Flip Mino Series Camcorder Bundle with AC Adapter, 60 Minutes (White)

by Flip Video

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002ACPKLA
• Item model number: PUDF360W@
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (502 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #3,613 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 14, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Flip Mino: The Power of Self Expression

Flip Mino provides you the power of self-expression, enabling you to shoot and share your stories with the world.

Mino Overview:

• Super-slim Mino is the sleekest camcorder you can get
• Super-simple user interface features one-touch recording and digital zoom
• Holds 60 minutes of full-VGA-quality video on 2GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
• Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch built-in FlipShare software
• Built-in FlipShare^TM software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
• FlipShare’s advanced compression technology allows for quick and easy sharing of high-quality video in compact-sized files (via email or publishing online)
• Internal Li-ion battery recharges through built-in USB arm while you’re plugged into your computer
• Produces incredible, full-VGA-quality videos that look crisp and clear when played back on a TV (TV connector cable included)
• Features a flat-back panel with touch-sensitive backlit buttons
• Instant playback, pause, fast forward, rewind, zoom, and delete functions

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Sleek, Simple, & Portable
The super-simple, super-portable Flip Mino makes it easy to capture and share high-quality video anywhere and everywhere. Mino weighs only 3.3 ounces and features a sleek, pocket-sized design, allowing you to take it with you everywhere you go. Mino also boasts a rechargeable battery that powers up automatically while plugged into your computer. And while Mino is 40 percent smaller than its already-pocket-sized brother, the Flip Ultra, it’s got all the Flip Video features--simple user interface, one-touch recording, flip-out USB arm, built-in editing and sharing software, instant uploads to YouTube and MySpace--that folks have come to know and love.

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The Power of Video in Your Pocket
Flip Mino puts the power of video in your pocket. Weighing just over 3 ounces and featuring a super-slim, super-sleek design, Mino barely makes a dent in even the tightest of jeans. Mino’s small size is complemented by an interface that’s incredibly easy to use. Simply power on and press record--you’ll be capturing video in seconds. With a camcorder this small and sleek, there's no limit to where you can take it and what you'll end up shooting. Whether you’re creating a short film to enter in your favorite festival or just capturing footage of a hot new band, Mino makes it easy because it's always with you and always ready to go.

Incredible Quality
While small in size, Flip Mino produces video that is unbelievably high in quality. Its 2 GB of on-board flash memory records up to 60 minutes of full-VGA-quality video that looks sharp when played back on your laptop or television (TV cable included). The built-in microphone captures crisp, detailed audio, whether you're paddling down the Amazon or rockin' out at your favorite club. When it’s time to edit or share videos from your latest excursion, flip out the USB arm and connect to any Mac or PC to launch the built-in FlipShare software.

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Built-in FlipShare Software
Mino comes pre-loaded withFlipShare software, which makes it easy to organize, create and share your videos:

• Organize your videos. Drag and drop your videos into folders you've created, or use the automatic date-stamped folders.
  
• Create custom movies. Make movies featuring your favorite video clips, and add your own music to provide a more personal touch.
• Capture still-image snapshots. Use enhanced freeze-frame capabilities to grab a snapshot from any of the thirty frames that comprise each second of your video.
• Share privately. Send videos to your friends and family using attachment-free emails. Or create private Flip Channels to share your videos with specific groups of friends and family.
• Share with the world. Publish your videos directly to Facebook, YouTube and other sites, all with the click of a button.

Recommended Companion Products and Accessories:
FlipShare TV FlipShare TV offers the ultimate home movie experience by making it easy to watch your entire Flip Video library wirelessly on your TV or HDTV.	Flip Video Tripod The tripod screws into your Flip, and flexible legs let you take steady video almost anywhere.	Flip Video USB Cables Connect your Flip camcorder to any computer, even those with hard-to-reach USB ports.

What's in the box:

• Flip Mino Camcorder, with built-in FlipShare software
• TV connector cable
• Wrist strap
• Soft carrying case
• Quick start guide
• Warranty
• Product registration

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Design Your Own or Choose from Thousands of Designs


If you want to custom-design your own Mino, Flip Video lets you do that, too. Visit the Flip Video Online Store to choose from thousands of professional designs, use Flip’s exclusive Pattern Generator, or upload your own image to create a truly one-of-a-kind camcorder. With the power to personalize your Mino, you can elevate self-expression to an entirely new level.

• Design your own Flip Mino pattern
• Upload your own image for a Flip Mino camcorder
• Check out the Flip Mino Design Gallery

Product Description

Marketing description is not available.corder. Mino combines remarkable video quality and pocket-sized design so you can tell your stories wherever you go. You've never had this much fun with video.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

401 of 410 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great compact device you can take everywhere!, June 5, 2008

By	ken in the city - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)

This review is from: Flip Mino Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Black) (Electronics)

The form factor on this product is great. 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 begin with! The sleek size was important to me because I just won't bring a camcorder out with me if it doesn't fit easily in my pocket. This device did just the trick. If you don't care about size (i.e., because you will just put 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 tell, the video quality and functionality is about the same as the Ultra and they both have the 2GB of memory, similar 1.5" screen size, digital zoom etc. So the only reason in my mind to get this is for the size advantage. But for me, size does matter. When I think about how many moments passed by unrecorded simply because it was too cumbersome to take a camcorder along, it really makes me wish they made this Mino years ago!

For those of you unfamiliar with Flip camcorders, the Mino has suprisingly good VGA video quality. I'd put it on par with that of much larger, more expensive traditional camcorders. The Mino also records well in a variety of light settings. The lack of a true optical zoom is probably to be expected given the small size, but the 2x digital zoom is good enough for most casual settings. The design is well thought 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 trip accidentally and a centrally located record button that has enough resistance to avoid unintentionally starting/stopping recording (I know some have issues with the Ultra record button but I have not).

I have a PC at home and the Mino truly is a plug-and-play device. You don't have any confusing software or cables to muddle around with. Simply plug the USB adapter into your computer and you're ready to go! It's great for the non-technically savvy. I also like the rechargeable built-in battery in the Mino (which is a new 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 way to buying a next generation Flip Micro!

------------ July 8th update -------------
I noticed the price dropped on the black 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 price 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 difference to you with no hassles. This policy holds for all products directly sold by Amazon.

472 of 498 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars MAC USERS BEWARE..., June 12, 2008

By	Area 51 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flip Mino Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Black) (Electronics)

I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere and I thought it was important 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 make one movie. Only Windows users can do this.

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

3. In case you are interested, 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 way to combine clips into one movie right out of the box. Hopefully this will be possible in the future with a software update.

Other then those concerns, its a great product so far and the video quality from the raw AVI file is really impressive.
I found a site 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 way gives you a much higher quality video then what you get on sites like YouTube.

497 of 525 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great small camcorder, June 4, 2008

By	Mediahound (SF Bay Area, CA United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)    (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Flip Mino Camcorder, 60 Minutes (White) (Electronics)

The Flip Mino is a great small camcorder for the price, mainly because of the form 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 take 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 come in as many colors, only a black version and a white version.

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

That said, the Flip Mino is pretty nice because it's so small and thin.

Even though I have a digital point and shoot still camera that can shoot video, I find it easier to shoot video with the Flip Mino. The vertical form factor is better suited 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 great 'take everywhere' video camera that fits in your pocket and can yield some creative and endearing videos.