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The Flip goes HD
Chances are, you've heard of the Flip. You know, the super-compact digital camcorder with the flip-out USB jack and pre-loaded software that let you seamlessly upload all your latest video to your computer or sites like YouTube or Facebook. But you might not have heard this: the Flip has gone high definition. That's right, the Flip MinoHD 120min records high definition 1280 x 720 resolution video, capturing all your spontaneous moments with exceptional detail and clarity. Complementing the HD recording capability, the MinoHD 120min also sports an HDMI output, allowing you to connect immediately to your HDTV for a big-screen debut of your latest footage. Go HD with the flip MinoHD 120min.
The mini Mino gets a makeover
What's about the size of an audio cassette case and weighs just a few ounces? Chances are, you weren't thinking of a high definition digital camera. Discover the MinoHD 120min camcorder from Flip, now with extended recording capability, and expanded viewscreen, and enhanced style. At just 1.97" W x 3.94" H x 0.66" D, the Flip MinoHD 120min continues to define portability?—?it fits easily in your pocket, purse, backpack, glove compartment, or briefcase. Now, with an expanded 8GB built-in flash-memory drive, the MinoHD 120min lets you record a full 120 minutes of HD video footage. Next, an enlarged 2.0" LCD viewscreen is great for composing all your video, offering up a clear, detailed image of your subject. Additionally, a new brushed-metal front adds style and durability. Next, for fast performance, the MinoHD 120min offers a speedy 3-sec power-up time, ensuring that you don't miss the moment. Finally, a built-in, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery offers superior power performance.
A pair of features that you'll, well, flip for
Sure, most digital camcorders offer a USB input, allowing you to connect to your computer. Well, that is, if you happen to have a USB cable with you. You see, your computer has a USB input, too, meaning you need a cable with two male connectors to link the two. As you might already imagine, the Flip MinoHD 120min is not like "most digital camcorders." Delivering fast, simple, universal connectivity to your computer, the MinoHD 120min sports a flip-out USB jack. Because the MinoHD 120min offers an output, or male, USB connector, all you need is the Flip camcorder itself, no cable is necessary. Okay, so the Flip MinoHD 120min is connected to your computer . . . now, here's where things really get fun: Using pre-loaded FlipShare software, the MinoHD 120min lets you accomplish a variety of tasks, all at the touch of only a couple buttons. Browse, play back, organize, or archive your videos. Instantly load them to Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, or other sharing sites. Create movies with video clips, music, and title.Edit clips and create still shots from video. You can even email videos to friends and family. Go ahead, flip out.
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from Richland, WA on 1/10/2010
Comments about Pure Digital Pure Digital Flip Mino HD 120 Minute (Metal):
The camera worked for awhile then just froze up. Support said there was nothing to be done, except buy a new camera. My advice buy something more durable than a Flip.