Flip Video Mino Series Camcorder, 60 Minutes (White)

If anyone is out there look for a small form camcorder then this is an excellent device to get. I will be clear though that this little camera has a specific audience and place and may not be the right choice for everyone. The video quality is very good for VGA and audio is surprisingly crisp, but this is not the type of camera you are going to bring out to your child's sporting event to film them. The Mino just simply does not have the zooming capabilities to do something like that.

What it is useful for is the close quarters filming that often occurs with family members. Indoor events or something at a BBQ for example. The almost instant startup time makes it a must have for capturing those spontaneous moments in your life where people make fools of themselves or where you need to get something quickly.

The plug and play functionality is nice, but if you are a Mac user as I am you will find the performance of the built in software to be sub-par compared to that of iPhoto or iMovie. The good news though is that on the Mac the Flip shows up as any other camera does. iPhoto automatically launches and will import your videos for you. From there you can one click launch them into iMovie for editing (and upload to youtube) or upload them to a Me account right from either iPhoto or iMovie.

Flip Video Mino Series Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Black)
This is one great, easy to operate video camera. Virtually a point and shoot device. Using the computer installed software, you can easily extract any frame of the video for a still picture to save on your computer, email and/or print. Only drawback I've seen is that it is slow to set up and send an email with a Flip video attachment. For the price and simplicity, you can't beat it. And it's small enough to fit in your shirt pocket. This Flip is no flop!

It's real small which is great, fits in a pocket. Takes clear pictures (I haven't taken any closeups yet). I have to get used to the idea that it's moving pictures (I'm used to still cameras) so my pictures all start out focusing on my feet or floor or something (have to edit that part out). I love the fact that the USB connection is built in; I can just plug it into my computer and not only upload the video but also charge the camera while I'm fooling around on the computer, don't have to keep track of where the cord it or anything (that built in jazz is brilliant). I'm not a good cinematographer and my vids aren't going to be interesting or breathtakingly well shot, I don't expect them to be. I just want to take short shots of people and places and things that interest me. The "software" that comes [in?] the camera allows you to upload the vid in a tighter format for easier emailing out, squeezes down the size vastly so your recipients' emailboxes don't get overwhelmed. It's just a nifty, handy little camcorder that can be tucked in a pocket or purse, whipped out when you need it. I think it's worth the money. No memory card needed or battery replacements. Maybe now my pictures won't come out so blurry because they will be moving pictures for sure.

It was a great little cam and I enjoyed it while it worked.

There is a reason that the warranty is only 90 days, because the battery fails after 5 months, even if used very little, and refuses to hold a charge now. I've attempted to reset it with a pin in the bottom and holding the button countless times, it's dead.

A 90-day warranty on a built-in non-replacable battery is a very bad idea, and an even worse product. Do not buy this unless you plan on purchasing a second within 6 months.

I bought tow, one Mino and one ultra, the camera very simple to use,the video is good,but when you use the zoom while you take your video, the video will be not clear, this camera use digital zoom. If you want to take snapshot from the video the photos not clear.