->Lowest Price

Ready to use out of the box, batteries included and installed. Open the box and start shooting videos. I don't like the USB plug, it's a little difficult to plug into my desktop, and I would like to be able to save videos as windows media file to my computer then email. Flip only allows you to upload your video to a site that sends a link to view along with advertisements. Over all for the price It's a must have.


->Lowest Price

This camera is perfect for me. I have a lot of gadgets, but if they're not easy to use, I drop them and leave them to my more patient, adept husband. I love this camera. It's perfect to fit in my diaper bag, purse or just walk around with it tethered to my wrist. It's light weight, good quality picture for what the product is, and I never miss a precious moment of my daughter learning how to walk, talk or sing to send along to my eager family, or a dare devil bungee jump by aforementioned husband. It was SO EASY to figure out how to download the film, save it to my external hard drive and then upload to our blogs to share with family. You literally just stick it into your computer and it does all the work in no time. So much fun!!


->Lowest Price

I bought this camera for my wife, who is an avid amateur videographer. She absolutely loves it, and uses it every day. The clarity is great, and the concept even better. every morning I can log on from work & see what my kids did that morning. There is more than enough memory to allow for a week's worth of video, so we no longer bring anything else on vacation. The size allows us to take it anywhere without having to pack anything else on our bodies: hikes, bike rides, etc. I am not a fan of having to use a site like youtube, so we are in the process of setting up our own website so that friends & family can go there to view the clips.


->Wholesale

You are going to have great fun with this. And if you have some serious uses for it, all the better. The ease of use only begins with shooting video. Plug it in, and the software pops up to lead you through the various options -- and they've covered pretty much everything you'd want to do with the clips. I prefer to download them and process the clips through Microsoft MovieMaker; I can cut the original AVI files from the Flip down to 1/10th the size as WMV files for less-than-broadband connections -- and email them or put them on a website, all within a quarter of an hour.


->Lowest Price

Very happy with the 60 minute flip. Used for a family reunion out of town: easy to pack and carry, in-camera software permitted us to download pix to 2 other PC's at the destination, good quality video and sound, just ideal for what we needed and wanted. Price versus quality looks like it cannot be beaten.


->Wholesale

This is an amazing camera. The only disapointment is that you can not edit portions or segments of a movie. Editing consists of deleting the entire movie from a number of movies and then" save" your movies on a DVD.
I wanted a camcorder that I could carry in my pocket so as to be able to capture those "candid" shots on the spur of the moment. This camera is terrific for that purpose.


->Affordable

I bought the Flip Video camera as a gift for my daughter, entering high school. I have found myself grabbing the Flip video instead of my larger(more expensive) videocam. It is easy to use, very compact, and takes good quality video for a camera of this size/price. The camera downloads videos in a snap. It is very intuitive and a real bargain at this price. We have enjoyed this camera, bringing it along when a larger camera would be a hassle. The kids also fancy themselves moviemakers now :-) I would suggest going for the 60 minute version, in order to have more time between downloads. You will be surprised how often you use this, due to the size and convenience.


->Buy

This little video camera is amazing! It's perfect for everyday use. I've had so much fun capturing family moments over the past month. It's so simple to use and I was totally blown away at the quality when I viewed the video on the computer and the television. Honestly, this is a "no-brainer" when it comes to using it. We are going to get one for all the members in the family for Christmas gifts because the cost is only a little over $100. And, it's so easy to use, even our 6 yr old has no problem using it! I would suggest getting the 60 minute camera instead of the 30 minute camera, though. It's handy to have a full hour of recording available. Uploading and sending video is a snap, too! If you are wanting to make a quality video of a particularly special moment like a wedding, then, I would use a high dollar video recorder. But, to capture fun memories of the kids and family, vacation moments, school functions, everyday life experiences, THIS is THE camera to get! With a larger, heavier camera, I'd end up not recording a lot of family events. With this small camera, I've almost become annoying to the family by recording so much! ha ha Also, it is so small that it fits in your purse or pocket. Plus the handy carrying strap assures you that you won't drop it! Additionally, I like to carry a couple of extra AA batteries along. Although the batteries seem to last I long time in the camera, it comes with a handy carrying bag that easily fits several extra batteries in the bottom so you're never without. Anyway, I can't say enough about this little camera. One of the best finds I've stumbled on to in a long time!


