Flip Mino: A Smaller, Better Flip Camcorder for $180
The Flip Mino, a pint-sized but more powerful companion to the so-easy-your-grandma-will-be-a- YouTube-star Ultra, is now official. We already saw the US$180 mini-cam in a fuzzy picture, but now we know that although it carries 2GB of on-board flash for 60 minutes of VGA-quality recording like the Ultra, it’s 40% smaller—a scant 10 x 5 x 1.5cm. The Mino distances itself further by adding a Li-ion battery and a flat back-panel with touch-sensitive buttons (rather than the Ultra’s AAs and push buttons). Check back shortly for a full hands-on; meanwhile, there’s a spec-laden fact sheet after the jump.
Flip Video Mino Camcorder Details:
* Amazingly thin, pocket-sized camcorder
* 40% smaller than Ultra Series. Dimensions : 4″ x 2″ x 0.6″. Weight: 3.3 oz.
* 2GB of on-board flash memory records up to 60 minutes of video
* Sealed, internal rechargeable lithium ion battery that recharges through built-in USB arm
* Flat back-panel with touch-sensitive buttons
* No Glare display screen (1.5″)
* TV quality video
* Instant playback, pause, fast forward/rewind, and delete features
* Available in black and white models
* Connects to TV for instant viewing
* Built-in high-speed software enables instant video sharing from any PC or Mac:
o Save and organize videos on computer
o Email videos and video greeting cards
o Publish videos instantly on video sharing sites like YouTube, MySpace, and AOL
o Capture still photos from video clips
o Create custom movies with your own music
o Make your own DVDs and have them shipped anywhere in the worldCamcorder Available June 5, 2008
Nationwide at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Circuit City, Costco.com, Sears, Target.com, TheFlip.com, Walmart.com, and other national retailers. Available at additional retailers Fall 2008.
Camcorder Suggested Retail Pricing:
60 minute model: $179.99
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Comments (AU Comments | US Comments)
Do you have a list of Australian retailers for this product? I need to buy 50
What is the suggested retail price in Australia? The ones I’ve seen are much more expensive than $179.99 which is the US price.
Thanks for the detailed review.
You can buy some flip’s camcorders and accessories here:
http://www.edsoft.com.au/shop/index.php?manufacturers_id=62&store=6
I bough a Flip MinoHD in the US and took it back to the shop within 3 days of buying. It’s a complete pile ot trash – poor quality video, awkward software and that’s just the start. My friend bought the non-HD version and it was even worse. If you want decent quality video don’t buy the Flip – buy a real camcorder. If you want to record video clips on the go don’t buy the Flip – buy an iPhone or iPod with video recording capability. The Flip is, well… a flop!