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Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Black)  | 
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| Brand: Flip Video
Category: Photography
List Price: $229.99
Buy New: $229.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: F460B
Model: F460B
UPC: 892684000083
EAN: 0892684000083
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Holds 60 minutes of HD-quality video (1280 x 720 resolution at 30 frames per second; 16:9 widescreen) on 4 GB of built-in memory | | • | Weighs only 3.3 ounces; Super-slim, super-sleek design, fits into your pocket or purse | | • | Features one-touch recording and digital zoom | | • | Flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch built-in FlipShare software | | • | FlipShare software lets you save and organize your videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, email your videos, and upload them |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Here it is! A 720p HD camcorder that fits in your pocket. The Flip MinoHD has 4GB built-in memory to record and store up to 60 minutes of highj quality video. A 1.5" TFT lets you preview and view videos on camera. A USB connector lets you transfer and share videos. Advanced playback, pause, fast forward/rewind features Records high-quality H.264 videos that work with iTunes, iMovie, and iPhoto Child Safe mode to prevent accidental deletions of clips Fast lens - great low or bright light results, 2x digital zoom 1.5 color high-brightness (transflective) display for easy recording and super-clear viewing in bright sunlight Silent mode for recording in sensitive situations TV connector cable included to watch videos on television Tripod mount fits any standard tripod Video - 16 - 9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second progressive scan Built-in FlipShare software for email, edit, and more Includes Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder w/ built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery; Protective carrying pouch; Wrist strap; TV cable; Quickstart Guide Internal Memory - 4GB (60 minutes) Screen Resolution - 528 x 132 pixels / Video Resolution - 1280 x 720 progressive Video Bitrate - 8.8Mbps (average - auto adaptive algorithm) Video Format - H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, saves as MP4 file Lens Type - Fixed Focus (1.5m to infinity) Aperture - f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments) Zoom - Smooth multi-step 2x digital 8 Touch-Sensitive Capacitive Buttons (Power, Play, Delete, Record and 4 way navigation) Unit Dimensions - 3.94 x 1.97 x 0.63 (H x W x D) PC Connection - Built-in flip-out USB arm (up to 2.0 USB speed) TV Out - NTSC (cable included) Battery Life - Rechargeable lithium ion battery, charges using built-in USB arm Operating System compatibilikty - Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OSX
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Software won't work November 21, 2008
I had lots of trouble running the software. It always hangs and I was not able to launch the program successully even once. My laptop is well above the requirements (Vista Premium, Core 2 Duo 2 GHZ, 2 GB RAM, nVidia GeForce 8600M GS).
I tried reinstalling 4 times and also formatted one time, but without any success. So I am returning the item. The MinoHD itself is pretty sleek and you can easily carry it with you anywhere you go. It's a shame that the program doesn't work.
 2 stars for its limitations that really bothered me November 20, 2008
4 out of 20 found this review helpful
- I purchased the flip minoHd and the Canon vixia hf100 to compare. After a week, I returned the flip minoHD and kept the Canon hf100.
- There were only 2 advantages of flip minoHD over Canon hf100, they both are cosmetic issues.
1) Flip minoHD is light, slim, and small
2) Very easy to use
- However, there were many limitations of flip minoHD that really bothered me. These limitations were not with Canon vixia hf100
1) No way to connect the minoHD to HDTV to play the recorded films. People tend to let you connect the camcorder to the HDTV (via hdmi) rather than to their PC/MAC to play the films. They worry more about personal, sensitive files on their PC/MAC to hand the PC/MAC to you
2) Only 1 hour recording space with minoHD. No way to put in additional flash card for more space
3) Limited battery time. No way to swap in the back up battery
4) No full HD (1080p) recording
5) No optical zoom and only 2x digital zoom.
6) No image stabilization
With the above limitations of minoHD, I felt handcuffed when compared to the Canon vixia hf100. More importantly, I only paid about $300 more to have the Canon (I paid $540 for Canon vixia hf100 + 16GB SDHC + mini hdmi cable)
The only negative of Canon vixia hf100 when compare to minoHD was the size and weight. However, its size was the can of soda. I have numerous of cargo pants and shorts so I'm fine with the Canon in my cargo pockets.
 PERFECT SOLUTION FOR BUSY FAMILY WITH KIDS November 20, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I also posted to [...], but wanted to post here to to share my wonderful experience with other Mac users.
Just received this camera today and have been playing with it. It works wonderfully! Great picture for such a small camera. It does a funky auto white balance adjustment on the fly, depending on the type of lighting (i.e. going from a room with fluorescent to a hallway with incandescent, or even changing the viewing angle in the same room . . . but this is not bad).
MOST IMPORTANTLY: If you have a PowerMac and are looking for a streamlined solution for getting HD video onto your computer and/or Apple TV, THIS IS THE PERFECT SOLUTION!
Several reasons:
-No need to transcode: I've uploaded clips directly onto the desktop and directly into iTunes by simple drag and drop, and clips play perfectly both within iTunes and in standalone QT. No more transcoding with Voltaic!! WooHoo!
-Apple TV has max HD resolution of 720p anyway, so I don't have to downconvert my captures from 1080/60i or 1080/30p or 1080/24p to 720/24p to play on the Apple TV, like I currently have to with my Canon HF10.
For the cost and size, this camera takes really very very nice images. MUCH nicer than the video captures on my point and shoot camera. And surprisingly, very nice even compared to the Canon HF10!
Overall, I am incredibly pleased, this device is the perfect, perfect solution for us: compact and portable, we can take it anywhere all the time and capture those short fleeting moments of joy with the kids, then upload instantly on a PowerPC Mac and view instantly on an Apple TV connected to our plasma, where it looks wonderful. No transcoding, no downconverting, no AIC, no AVCHD to h.264 to blu-ray or whatever. Just simple. I love this camera.
Did I say I really love this camera?
Great HD Camcorder! November 20, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I loved my previous Flip so much, I could not resist the impulse to buy it in HD.
This camcorder could not be any easier to use. The personalization options make this thing even cooler!
The HD Mino is light, making it easy to carry around to capture important moments. As opposed to my other camcorder, I find myself actually using the Flip.
All you have to do it flip out the USB, plug it in (works great with Mac) and you can edit away with nifty software contained on the device itself. The software is much better than the previous generation; easy to use, lots of cool features.
The battery life is decent. I find that I plug in the Flip frequently enough to download footage that it's rarely low on batteries.
The footage looks great, even in somewhat low light, although night filming was a little more problematic. I found the sound quality crisp. Distortion caused by breezes was surprisingly minimal. You will not find better video quality for the money. The autofocus works fantastically.
My only complaint is that the screen is on the small side. I'd prefer to be able to see the benefits of the higher resolution on the device itself.
A perfect present for the holidays in my opinion.
It's Fun November 19, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a fun toy, not an all purpose HD camcorder. If you want a pocket sized device that takes a decent video, and has great built-in software for easy sharing and creative projects, this is the product for you. It is very easy to use. I feel like my grandmother could master the Mino in a few minutes.
I have owned it for a few days now, and I have been playing with it almost non-stop. At work, I know at least two people who have ordered them based on playing with mine. The software allows you to share the video by sending web links, capture still shots from the video, upload to a variety of websites, burn to disks, and several other features.
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