Flip Video Mino

The Flip Video Mino is Pure Digital's follow-up to the Flip Video Ultra. The Mino is approximately 40% smaller than the Ultra with a slightly updated video compression engine and lens type. The other significant change with this version of the Flip Video series is the battery (a rechargeable lithium ion versus 2 AA), however the remaining specs have stayed essentially the same.

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Flip Video Mino
MSRP $179.99
Release date June, 2008
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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70
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2 positive
1 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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Compact design
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Very lightweight
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Improved battery life
+3agreedisagree

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Easy to make videos
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Rechargeable battery
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Comes with TV out cable included
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Omnidirectional microphone
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Cons:
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Doesn't record HD
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Not much video quality improvement over standard digital camera videos
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More expensive than the Ultra
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Details

Features

  • 2GB internal memory
  • Unlimited video emailing
  • Online: directly upload to MySpace(new), YouTube or AOL
  • Still photo capture
  • NTSC TV-out capabilities
  • Tripod mount
  • Built-in USB for computer connectivity
  • Built-in speaker
  • Built-in, wide range, omni-directional microphone

Specifications

  • Resolution: 640x480
  • Sensor: 1/4" VBA CMOS
  • Frame rate: 30 frames / second
  • Video format: MPEG4
  • 1.5" LCD screen with 528x132 resolution
  • 4 hour battery life
  • Dimensions: 3.94" x 1.97" x 0.63"
  • Weight: 3.3 oz

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Pros
  • Great value for the price
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to transfer to your computer
Cons
  • No extended memory option
  • No Mac software
  • No optical zoom
ProSCORE
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MSRP  $149.00    Released  September, 2007
Pros
  • No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
  • Easy to transfer videos to your PC and share on YouTube and email
  • Built-in USB arm, so you don't need other cables
Cons
  • No cap or cover to protect the lens when not in use.
  • No way to upgrade memory capacity
  • Video quality is decent but not great
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11 reviews
60
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Pros
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Cons
  • Very poor low light capabilities
  • No wind noise cancellation
  • No microphone input
ProSCORE
4 reviews
62
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DXG Technology DXG-567V

MSRP  $179.00    Released  April, 2008
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Lightweight
Cons
  • Poor video quality
  • Poor contrast
ProSCORE
1 review
50
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bo3b

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July 6, 2008
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ProSCORE
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7 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Compact design
  • Very lightweight
  • Improved battery life
  • Easy to make videos
  • Rechargeable battery
  • Comes with TV out cable included
  • Omnidirectional microphone

Cons

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Competitors

bo3b prefers Flip Video Mino over Flip Video Ultra
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Amanie

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June 9, 2008
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ProSCORE
57
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4 pros
3 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Compact design
  • Very lightweight
  • Improved battery life
  • Easy to make videos

Cons

  • Doesn't record HD
  • Not much video quality improvement over standard digital camera videos
  • More expensive than the Ultra

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sandman

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February 18, 2009
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ProSCORE
62
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5 pros
3 cons
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Compact design
  • Very lightweight
  • Improved battery life
  • Easy to make videos
  • Rechargeable battery

Cons

  • Doesn't record HD
  • Not much video quality improvement over standard digital camera videos
  • More expensive than the Ultra

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Yale

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April 3, 2009
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0 pros
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Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • Doesn't record HD

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