Flip Mino
Flip Mino Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Spring Garden)
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Price: $179.99
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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
It's not just what you say, it's what you say it with. The Flip Mino camcorder combines remarkable video quality in a pocket-sized package that's designable.
Accessories:
Case Logic UP-2 Universal Pockets Medium (Blue)
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection V14
Apple Final Cut Studio 2 (Mac) [Old Version]
Flip Tripod for Flip Ultra and Mino Camcorders
Flip USB Cables for Flip Camcorders (Pink, Orange, White)
Related Products:
Carrying Case for Flip Video Mino F360 Series Camcorder + Screen Protector Kit + Cloth (9 Color to Choose From)
Holster or Carrying Case for Flip Video Mino F360 and MinoHD F460 Series Camcorder + Screen Protector Shield - (Flip Video Mino NOT included)
Accessory Power Bendable Mini Table-Top Tripod with Non-skid feet For Flip Ultra / MINO Digital Camcorder Models F230W F230B F230P F230G F260W F260B F260N F260N F360W F360B F360N F360N
Flip Tripod for Flip Ultra and Mino Camcorders
Mini Neoprene Sleeve Case for Flip Video Mino F360 and MinoHD F460 Series Camcorder + Screen Protector Shield - (Flip Video Mino NOT included)
Customer Reviews:
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TERRIBLE DON'T BUY IT!!! WARNING!!!
CAUTION-- if your thinking about buying this product-- STOP NOW!!!! I purchased the camera when it first came out (less then a year ago) and now it's dead. I called tech support and the only offer a 90 day warranty and that's it. There is no repair service or anything for the product. So you are stuck with a piece of junk plastic. If you don't want to have a headache, DON'T BUY!!!!!!!!!!
Videos that are hard to keep
I bought a Flip Mino thinking that this was the ideal size camcorder for my purposes, to record my grandchildren as they grow up. To look at the video clips that I took, I wanted to put them onto a DVD that I could play in my DVD player, rather than my computer, which will be upgraded or otherwise changed every couple of years. I found that this is a very hard thing to do. The only way I found to do this is to upload the video clips to Flip for a charge of about $20. I am willing to pay this. But with my old camcorder I could make permanent copies myself, which was MUCH more convenient. I think Flip is stopping this service in March. So I don't know what I'll do with videos I take next year. I would NOT recommend the Flip Mino because of this difficulty. It takes fine video clips, but then what do you do with them if you want to keep them. Search me. Maybe if you are a computer geek you can solve this problem. But I think a product should have a wider range than this for its customers.
Only 2 minutes available
I purchased Flip Mino in May, 2009. It's a wonderful product. Easy to use and carry. Until yesterday, I could only make two minutes of video. Other memories are gone. I am trying to get hold of the customer support. I know I am out of warranty time.
I'll wait and see what they'd say about it. The memory card is built in. There is no way for me to configure it.
Expensive Disposable Camera
The Flip Mino HD is an impressive little gadget. Its video quality is far beyond what you would expect from such a tiny device, and its small size and intuitive interface make sure it always claims a space in your pocket. I really can not say enough good things about this product's features.
However, I don't recommend buying one. Just four months after purchasing this camcorder BRAND NEW, it has stopped working entirely. It doesn't turn on, it doesn't show up on my computer, and it certainly doesn't record videos any more.
My camera is in flawless physical condition, so I am lead to believe that the innards of these devices are of very shoddy quality. I have scoured the internet and found many others facing the same situation I am. The manufacturer recommends that we place a paperclip in the reset button, which has not resolved the problem for myself or for thousands of others.
The warranty covers an unacceptable 90 days after purchase. This company must have very little confidence in this product to only offer support for 90(!) days. I doubt they are ever surprised to receive angry phone calls or product reviews.
In short, this is an impressive and fun to use product that unfortunately has a lifespan of about 3 months. For that reason, I do not recommend it.
Great little camcorder
It fits in my shirt pocket, so I take it everywhere with me to catch those special images. I love the portability, and the image quality meets my needs. So far, so good.
