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Flip Video MinoHD Reviews

Camcorder - High Definition - widescreen - 1.6 Mpix - flash card More product details

$159.99

Solid 720p video, particularly for a camcorder this size; ultraslim yet functional design; easy... (cnet.com)

Best-in-class low-light performance ; Outstanding build quality and design (pcworld.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Flip Video MinoHD

We have collected and analyzed 30 expert reviews and 320 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 76/100 and users rate it 61/100. The average review date is July 3, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 103552 reviews from other Camcorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 94/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 7, 2009.

alaSCORE 94

940100

350 reviews

November, 2009

76 / 100

30 Experts

Product Age

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61 / 100

320 Users

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Rank  22

$159.99

Expert Reviews (30)

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Review summary for the Flip Video MinoHD

By (alaTest Semantic - BETA)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 350 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design. The usability also impresses, but many are less positive about the zoom.

Design, Usability, Interface, Appearance

Zoom, Color, Memory, Battery

Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 61/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Flip Video MinoHD is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

alaSCORE 94

alaTest Semantic - BETA
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Flip Video MinoHD (black)

By (cnet.com)

Solid 720p video, particularly for a camcorder this size; ultraslim yet functional design; easy to use; one-touch video uploading to YouTube, AOL, and MySpace; integrated lithium ion rechargeable battery; FlipShare software is compatible with both ...

Somewhat pricey; no SD/MMC card expansion slot; rechargeable battery isn't removable or replaceable; can't output HD to HDTVs.

While it has its flaws and is a bit expensive, the ultrasimple Flip Video MinoHD produces impressive video for a camcorder of its size.

The MinoHD has been upgraded to Flip Video's Pure Digital Video engine 3.0...

Rating

80100

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cnet.com
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Flip Video Minohd

By Tim Moynihan (pcworld.com)

Just in time for the holidays, a new Flip HD pocket camcorder has come to town. And boy, does it ever look good.

Best-in-class low-light performance ; Outstanding build quality and design

No still-photo capture ; No removable storage or battery

The revamped FlipShare software, which installs and launches as soon as you plug the camcorder into your Windows or Mac OS X computer, has a couple of new tricks of its own. In addition to YouTube and MySpace integration, the new FlipShare software ...

Low-light test: Flip Video MinoHDLow-light test: Flip Video UltraHDLow-light...

Rating

90100

pcworld.com

User Reviews (320)

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"Solid Portable Device"

By maddogshaw (cnet.com)

This camera has been a lot of fun and I am re... 

The camera has been great for catching those quick shots of my kid when we are just doing our normal routine. This camera has no obtrusive parts and fits easily in a pocket. The video quality seems to be the best when you are in natural lighting

Low lighting takes time to adjust to. Movement of the camera causes exaggerated movement in the video ; an image stabilizer is needed. Have to get pretty far away to capture the whole scene sometimes

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"Better cameras out there for a better price."

By meekeekee (cnet.com)

Unless you have no idea how to shoot a video,... 

Simple to use

expensive, no choices for filming, no external memory, can't change battery (battery eventually loses life and you only get 15min record time per charge making camera useless.)

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"Easy to use, compact and capable"

By agrfc (cnet.com)

Just got it today so this is my "first take" ... 

Size and weight, Video quality (on computer), simple to use

Capacity, Non replaceable battery, little on the pricey side.

Manufacturer's Description

Put the power of HD in your pocket. MinoHD offers stunningly crisp, HD-quality video in a sleek, simple camcorder that's designable.

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