Flip Mino Video Camera - White, 2 GB, 1 Hour (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
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Manufacturer: Flip VideoModel: F360W
Color: White
Product features:
- Pocket-sized camcorder; Flat back panel with touch-sensitive buttons; 1.5-inch color LCD screen
- 2 GB of on-board flash memory--records up to 60 minutes of video; 2x digital zoom
- Internal Lithium-ion battery recharges when built-in USB arm is connected to a computer
- Connects to TV for instant viewing
- Built-in software lets you easily edit video files and upload them to video sharing sites
- Flip Video Power Adapter
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Flip Mino Video Camera - White, 2 GB, 1 Hour (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
Customer Review: Top-notch, easy to use, and great for any age! Works great with my Mac, too!
Summary: 5 Stars
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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!)
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Description of Flip Mino Video Camera - White, 2 GB, 1 Hour (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
Mino is a camcorder that goes anywhere. Simply put it in your pocket! Then easily share your video on the web on MySpace, YouTube, and AOL. Weighing in at just over three ounces, the remarkably slim yet powerful Flip Video Mino raises the bar for high-quality, portable, and easy-to-use video. Smaller than most cell phones, Mino fits neatly into a jeans pocket to capture life's stories whenever and wherever they happen at a party, a concert, the beach, even on a bike ride. The Mino also features Flip Video's built-in software that lets you simply plug the camcorder's signature flip-out USB arm into any computer for immediate editing and sharing. For the first time, the Flip Video software lets you easily upload video directly to MySpace as well as to YouTube and AOL Video, making it even easier to share video. In addition to quickly posting videos on sharing and social networking sites, they can email videos and video greeting cards; create custom movies with their own music; capture still photos from video; save and organize videos on the computer; and, for the first time, seamlessly order and send DVDs anywhere in the world. Custom editing of movie mixes, with the option to set them to your own music Capture of still photos from video Order DVDs online and have them shipped anywhere in the world TV connection for instant viewing (cable included) Tripod mountable Internal rechargeable battery delivers up to 4 hours of use between charges Unit Size is only 3.94 x 1.97 x 0.63 HWDCamcorders
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