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It's not just what you say, it's what you say it with. The Flip Mino camcorder combines remarkable video quality in a pocket-sized package that's designable.
Accessories:
Case Logic UP-2 Universal Pockets Medium (Blue)
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection V14
Apple Final Cut Studio 2 (Mac) [Old Version]
Flip Tripod for Flip Ultra and Mino Camcorders
Flip USB Cables for Flip Camcorders (Pink, Orange, White)
Related Products:
Carrying Case for Flip Video Mino F360 Series Camcorder + Screen Protector Kit + Cloth (9 Color to Choose From)
Holster or Carrying Case for Flip Video Mino F360 and MinoHD F460 Series Camcorder + Screen Protector Shield - (Flip Video Mino NOT included)
Accessory Power Bendable Mini Table-Top Tripod with Non-skid feet For Flip Ultra / MINO Digital Camcorder Models F230W F230B F230P F230G F260W F260B F260N F260N F360W F360B F360N F360N
Flip Tripod for Flip Ultra and Mino Camcorders
Mini Neoprene Sleeve Case for Flip Video Mino F360 and MinoHD F460 Series Camcorder + Screen Protector Shield - (Flip Video Mino NOT included)
Customer Reviews:
1 2 3 >
TERRIBLE DON'T BUY IT!!! WARNING!!!CAUTION-- if your thinking about buying this product-- STOP NOW!!!! I purchased the camera when it first came out (less then a year ago) and now it's dead. I called tech support and the only offer a 90 day warranty and that's it. There is no repair service or anything for the product. So you are stuck with a piece of junk plastic. If you don't want to have a headache, DON'T BUY!!!!!!!!!!
Videos that are hard to keepI bought a Flip Mino thinking that this was the ideal size camcorder for my purposes, to record my grandchildren as they grow up. To look at the video clips that I took, I wanted to put them onto a DVD that I could play in my DVD player, rather than my computer, which will be upgraded or otherwise changed every couple of years. I found that this is a very hard thing to do. The only way I found to do this is to upload the video clips to Flip for a charge of about $20. I am willing to pay this. But with my old camcorder I could make permanent copies myself, which was MUCH more convenient. I think Flip is stopping this service in March. So I don't know what I'll do with videos I take next year. I would NOT recommend the Flip Mino because of this difficulty. It takes fine video clips, but then what do you do with them if you want to keep them. Search me. Maybe if you are a computer geek you can solve this problem. But I think a product should have a wider range than this for its customers.
Only 2 minutes availableI purchased Flip Mino in May, 2009. It's a wonderful product. Easy to use and carry. Until yesterday, I could only make two minutes of video. Other memories are gone. I am trying to get hold of the customer support. I know I am out of warranty time.
I'll wait and see what they'd say about it. The memory card is built in. There is no way for me to configure it.
Expensive Disposable CameraThe Flip Mino HD is an impressive little gadget. Its video quality is far beyond what you would expect from such a tiny device, and its small size and intuitive interface make sure it always claims a space in your pocket. I really can not say enough good things about this product's features.
However, I don't recommend buying one. Just four months after purchasing this camcorder BRAND NEW, it has stopped working entirely. It doesn't turn on, it doesn't show up on my computer, and it certainly doesn't record videos any more.
My camera is in flawless physical condition, so I am lead to believe that the innards of these devices are of very shoddy quality. I have scoured the internet and found many others facing the same situation I am. The manufacturer recommends that we place a paperclip in the reset button, which has not resolved the problem for myself or for thousands of others.
The warranty covers an unacceptable 90 days after purchase. This company must have very little confidence in this product to only offer support for 90(!) days. I doubt they are ever surprised to receive angry phone calls or product reviews.
In short, this is an impressive and fun to use product that unfortunately has a lifespan of about 3 months. For that reason, I do not recommend it.
Great little camcorderIt fits in my shirt pocket, so I take it everywhere with me to catch those special images. I love the portability, and the image quality meets my needs. So far, so good.
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