->Buy

So far I have used this camera to record storm damage and to create a photo for a web page. The last use enabled me to take 650 frames in a video of our pastor. With this choice it was not difficult to select a portrait quality picture for our web site.



->Deals

This is a very cool camera! It can be plugged into the tv to view your videos immediately or you can save the videos and put them on a cd or dvd. Also if you save them as smaller files you can email them and put them up on youtube or other websites. Great battery life, very nice picture on television. **The only other thing I would mention is that it draws a lot of power from the usb drive, so you may get a surge on hub message when uploading. I had to buy an external powered usb hub for about $10. This tends to happen more with laptops than desktop computers. But this camera is great for convenience, like recording yourself and friends on roller coasters, etc.


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For what this has been designed for it is cool. So simple to operate. I used an extension usb cord for my computer to edit. All of the software is in the device. Sound and video are very good about like VHS. I use my sony stand alone to make the dvds from the camcorder. I have the one hour one and carry it in my pocket all the time. No need to mess with sd memory cards.


->Wholesale

Lowest cost, professional quality, speed and ease of use, delivery was fast no wait, very satisfied.


->Price

even I can operate this. I am the pack horse that carries all of the junk (cameras,batteries,tripod,lenses, etc)in addition to my own purse. I am usually so loaded down, it is impossible to set stuff down in a safe place long enough to get a camera out of the bag. All this said, I always felt like the PRESS with all of the cumbersome equipment and it was just a hassle taking pictures. NOT ANYMORE. . .
I have been liberated. I can now fit this light weight, small video camera in my purse and I WILL ACTUALLY USE IT because...I CAN. I am not one to read directions either. It is so simple to use, I just played around with it for about 2 minutes and I was ready to go. The videos that came out of it were nice quality and can be replayed instantly. It is easy to connect to the computer and transfer the pictures. The only thing easier is having someone else take the pictures, but then I would miss out on the fun. Do yourself a favor and get the 60 minute one. You won't be disappointed!


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My wife and I recently sold our previous camcorder, and had decided to get a smaller more portable unit, probably with an included hard drive to ease video transfers to and from the camera to our mac. I ran into the Flip Video Camcorder and it's just what we really needed. It's extremely small and portable and my wife never leaves the house without it. It's a bargain for the price, and the compact size allows it to be carried around with less care than an expensive device.

The quality is obviously not as neat as an expensive camcorder, but it's good enough to be seen on a normal VGA display like a standard TV. Good enough to preserve memories, and/or publish them on the web if desired.

I didn't give it 5 stars, since I still believe there is room for improvement, like to add additional playback controls on the unit, and to allow the user expansion of memory. (There is a slot on the top of the unit, which seems like an expansion slot, but I've found no documentation about it).


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I purchased the Flip Video after reading about it in a local paper. It has been great fun taking video of life events we never would have captured if we had to carry our bigger camera. It is so small and light weight, it is easily carried in my purse. The video quality is remarkable, even in dimly-lit situations. The zoom takes some practice. Very good sound quality. I had no trouble downloading the clips to my Mac. The 60 minute version allows more video time away from a computer for down-loading.


->Purchase

We have used this camera several times now and have found it to be quite phenominal. The download process was a little cumbersome at first but now works well. Playing a video on the 50" plasma is a lot of fun. It shows very clear. I would recommend this product to anyone wanting a quick, easy little video camera to use.


->Buy Now

This is an e excellent product that was mentioned by Mark Wen....? of the Detroit Free Press. He's right. Excellent quality and SO simple to use!

Buying as gifts.


->Best Price

I really miss my cams. Bought a Black 60 and White 60 and after appx, 32 minutes, they both say they are full. Has anyone else had this problem???


->Lowest Price

I got this camera for Mother's Day and I LOVE it! The only thing I would change is to have a rechargable battery.


->Best Price

OK how many people have video cameras that sit around, never get used becuase of batteries, tape, lugging it around etc, etc. Then IF they take videos they never watch them becuase it's too much trouble. Enter the flip. If you love your digital camera then you'll love this. I took my first video WITHOUT removing it from the package! That's how easy it is. It uses standard AA batteries and I've plugged it into 3 computers to play or download videos without any problems. All the software is contained on the device so there's no CD to install. I have the 1 hour model which is all anyone really wants to ever see of one event anyway. This will do for video what the digital camera did for photos.


