Today, Flip officially takes the
wraps off of its new Flip Video MinoHD
. The $229.95 camcorder retains the compact
Flip design, but adds the ability to capture up to one hour of high-definition
video.
Video quality isn’t the only
thing that gets an upgrade: The Mino HD will come with the FlipShare software,
which gets a new name and some new features. It allows you to organize, edit
and upload videos to YouTube, MySpace, or AOL Video, and share
them via e-mail. You can also use it to add music and title and credit
sequences to your videos. Pure Digital (the company behind the Flip) says the
new software features an easier-to-use drag-and-drop interface and is
compatible with both Mac and PC.
Retail giant Amazon already have the Flip Video MinoHD
on sale
for US$206.99
The maker of Flip Video™ – the best-selling family of affordable and
simple-to-use digital camcorders – today introduced its latest breakthrough
product: the Flip MinoHD. The world’s smallest high definition camcorder at
just over three oz., this remarkably slim camcorder makes capturing and sharing
HD video easy and affordable. The stylish Flip MinoHD from Pure Digital
Technologies, priced at $229.99 (MSRP), records up to 60 minutes of HD video
and features Flip Video’s new FlipShare software, also announced today. This
advanced on-board software platform allows consumers to plug the camcorder’s
signature flip-out USB arm into any computer for easy drag-and-drop video
organizing, editing and sharing on YouTube, MySpace, AOL Video or via email.
This latest innovation from Pure Digital Technologies builds on the success of
its wildly popular Flip Video camcorder line. Since its launch last year, Flip
Video has sold over 1.5 million camcorders and currently has the number one
best-selling camcorder in the U.S., according to the latest rankings from
leading market research firm The NPD Group.
“Consumers have embraced Flip Video because it delivers on the promise of
making video simple, affordable, and fun,” said Jonathan Kaplan, Pure Digital’s
chairperson and CEO. “Flip MinoHD, along with our new FlipShare software, now
make it easy for anyone to capture and share their stories in stunning HD
quality.”
With its introduction, MinoHD also becomes the first and only “designable” HD
camcorder. Using Flip Video’s next-generation personalization platform,
launched last month on TheFlip.com, consumers can choose from thousands of
professional designs or custom-design their own Flip Mino or MinoHD at no extra
cost. Additionally, consumers have the option to share their designs on
TheFlip.com to earn commissions for themselves or non-profit causes.
Flip MinoHD Features:
- Weight: 3.3 oz.
- Resolution: HD 720p
- 4 GB of internal memory to
record up to 60 minutes of HD video
- 1.5 inch anti-glare LCD
display
- Internal, lithium ion
battery recharges when USB arm is connected to computer
- One-touch recording with 2x
digital zoom
- Touch-sensitive buttons for
recording, playback, fast forward, rewind, pause and delete
- FlipShare software:
- On-board application
installs directly when connected to any PC or Mac
- Drag-and-drop interface for
easy browsing, playback, organizing and video archiving
- Integrated online video
publishing to YouTube, MySpace, and AOL Video
- Free, unlimited private
emailing of videos and video greeting cards
- Custom movie editing, with
the option to use your own music and add titles/credits
- Capture still photos from
any standard or high definition video
- Order DVDs online and have
them shipped anywhere in the world
- TV connection for instant
viewing (cable included)
- Tripod Mount
- Available in black at
Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, WalMart.com, TheFlip.com and leading retailers
- “Designable” at TheFlip.com
- Suggested retail price:
$229.99