Quick look: Flip Mino

Bought a Flip Mino today and thought I’d share a few quick pictures; in the outer box:

The unit comes in an attractive, matte finish black box with simple graphics:

Flip open the hinged lid, and there’s the Flip Mino (click on any of these images for a close-up view) -

It comes with a Quick Start Guide, AV cable for connecting to a TV or monitor, wrist snap and a small microfiber pouch…

The unit is quite small:

Yet it still has a tripod mount:

Depress a slide switch on the unit’s side, and the USB connector pops out, switchblade-style:

The icons you see when it’s turned on are illuminated and touch sensitive; when shooting video the + and – signs illuminate, and are your zoom controls:

Basic features:

• Sleek, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording
• Built-in memory for up to 60 minutes of high-quality video
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery— charges via your USB port. 4+ hours of recording per charge.
• Start recording within 3 seconds of power-up
• Advanced playback, pause, fast forward/rewind features
• “Child Safe” mode to prevent accidental deletions of clips
• Fast lens – great low or bright light results, 2x digital zoom
• 1.5” color high-brightness (transflective) display for easy recording and super-clear viewing in bright sunlight
• Flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy sharing and archiving
• Silent mode for recording in sensitive situations
• TV connector cable included to watch videos on television
• Tripod mount fits any standard tripod

Other features:

• Built-in software for instant viewing, editing, and one-click emailing
• Integrated video uploading to AOL, MySpace, YouTube and other video sharing sites
• Easily snap still pictures from video
• Simple editing tools let you make custom-edited movie mixes with music
• Create and organize your personal video library

Specifications:

I’ve shot a few quick videos with the Mino and have two quick conclusions:  a) it couldn’t be easier to operate, and b) the video is surprisingly sharp.

I’ll be doing some experimenting over the next week or so; who knows, you might just see some video on this site!

Price:  $159.-