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Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder—the world’s smallest and simplest camcorder

flip-video-minohdBootsnAll CEO Sean Keener is about as far away from company headquarters as possible right now as he travels through New Zealand, Australia and Asia, but he’s making sure he keeps us all updated on what a great time he’s having not being in the office by filming and posting HD videos using the new Flip Video Mini HD camcorder. And looking at the high quality videos he’s posted you’d never guess that the little camera he’s using easily fits into the palm of your hand.

For any of us who remember the days of giant 10 lb camcorders of the 90s, you will be astonished how much smaller video recorders have gotten in just the past 15 years. Now, you can film your own HD videos with a device that fits into your palm.

The first time I saw one of these snazzy little HD camcorders, I was astonished that it was no bigger than a regular little point’n’shoot digital camera. Remembering my dad lugging around the giant camcorder with huge extension cord in toe certainly made me realize things have come a long way in camcorder technology during my 23 years. And seeing the videos of Sean soaring over Lake Wannaka in New Zealand also make me fiend for my own mini HD camcorder (and maybe a trip to New Zealand).

Looking to Buy?
Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder $209

Specs

  • 60 min recording time
  • 4GB Internal Memory
  • Personally designable (customize your camera in colors and designs you like)
  • 3.94″ x 1.97″ x 0.63″
  • 1.5” (diagonal) LCD screen
  • 1280 x720 Resolution
  • 1/4.5″ HD CMOS Sensor 2.2µm pixels
  • Ultra low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec) with automatic low light detection
  • Pure Digital Video Engine 3.0
  • Average bitrate: 9.0Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm)
  • H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, MP4 file format
  • Fixed Focus Lens (1.5m to infinity)
  • Internal Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
  • Battery life: Up to 2 hrs of use between charges
  • Charge time: Via computer USB port – approx 3 hrs
  • PC Connection Built-in flip-out USB arm (up to USB 2.0 speed) Speaker Built-in speaker Microphone
  • Built-in, wide-range, omni-directional
  • Weight: 3.3oz
  • Included in Box Soft Case, TV cable, wrist strap, quick start guide

Looking to Buy?
Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder $209