Flip Video cameras get a Software update

Apparently, when Cisco isn't working on the ūmi, they are busy updating the software for the Flipshare. This new software is pre-loaded on all Flip video cameras, and it features a Video Greeting Card option that will allow users to record a personal message and load it into a holiday greeting card template. ...

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Flip Video U260BL Camcorder Review–Not Much More Than Portability

And so we close out this week's camcorder coverage with a look at a little item from Flip Video. I've never been terribly fond of Flip hardware in the past, mostly because you don't get near enough from them in terms of features and capability but you're expected to pay full price anyway because they're ...

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Flip Video S1240W Camcorder Review–Portable But Lacking

And we end out the week on a low note--we're going to check out a Flip Video camcorder, specifically, the Flip Video S1240W, a camcorder that proves once again that the pistol grip camcorders on average just can't hold their own against the slightly larger and better priced full camcorders.  Several models of full camcorder, ...

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ReadySteady for steady shots off candybar cams

For those who have a version of the Flip or the recent version of the Sanyo Xacti might want more steady shots for their video. I suppose this is why the ReadySteady was invented. All that you need to do is assemble it, and then put your candybar mod camera on it, and ...

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Flip M2120M Camcorder Review–Poor Value Shooting

Just yesterday you saw me tackle one of those portable little camcorders, and today, you'll see me do it again with the Flip Video M2120M.  Flip video cameras haven't fared too well in my estimation for being often overpriced and underpowered, but will this one break the streak? The Flip Video M2120M offers a two inch ...

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How To Use Your Flip Camera Successfully

I have tried a Flip video camera before, and as such, I feel somewhat qualified to tell you that these things are unmitigated garbage, putting nowhere near the kind of value you'd expect into something that costs this much. Well, apparently, someone else feels my pain because they've released an instructional video on how to use ...

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Pure Digital Technologies Announces FlipShare TV for the Flip Video

If you like that Flip Video ultraportable video camera then you’re surely going to love that FlipShare TV announced today by Pure Digital Technologies. The FlipShare TV is a device that can be connected to your TV via component video or HDMI and stream Flip videos from your computer to your TV. The transfer is ...

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Next Flip Video Camcorder to Come with WiFi On Board?

It seems that there’s a new Flip Video camcorder coming our way and it seems that the next version is going to come with an internal WiFi module. The new camcorder should be available at some point in the first half of 2010. A Cisco spokesman has mentioned another cool feature of the new Flip ...

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Flip Video Mino HD Camcorder Review–A Horrible Value

Folks, it's not every day I get to try out a camera that's quite so flimsy and cheap as the Flip Video Mino HD.  Of course, when I say "cheap" I refer to my perception of its construction, not to its price, which is actually pretty expensive.  But for now, let's take a look at ...

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RCA EZ209HD Small Wonder HD Camcorder Available from Retailers

RCA's EZ209HD Small Wonder HD camcorder is now available from retailers and you should get your hands on it as fast as you can. The camera was announced at CES 2009 and it could be a potential rival for that Flip Video you've already grown to love. The EZ209HD will offer you HD video recording ...

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