->Prices

We received the flip video camcorder yesterday and it works great. We love it. It connects super easily to the computer and the program downloaded like it should. Everything was very easy to figure out and use.

The only problem is that the "movie maker" feature will not work. We read through everything, made sure we had the needed DirectX program, but it still will not work. After trying several things (and we are generally pretty smart when it comes to stuff like this...) nothing was working to get that feature to work. We emailed the Flip Video people. They emailed us back saying this (hope this is okay to post here):

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"The Flip Video camcorder does not support the Vista platform, so we can not guarantee that the Flip Video program will have full functionality. However, you should still be able to access your videos through My Computer.

We are working to support Vista in future camera models. We are also planning to support current Vista users, although we do not have a release date."
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Everything else with the program seems to work well. I can use their program to view the videos, upload to grouper, and send greeting cards, etc. It's fun to use. The only major disappointment is the problem with Vista. If you don't have Vista, it will probably all be just fine. If you do, be aware that it might have little problems. I personally think it's still worth the money. We'll try using Window's Movie Maker for now until they get it fixed (which they hopefully will). I am a little frustrated that it doesn't work because under the Product Description, it lists Vista as one it will work with...it does work, just not fully. Still worth the money, though!


->Affordable

Super camera. Great picture and sound for such a little camera. Posted first video on Youtube.


->Prices

I typically will read the owner's manuals of all tech thangs I buy but I mastered this in about 10 seconds. It feels quite sturdy and the sound is really good. It's fun to pass around and share -- even the camera owner gets in the picture.


->Deal

I had high hopes for this camera after reading all of the reviews. Unfortunately, when I used it for the first time it froze, wouldn't turn off, and two pixels were lit up on the videos.


->Deals

Product was all it was advertised, the order process was great and fast.

Very Happy


->Compare

This is the best thing ever. I have a $1000+ camcorder that is so complicated I have used it about twice. I have already used this Flip camcorder many, many times after having just purchased it a week ago. I record things just for myself so I can't speak much to the picture quality, but it certainly is great for what I do. I also film my daughter's horseback riding competitions and I cannot wait to use it for that. I've downloaded what I've taken already and it was quick and easy to do. I can't recommend it enough. The only negative I can think of is that the zoom is not that great, but that is a small thing when looking at the overall ease of using this product. GET IT! You will not regret it.


->Purchase

Bought this camera on a whim a few weeks ago, and recently returned from a vacation with it. Easy to use, convenient to slip in a pocket, and the quality is excellent. I even let my kids play with it, and they had a great time. It's perfect for that---at the price, practically disposable (practically....).




->Affordable

This is so easy my 60+ parents and my 3 year old nephew can use it. And the quality is good enough that I enjoy it. This is the perfect size to carry in my purse at all times... so I never miss those shots.


->Deals

Original review: I was pretty excited about this little gadget taking it out of the box - using it for the first time was pretty intuitive with very little instruction. Playing videos on the tv was easy although I would recommend viewing them on the computer - a little jerky for TV viewing.

We broke down when we tried to connect to our computer. This is not plug-n-play for everyone! Despite having all the system requirements and showing a connection through the USB port, we could not get the system to show us the flip-video icon to load the program. The instructions are very vague. Even the 23 page FAQ on the website didn't give much detail at all. I emailed an inquiry to them - hopefully they will respond quickly with a workable solution.

Update: Customer service was prompt and courteous in responding although each of our interactions except for one took 24 hours turnaround time. One recommendation at a time, they suggested reinstalling, checking USB ports, disabling USB2 ports, and trying to install the camera on a different computer to check to see if problem was the camera. After a lot of digging and experimenting on our own, we figured out that on installing, the camera program was trying to map itself to a drive that already existed on our network. It could not see any other drives except those on the local computer. We remapped the network drive and allowed the camera to choose the drive it wanted on the local computer. We're up and running.

We took the camera in to have a DVD made of our video which was pretty easy although Wolf Camera needed 24 hours to process. The DVD is easy to work with but we noticed that it won't share videos with the standard WindowsXP video editing software.




