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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Second Generation Flip Mino HD Scheduled For Release In Canada

Originally, the second generation Flip Mino HD camcorder was launched in the United States last Fall. But now it's scheduled to hit store shelves in Canada by mid-July. In comparison to its first-gen predecessor, the updated Flip Mino HD is sporting a somewhat thinner and rounder design covered with aluminium in a brushed ...

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Water-resistant cover for the Flip Ultra and Flip UltraHD

This is an interesting accessory for those who have a Flip Ultra or Flip Ultra HD. Arriving just in time for the summer, it is a simple clear case with an orange rubber rim at the opening and it is water-resistant for up to 30 feet. I suppose it is good for when ...

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Sneak Preview: The Flip Slide HD at Best Buy

This picture has been surfacing on the Internet all this week, but it confirms what we want, the Flip Slide HD will be available at Best Buy. If you aren't familiar with it, it includes about 16GB of memory, and is good for H.264 video recording. It should be priced for about $199. ...

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Pure Digital U2120B Camcorder Review–More Like Pure Waste of Money

Today I get to talk about a Pure Digital camcorder, although I'm not terribly happy about it.  Specifically, today's review target is the Pure Digital U2120B, released under the Flip Video brand name. The Pure Digital U2120B is a 720p camcorder that offers eight gig of built in memory, a two inch LCD screen, a flip-out ...

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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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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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Snap! Video Camera Announced by Digital Blue

Do you want an alternative to those Flip camcorders out there? Digital Blue has just announced one! The Snap! Video Camera is a very affordable camcorder solution for shooting daily videos. For $79.99 this Snap! camera will offer you a 2-inch TFT display, A/V cable for TV output, and just enough memory to let you ...

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SAL Pocket Video Camera Ready to Compete Against the Flip?

The Flip camcorders from Pure Digital have become quite popular so it's no wonder others are trying to copy it. Amadana from Japan has a similar camera, the SAL. The SAL comes with 2GB of internal memory and it's only capable of recording VGA videos at 30fps. After two hours of recording you will have ...

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Flip Mino HD goes up for pre-order

If you're looking to pre-order the new Flip Mino HD pocket camcorder, and you live in the UK, now's your chance. Firebox has recently put the little wonder up for pre-order with an estimated ship date of April and a retail price of £169.95. You'll be able to capture full 720p video with that little baby up ...

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