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Product: Flip Video F360W-P1412

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The create factor on this product is astronomical. Its noticeably smaller (in both the pocket and the hand) than its predecessor - the Flip Video Ultra Series, 60 min. And the Ultra was already compact to inaugurate with! The sleek size was necessary to me because I unprejudiced won't bring a camcorder out with me if it doesn't fit easily in my pocket. This plan did unbiased the trick. If you don't care about size (i.e., because you will fair build it in your purse, etc) then I would suggest saving the money and getting the Ultra, which lists for about $50 or so less.

As far as I can convey, the video quality and functionality is about the same as the Ultra and they both have the 2GB of memory, similar 1.5" cover size, digital zoom etc. So the only reason in my mind to find this is for the size advantage. But for me, size does matter. When I believe about how many moments passed by unrecorded simply because it was too cumbersome to recall a camcorder along, it really makes me wish they made this Mino years ago!

For those of you weird with Flip camcorders, the Mino has suprisingly safe VGA video quality. I'd set it on par with that of grand larger, more expensive mature camcorders. The Mino also records well in a variety of light settings. The lack of a upright optical zoom is probably to be expected given the exiguous size, but the 2x digital zoom is kindly enough for most casual settings. The effect is well idea out to avoid many of the classic pitfalls of portable devices - there's a scratch resistant covering on the lens, an on/off switch on the side that is difficult to stir accidentally and a centrally located represent button that has enough resistance to avoid unintentionally starting/stopping recording (I know some have issues with the Ultra describe button but I have not) .

I have a PC at home and the Mino truly is a plug-and-play procedure. You don't have any confusing software or cables to muddle around with. Simply trot the USB adapter into your computer and you're ready to go! It's substantial for the non-technically savvy. I also like the rechargeable built-in battery in the Mino (which is a original feature) . It recharges like an iPod, either in the computer or through an outlet which is convenient. I can't attest yet to the battery life/quality but I figure by the time it dies out on me, I'll be well on my method to buying a next generation Flip Micro!

------------ July 8th update -------------

I noticed the designate dropped on the dark Flip Mino. For those of you who don't know (Amazon doesn't advertise this) Amazon not only has a 30 day return policy, but a 30 day tag adjustment policy as well. So if you bought your Flip in the past 30 days, you can call them up and they will immediately refund the disagreement to you with no hassles. This policy holds for all products directly sold by Amazon.

I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere and I understanding it was valuable for Mac users to be filled in on the following....

1. The software that comes with the Flip Video Mino does NOT allow you to stitch multiple clips together to get one movie. Only Windows users can do this.

2. I was able to gain the Flip Video Mino AVI videos to play in iMovie '08, but not export. When you export the video you glean a blank cloak with only audio. I had better luck exporting the video from Final Lop Pro.

3. In case you are involved, the codec that Flip Video Mino uses is the 3ivx codec.

There are workarounds for the above issues, but it would have been nice if there was a plan to combine clips into one movie proper out of the box. Hopefully this will be possible in the future with a software update.

Other then those concerns, its a broad product so far and the video quality from the raw AVI file is really impressive.

I found a dwelling called motionbox that will let you upload the raw AVI files that the Flip Video Mino creates and once uploaded you can do some basic editing and combine multiple movies into one. Doing it this procedure gives you a worthy higher quality video then what you find on sites like YouTube.

The Flip Mino is a sizable microscopic camcorder for the effect, mainly because of the create factor. It's a lot thinner and smaller than the Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (White), yet yields equal performance. The only negative is that it doesn't steal AA batteries like the Flip Ultra because it's so thin. Instead, it has a non user replaceable built-in lithium ion battery like an iPod.

The Flip Mino does not neccessarily replace the Flip Ultra and the Flip Ultra is being sold side by side with the Flip Mino. And, the Flip Mino doesn't arrive in as many colors, only a dismal version and a white version.

I would say If you already have a Flip Ultra, you may not want or need to catch the Flip Mino (unless you really want the smaller effect factor or you have money to burn) since it yields about the same video and audio quality. If you don't gain a Flip video camera yet, the Flip Mino is probably the one to secure unless you require AA batteries which admittedly is nice because they are readily available everywhere. I actually pick AA batteries over an internal rechargeable battery that over a few years will begin to lose it's charge and not last as long between charges.

That said, the Flip Mino is elegant nice because it's so itsy-bitsy and thin.

Even though I have a digital point and shoot smooth camera that can shoot video, I obtain it easier to shoot video with the Flip Mino. The vertical originate factor is better excellent to shooting video. The built in software is nice and it's built into the camera so you need not install anything on your computer.

The Flip Mino is a huge 'take everywhere' video camera that fits in your pocket and can yield some creative and endearing videos.

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