->Best Price

It even works before you take it out of the package. Edit by just draggiing the cursor to a start and stop point. You can also add your own music to the background of your video and it will mix your different videos together. This is really amazing technology for the price. An idiot could work this in the dark. Plus it works fine inside with natural lighting at night. It even zooms and weighs nothing. I've barely had a chance to really put it to use. Everyone is amazed by it.


->Cheap

This is a really cool product. I got it for my wife who teaches junior high. She can make recordings and utilize them on her multimedia system for class projects. She also records evidence of misbehaving students for doubting parents.


->Cheap

Just got a white version today, i took 10 videos and they where fantastic, for the price it is great, plug it in and all the files are there, i have Vista and nothing works with that, well this did !
I never write reviews, why ? because its all been said, not this thou, 10 out of 10 for $139 delivered.real easy to use and the picture is great in full screen on my 22 inch PC lcd, yes full screen. in the normal 1/2 the full screen setting the video looks clean and real real good.
the demos online do not do this justice.
Again buy one
Andrew in Chicago


->For Sale

PROS:
* Inexpensive.
* Conveniently small size (fits in a shirt pocket).
* Easy to use.
* Easy to just drag movie clip files straight over to hard drive (they are stored in the DCIM folder sequentially).
* Movie files in the AVI format (but see Con comment about codec below).
* Easy enough to delete clips you don't want to keep.
* Play straight to TV.
* Seems durable though no protection for lens or playback screen.
* Uses ordinary AA batteries.

CONS:
* Menu buttons a little hard to press (zoom & volume control)
* USB connector arm bad idea. Should have just been a USB socket. Never matches up with the USB socket on any computer or laptop so you have to get an extension cable anyway which can be difficult to connect without breaking the arm off.
* Uses DivX codec (technically 3ivx, Wiki the difference if you really want to know) which means having to install one of a variety of 3rd party plug-ins. Would have been nice if they could have used H.264 but using 3ivx probably helps keep the cost down by using a less powerful chip.
* Included software was a hack job, UI is terrible.
* Silly proprietary interface at the top to burn contents to DVD at participating stores. Just a way for water to get in, should have been a memory card slot.
* Included carrying bag just gets lint all over it - don't use it.
* Sound playback level is lost once the unit turns off which means having to turn the sound down every time you turn it on.

CONCLUSION:
If you really want to record some video to edit on your computer but don't want to shell out hundreds for a digital video camera, this is a worthy alternative. Go ahead and get the 1 GB version (1 hour) since there is no memory card slot or upgrade path. After installing a DivX plugin on your computer, you should have no problem editing the clips in your favorite movie editing program like iMovie. I had to install a plugin on both my Intel MacBookPro and Dell 8600 Windows XP (SP2).

Accept that you are going to have to purchase a short USB extension cable unless your USB ports are on the side and the extension arm lines-up perfectly (i.e. the computer doesn't put any weight on the arm). Even a short 3 ft cable like Cables To Go 19003 3-Feet USB A/A Extension Cable will do. The kind you need is a USB A socket on one end and USB A plug on the other (if you can connect the cable ends to themselves and make a hoop you probably have the correct one).

This is a great first try but there is lots of room for improvement like replacing the connector arm with a USB socket, ditching the DVD burning interface for a memory card slot and making the menu UI buttons easier to push.



->Comparison

This is a well thought out and handy little camcorder. I put mine in my briefcase for those moments when I don't have my regular camcorder available. Super easy to download and email. Uses common (AA) batteries. Video quality fine for what it is. Can't go wrong for a hundred bucks!


->Deals

I love this camera. It is easy to use and easy to get the video off the camera and make fun videos. no cords or hard to use programs. We make a lot of videos on [...]and these short clips look great - I have had DVDs made and also sent videos to my TiVo and am so impressed with the video quality. I highly recommend this to anyone I meet who expresses an interesting video. Great for kids as well. We take it backpacking, traveling, anywhere.


->Deal

This is my 2nd camera. I bought a previous one and gave it to my son to take pictures of his baby... GREAT tool... One of the most innovative I've found in the marketplace. For anyone who thinks it's easy to change formats/transfer data/video etc. from machine to machine.. they're wrong and this solution is the BEST quick and dirty I've found. Takes all the pain out of putting videos on the internet! Use it lots for sports, fun, and just throw it in the purse for those `moments' .



Congratulations to the design team. A product that is GREAT and appreciated by this customer!



