Typical price: £120
What is it: Straight-to-Web mini camcorder
What we think: We love how easy it is carry this gadget around and upload videos to YouTube, but its high price disappoints
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 September 2008
Tags: Flip Video UK, Flip Video Mino, USB connector, videos, vibrant colours
We like:
Tiny yet functional design; easy to use; relatively high-quality sound and video for its class; one-touch video uploading to YouTube
We don't like:
Expensive; no SD/MMC card expansion slot; rechargeable battery isn't removable or replaceable
CNET UK judgement:
Despite some minor flaws, the Flip Video Mino is the best mini camcorder for straight-to-Web video currently available -- but it also costs more, and it can't match the features of a video-savvy point-and-shoot camera
Full review:
The Flip Video Mino is the fourth generation of Pure Digital's popular straight-to-Web mini camcorder, designed to make shooting and sharing low-resolution videos very easy. Thinner, smaller, and lighter than its older and less expensive sibling, the Flip Video Ultra, the £120 Mino crams similar technology into a more compact, more attractive package that integrates a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Continue Reading...
Flip Video Mino History
15 Jan 2009 in Reviews
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12 Nov 2008 in Crave
Crave predicts the future: Flip Mino goes HD
Just as we predicted last month, after an interview with Flip Video's top man, the budget Flip Mino camcorder now comes in high-definition flavour
7 Oct 2008 in Crave
Flip Video 'the future of journalism': UK chief blasts Sony, hints at HD
We met Flip Video's European chief to discuss the success of the Ultra, the new Mino and future plans, as the Flip transforms journalism and competitors like Sony take a bashing
15 Sep 2008 in Crave
Photos: Flip Video Mino hands-on
Our spies got their hands on the eagerly-anticipated Flip Video Mino ahead of its public debut on gift website Firebox, with the tiny camcorder boasting a few changes over the popular Ultra
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