Flip Video Mino Camcorder – Smaller, Better

By Editor • July 5, 2008

Flip Video Mino Camcorders

One the heals of the very successful Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, Pure Digital Technologies has introduced the Flip Video Mino. With 2GB of on-board flash memory, the Mino allows users to capture up to 60 minutes of high-quality video using the camcorder’s new touch-sensitive buttons to record, play, fast forward, rewind, pause and delete. You can instantly play back video on the Mino’s 1.5-inch anti-glare LCD display. The Mino is smaller (see below) than many cell phones and weighs just 3.3 oz.

The Mino is the first Flip Video camcorder to use an internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery provides more than four hours of recording time on a single charge and recharges whenever the camcorder’s USB arm is connected to a computer. Charge times are a minimum of two hours using Flip’s new power adapter or three hours plugged into a USB port.

Flip Video Mino Features

Weight: 3.3 oz. H x L x W: 3.94″ x 1.97″ x 0.63″
One-touch recording with 2x digital zoom
Touch-sensitive buttons for instant recording, playback, fast forward, rewind, pause and delete
Built-in software compatible with PC or Mac:

Instant upload to MySpace, YouTube, and AOL Video
One-click emailing of videos and video greeting cards
Custom editing of movie mixes, with the option to set them to your own music
Capture of still photos from video
Order DVDs online and have them shipped anywhere in the world

TV connection for instant viewing (cable included)
Tripod mount
Available accessories (sold separately): AC power adapter, tripod, action mount, and pouch
Available in black or white

What’s the same?

The Mino’s resolution is still 640 x 480px and the lens (2x zoom) is the same as in the Ultra Series. Still no SD/MMC card expansion slot. Still, a lot of fun nonetheless.

Price and Availability

In the USA, the Flip Video Mino camcorder will be sold at Amazon.com, Bestbuy.com, Circuit City, Sears, Walmart.com, and TheFlip.com at a suggested retail price of $179.99.