We’re already big fans of the Flip Video Recorder. Now, the engineers at Pure Digital have outdone themselves by introducing the Flip Mino. At just 4- x 2- x 0.6-inches, with a weight of 3.3-ounces, it’s a full 40% smaller than the previous iteration. And now come standard with 2 GB of storage which accounts for 60 minutes of footage.

For those of us whole love portability, or simply want to mount a camera on the front of their vehicle, you’ll find the Flip to be the perfect portable video recorder for almost any web-video application.

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Features
• Sleek, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording
• Built-in flash memory holds up to 60 minutes of high-quality video
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery power – charges by connecting to your USB port or using the optional Flip Video Power Adapter. 4+ hours of recording per charge.
• Start recording within 3 seconds of power-up
• Advanced playback features including pause and fast forward/rewind
• “Child Safe” mode to prevent accidental deletions of clips
• Fast lens for great results in low and bright light, 2x digital zoom
• 1.5” color high-brightness (transflective) display for easy recording and super-clear viewing in bright sunlight
• Flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy sharing and archiving
• Silent model for recording in sensitive situations
• TV connector cable included to watch videos on television
• Tripod mount fits any standard tripod


Simple to Share
• Built-in software for instant viewing, editing, and one-click emailing
• Integrated video uploading Clipgarden and other video sharing sites
• Easily snap still pictures from video
• Simple editing tools let you make custom-edited movie mixes with music
• Create and organize your personal video library


Specifications
Internal Memory: 2GB (60 minutes)
Screen Size: 1.46” (transflective TFT)
Screen Resolution: 528×132 pixels
Video Resolution: 640×480
Frame Rate: 30 frames per second (constant frame rate, progressive scan)
Video Bitrate: 4.5Mbps (average – auto adaptive algorithm)
Video Format: Advanced Profile MPEG4, saved as AVI file
Lens Type: Fixed Focus (1m to infinity)
Aperture: f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments)
Zoom: Smooth multi-step 2x digital
Interface: 8 Buttons (Power, Play, Delete, Record and 4 way navigation)
Dimensions: 3.94” x 1.97” x 0.63” (H x W x D)
PC Connection: Built-in flip-out USB arm (up to 2.0 USB speed)
TV Out: NTSC (cable included)
Battery Life: Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, charges on both USB and Flip Video power adapter (sold separately)
Tripod Mount: Yes
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OSX
Min Requirements: (Windows) Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
processor, Windows XP SP2 with 512 MB of RAM or Windows Vista with 2 GB of RAM, display monitor and video card support for 1024×768/24-bit color, Windows Media Player 9.0, Microsoft DirectX 9.0, USB port
(Mac) PowerPC G4 1.0 GHz or Intel Core processor, 512 MB of RAM, OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5, display monitor and video card support for 1024×768/24-bit color, QuickTime 7, USB port