I feel compelled to make the effort. I must admit this is one of the few electronic devices I have purchased (and I've purchased tons) that I've found to be fairly user-friendly. The built-in software is a great feature. The device is fairly idiot-proof. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to operate this. The results are decent. The best feature is its portability. I haven't tried to do much with it other than record and play back. The only thing I don't like is the awkwardness in plugging it into the back of my computer. I should use a USB extension, but I've had problems with electrical shorts, so I don't use any extensions. It's a pain to get on my knees and peer through the dark for a slot only to find that I have to move cables around to get a slot that will enable me to plug in the camcorder. With laptops it's not a problem.
I recorded a school concert with this Flip camcorder and with my Hitachi. The Flip recording came out better much to my dismay. I'm very disappointed with the Hitachi having spent multiple times more $$. While the Flip recording came out fine, I wanted a higher quality recording. Guess I'll have to spring for another camcorder
Customer Review: Perfect for YouTube videos.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera for the soul purpose of making videos for my YouTube account. The camera works like a charm in that aspect. The controls and features are very simple to operate and learn and within minutes you can be making movies and transferring them to your computer. There is a simple edit feature when connected to the computer that allows you to start or end the video whever you please, but other then that the only feature is this sort of movie mix which i still don't fully understand but it short it chops your movies down and phases scenes together with the choice of colortone and music.. I found it mcuh easier and more efficient to take the finished video and put it into Windows Movie Maker and play around with it there (note you may have to run the codec file located in the system folder while the camera is plugged in to your pc to get WMM to work with the videos properly). There are several accessories I also own (the tri-pod, the case and usb cables) which i do reccommend, especially the usb cable because it seems rather bad to let your Mino hang from the computer while connected.. It just looks like it may snap off eventually that way. If you're looking for a simple and cheap way to make youtube videos then The Flip Mino is probably the best choice on the market right now.Customer Review: Easy, convenient, works on my Mac - I love it
Summary: 5 Stars
So many times I've been out with my kids thinking, "I wish I had my video camera with me!" I hate lugging that thing in my purse. Got the Flip Mino 2 weeks ago off of Amazon - love it! I use it with a Mac. No problems. Easy to transfer the files and edit them in iMovie. Tip: If you use Mac, iPhoto may open when you plug in a Flip - it will ask if you want to import the files - DON'T. Use the Flip software that's included on the camera -- it allows you to see all the video clips and then decide which ones you want to transfer to your computer. If there's a lot of movement (I recorded my girls singing in the car) the image quality when you transfer to YouTube is terrible -- but overall, I love that this thing is small (with me at all times) and easy (a monkey could use it!) -- It did freeze on me last night -- Pure Digital's tech support kind of seems like 3 college kids in a cubicle -- but I believe this device has a soft reset -- pin hole in the same hole as the tripod connector. Don't press it too hard or you might lose all your video. (There tech support wasn't too sure on that. Hm?) But the soft reset worked for me. Best thing about Flip is you will capture more moments on video - don't expect HD results - but it's better than not having moments on video at all!Customer Review: Cute small very basic camcorder
Summary: 5 Stars
It's real small which is great, fits in a pocket. Takes clear pictures (I haven't taken any closeups yet). I have to get used to the idea that it's moving pictures (I'm used to still cameras) so my pictures all start out focusing on my feet or floor or something (have to edit that part out). I love the fact that the USB connection is built in; I can just plug it into my computer and not only upload the video but also charge the camera while I'm fooling around on the computer, don't have to keep track of where the cord it or anything (that built in jazz is brilliant). I'm not a good cinematographer and my vids aren't going to be interesting or breathtakingly well shot, I don't expect them to be. I just want to take short shots of people and places and things that interest me. The "software" that comes [in?] the camera allows you to upload the vid in a tighter format for easier emailing out, squeezes down the size vastly so your recipients' emailboxes don't get overwhelmed. It's just a nifty, handy little camcorder that can be tucked in a pocket or purse, whipped out when you need it. I think it's worth the money. No memory card needed or battery replacements. Maybe now my pictures won't come out so blurry because they will be moving pictures for sure.Customer Review: A fun little gizmo
Summary: 5 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
I attempted to upload a sample of what this item does. However it seems my internet connection speed is being uncooperative. That said.. I have been plaing with this since I got it today. For its itty bitty size, it does a nice job. The picture quality is acceptable and the sound is even good. IT comes with a limited zoom feature that operaties with a simple touch. The playback quality is good and not broken or jittery.
The oprations are simple and fairly idiot proof. Quality of the shot does drop off at close up shots. There is a flip out USP connector which easily plugs into your computer for charging and uploading purposes. IT can be plugged into a TV (connectors provided) and mounted on a tri pod. For being a little sliver of a thing, this is pretty well designed and is definately fun to play with. There is no need to load any software to you computer as the gizmo comes with all that is necessary and will automatically load the driver when u plug it into a USB port.