 |
|
| 
 enlarge
| Brand: Flip Video
Category: Photography
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $98.00
You Save: $51.99 (35%)
New (1) Used (3) Refurbished (1) from $84.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  1081 reviews
Sales Rank: 315
Color: White
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 1.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1.3 x 2.2 x 4.2
MPN: F230W
Model: F230W
UPC: 892684000403
EAN: 0892684000403
ASIN: B000V1PXL4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Must have for parents November 8, 2007
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
THis was such a great idea. It really comes in handy when you're out somewhere and want to tape a moment of your kids at the park or whaterever else spontaneously comes up. It's super-easy to use and a pretty good deal for the quality.
The resolution is 640x480 and you can trasfer it to your comuter via USB in a snap. I have the 2 gig version so it hold 60 mins.
The only thing I would change, is to have a slot to swap out a Compact Flash card in case you're out somewhere and run out of space.
Perfect Portable Video Camera - MUST HAVE November 7, 2007
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
Never realized a video camera could be so easy, portable, and durable! With a built in USB Plug, and a playback screen - this camera is the ULTIMATE in easy to use. The software is stored on the camera, and automatically runs on any computer it is plugged into. 60+ Minutes of recording time! The picture quality is GREAT - and even records well in dimly lit conditions. SAME CAMERA THAT OPRAH WINFREY uses for her YouTube website!
MY FLIP VIDEO CAMCORDER November 7, 2007
124 out of 127 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2J1C35JY1G3MM
 I might have gotten a bum unit, but... November 6, 2007
72 out of 79 found this review helpful
My Flip arrived today in the mail, and I eagerly popped the included Duracell AAs in and started taping my friends. Sadly, on the 5th video, which was all of 10 seconds (the others were shorter still) the Flip froze and said that the video was unplayable. I tried to turn the unit off to restart, but no dice. I waited a few minutes, still nothing. So, I had to remove the batteries to get the thing to turn off. Tried again, same thing, and the rest of the videos were now unplayable as well. I ended up having to delete that one video to make the rest accessible. Weird and certainly inconsistent.
When I tried to connect to my computer, I was immediately informed that there was a software update, so I installed it on my machine. Seemed simple enough, but uploading a 6-second video clip to YouTube took well over a minute on a high-speed connection. Slightly frustrating, but not a huge deal. Still, I wonder how long a 10-minute video would have taken.
Later on, I tested out the TV connection. It worked once (played one video) and then froze again. Then, my TV video mode suddenly switched of its own volition. The Flip beeped at me but wouldn't turn off, or show me any more videos. I unplugged it, still nothing. Had to again remove the batteries to turn the thing off. However, the video that I did see was very clear on our Sony 36" WEGA TV set.
Design-wise, the buttons are sticky, and although I have small hands, it's still difficult to hit the Record button just right. It would stick and record for a split second and then stop again. Mildly annoying. The USB arm is a cool flippy thing, but it seems fragile and I was concerned that it would snap off easily. A USB port would have been a better option, especially since you need to buy a USB cord to connect this to a desktop anyways.
After one day and so many problems, this is definitely going back. I'm really disappointed, because I had such high hopes - it looked like a really cool gadget, and from first glance seemed to be well made. However, I can't justify spending $150 on something that only works half the time...or less. I'm hoping for other consumers that this was just a glitch, and that I just happened to get one that is temperamental - especially since I also sent one to some relatives as a gift!
Small, Fun and Simple Personal Camcorder November 6, 2007
100 out of 102 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2Q0D5R9PBKW2O This is a great little camera. It is perfect for quick little movies of your kids etc and would be a nice compact item to take on a vacation. The camera is ridiculously easy to use and the built is software loads straight from the camera.
I only have two issues w/ the camera: One is that it doesn't take stills as well. That would have been a nice feature but hey for $149 and having a camcorder to fit in your pocket w/ decent video? I'll take. The second is that w/ out any external light source it would not take good video in low light. It is essentially a really nice cell phone camera that allows you a much easier way to get your videos onto your computer and uploaded to other people.
For convienence, size and ease of use I'll still give it a 5.
|
|
|
Disclaimer: This is an Amazon storefront - the products referenced on this site are manufactured and sold by other parties and sold through Amazon.com We make no representations regarding either the products or any information vendors offer about their products. Any questions, complaints, or claims regarding the products must be directed to the appropriate manufacturer or vendor, or to Amazon.com. |
| |
|