->Price

If using and enjoying this little gem were any easier, well, someone else would be operating it for you! Superlative "User friendly" camcorder.
With no pretense of being an SVGA professional camcorder, the Flip Video is built for immediate out-of-the-box FUN! The videos looks great via Windows XP Media Player and I had to smile as I enjoyed watching it play on my TV.
The sound is remarable when you consider the built-in mic's size!
I love it! I will enjoy it! I will also enjoy getting a couple for my siblings (GREAT gift idea!)
PS: I found it to be very "battery-friendly" as well! That, alone, is worth the cost!


->Cheap

This is a great device. Unless you are a professional it has all you will ever need in a video camera. It is a simple point and shot with a zoom that is adequate for most tasks. The ability to just flip out the USB on the side and load the clips directly onto the computer makes life so much easier.

What wasn't clear when I bought it was that the video is stored in a series of clips. This allows you to flip through them and delete the ones that you don't want. I really like this ability.

The camera is small and compact. I find that I have it with me more often because it fits into my pants pocket. Try that with a regular video camera.

Overall this camera is awesome. It's inexpensive so you don't worry about the kids making their own videos, it small so you carry it more often and it takes great pictures. I loved it so much I bought a second.


->Price

Skip the clunky videocam or tiny capacity for video on your digital camera or cellphone. This little number lets you record up to 60 minutes of perfectly decent video and upload it directly to your computer via USB. My only complaint is that the USB connector might be a little touchy, I think especially for Macs. But don't let that stop you from trying this gadget...it's a bargain and perfectly handy.


->Compare

Simple and straightforward. Would recommend it, if for simple daily out of the pocket use. Nothing more advanced.
Sound is great, image slightly saturated but i like it, works well in low light, quite quick (2 seconds more or less from start to shooting), TV quality is great, application+driver are on the memory (no instal required), ...

Downside: not enough configuration (no menu, not able to disable the sounds, ...). Able to take a still picture from the application (once camcorder connected), but not from the camera itself.


->Deals

This camera is a great new way of making your day to day moments memorable with the click on a button. It is very simple, easy to use and has only 4 buttons (excluding the zoom/navigation) to work with. We love going outdoors and this camera comes in very handy on our trips. We instantly shoot all those memorable, funny moments with this camera and share them with our family who are living 9000 miles away! Using the camera with PC is very simple, just plug it in and it is recognized on the fly. The built-in software is cool and easy to use. We used the share feature to share our memories with our family abroad. I love this gadget and would recommend others. It makes a perfect gift for kids, elders and for any age!


->Purchase

I bought the Pure Digital PSV-351 30 Minute Point-and-Shoot Camcorder when it first came out and I LOVE IT!! My profession is a Video Designer, so at first I was hesitant in purchasing such a small video camcorder for I thought I would be very unhappy with the quality of the videos, the battery power, the amount of memory, not having a lot of features, etc... HOWEVER, I use this product more than any of my other camcorders or cameras. It goes with me everywhere! The camera is simple and that is what makes it easy to use and such a delight to interact with. Trips in the past I would lug around this HUGE camcorder and I would get so frustrated for it was to big or heavy to carry. Last week, I went to the grand canyon and I decided to only bring my pure digital camcorder. I was able to capture all of these wonderful moments. At one vista point, there were these dancers in beautiful colored outfits .... I was able to zoom in and out and I did not even need a tripod to capture the motion. That evening I just downloaded the videos and started editing the clips. I am always impressed with the amount of videos I can store, the resolution and how I can just point and shoot. I love using this product!! It is always so quick and easy. I love giving this product as a gift!! I have bought this product for friends in the video industry, friends with kids (who do not see their lives without it) and my 65 year old parents who send me a video now every month! Another plus is it does not matter whether you are a Windows or Mac user AND it is such an amazing price! ENJOY!!!!


->Cheap

The Flip is AWESOME! It is perfect for family videos, vacations, trips or just goofing around. It is SOOO easy to use and the best part is that the software is built into the camera! No more downloading of bulky software that you can only use on your computer. I used this when I was visiting my family and was ablet to take video of everyone, make short family movies and load it up to YouTube from all their homes! It's small, super intuitive to use and uses double A batteries! So simple but fully functional! Love this camera!


