Why the Flip Video Mino Pocket Camcorder is So Much Fun

Pure Digital's new Flip Mino video camera is an ultraportable mini-camcorder and it is the latest addition to their successful and very popular Flip Video range of miniature pocket camcorders. The Mino camcorder the smallest they have released and it is also more compact and much thinner than the original Flip camcorders including the more recent Ultra range.

The major benefit that allows these new video cameras to be so small comes from their use of flash memory as the built-in storage for the video recordings. Prior to the Flip designs, camcorders had to use tapes or other types of disk to store the video output.

Memory cards are not required by the Mino camcorder as it can easily store up to a whole hour of recorded video on board in the internal memory chips, which have a capacity of 2 GB.

These mini-camcorders have been designed specifically for ease of use and portability. They are in fact totally simple. You do not need any technical knowledge to use them and to start recording video you just press the touch sensitive record button and then just press it again to stop. What could be easier?

And because this diminutive video camera has internal rechargeable batteries, just like an ipod, it is always ready to be picked up and put in your pocket just as you leave home. You can then carry it easily with you all day and shoot some video images whenever you feel the urge.

Many of us today have a digital camera and for anyone that enjoys the experience of seeing their digital images on their computer or television they can now do the same with moving images and video. This is a natural step to take and will increase the enjoyment of recording friends and family both on vacation and at home.

For mums and dads it is a great way to record their kids as they are growing up. The difference is that today you just need to store the digital video files on your computer or memory stick and they can be used any where and at any time in the future.

Any videos you record with the Mino are easily uploaded to popular web sites such as Facebook or MySpace for sharing with your friends. Using simple controls on the Mino and the built-in USB connector you can quickly transfer your videos to your own computer. Then you can also easily upload your recordings to YouTube or other video sites on the web.

This new camcorder boasts a 1.4 inch VGA anti-glare screen which has the ability to record at a resolution of 640x480 pixels and a speed of 30 frames per second. Support for Apple Mac computers is also provided and a special connector means you can play back your videos through your TV.

The best thing about the Flip Video Mino is it's pure simplicity and amazing portability. It is also very affordable and this means that almost everyone can get one and it really is so much fun! Every time you leave home you can quickly pick it up, put it in your pocket and make videos whenever and wherever you want.

For more details on the Flip Video Mino ultraportable camcorders visit our website to see our full Flip Mino Review. You can also watch the demo videos to find out just how much fun you can have with these little pocket video cameras.