->Sale

This is a phenomenal product. Two years ago we paid over $800+ for a camcorder when our two year old was first born. We no longer use the camcorder and have exclusively used the Flip Video. It is by far the most practical in terms of size and at the same time provides a great quality picture. Best of all, posting videos online is a breeze and its a bargain!




->Wholesale

The beauty of this camcorder is in the simplicity of the built-in software. Because of Flip Video anyone from me (tech savvy guru) to my Grandma Ruby- (not at all tech savvy, love you grams!) can share video via the web or through email. This is something competing cams do not have built into their software-yes same look and feel, but they aren't working with YouTube. Amazing, innovative idea- cheers Pure Digital!


->Deal

I wanted a cheap camera I could take on a vacation to Mexico and not worry about. Not only did this camera work for my wallet, but when I got back I could literally bring it to my friends house and plug directly into their TV to show them my adventures. This is a great product for a vacation or everyday events!


->Buy

I bought at least 5 different video cameras in my lifetime and I never was happy with any of them (even the camera that cost me $1,700). Either they were too big, too hard to use, not durable, or the quality suffered. I love to shoot videos of the kids soccer games for the grandparents, video when we are out and about, or just video the kids playing for us to watch when they are heading off to Prom to embarrass them in front of their dates. I must have invested 1000's of dollars into different options and I have never been happy. Until now...

I found what I have been searching for finally. This video camera is amazing, the quality is as good, if not better than the $1000+ cameras. The camera is simple enough for my spouse or kids to use it, and it really is light and compact enough to carry anywhere you want to go.

I bought two of them, the price is so great, and I love having one in my car for those times you wish you had a camera, and then one at home or when we are traveling. The price is amazing, so you don't have to worry that your kids are going to run over it with their bikes (it is very durable as I have dropped mine many times with no problems), and you can fit is nicely into your briefcase or purse.

Plus, the best part is how easy it is to play the video on your tv, or transfer it to your PC to email to friends or make movies to burn to CD or DVD.

What a great invention, I really suggest this is the next generation of video cameras, and if you are looking for a video camera, you can't go wrong with this one! It is amazing!



->Sale

i love this camcorder! it's the easiest electronic product i've ever purchased. i use it to film all the random moments that can't be captured in pictures. the software is pretty awesome too.


->Buy

This amazing new product literally changed my life. As a parent, I carry it around with me all the time, because you never know when you might want to capture a cute, funny moment. It's the size of an iPod, so I can easily pull it out to shoot videos of my baby on a moment's notice. It turns on and starts recording in an instant, zooms in & out, and shoots very high-quality video.

The best part is how easy it is to share videos via the web. The camcorder has a USB arm that pops right up and can be inserted directly into your computer. You don't even have to install software because it all runs right off of this nifty little device. Once you open the interface, you can email videos privately to family and friends, which is a great way to stay connected.

I've also edited videos, added music and posted my footage directly to YouTube right off the camcorder. It has a cool way to make musical montages by combining mutlple clips into one highlight video.

My Sony camcorder literally just sits in my clost because it's never accessible for unplanned moments. Also, trying to edit & email those videos was a nightmare. Now, I use my Flip Video camcorder instead. Because it's so easy to use, I've noticed that I now shoot video instead of photos a lot of the time. I honestly never knew video could be so much fun.

A must buy.


->Purchase

We bought this for our teenage son for Xmas and it was busted by March, although it had not received unusual use. We wrote the company and got some help that was not helpful. It seems that it is too fragile for real use.


->Sale

Great little camcorder. Very easy to use, and I love that it lets you automatically make movies with a soundtrack, transitions, & all from your videos.

I had bought Pure Digital's earlier Point & Shoot version for my 14-year old daughter's birthday (Pure Digital PSV-351 30 Minute Point-and-Shoot Camcorder), but admit I've been using it as much as she has, so finally broke down and got one myself. I also appreciate that it makes it easy to upload videos to YouTube (a great new feature), so now my videos can live in infamy next to hers. This camcorder makes even this geezer feel like a tech superhero.

Highly recommended.


->Sale

Pure Digital has developed the Point and Shoot camcorder (Model 351) and this is their next generation product under a new name, Flip Video. There are a few new features, even better software, and increased video quality and performance. All in all, another great step forward. Why can't others do this?