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RCA EZ205 Small Wonder Digital Camcorder with 2 Hour Recording and 1GB Included Memory

Details

• Property irrelevant and shoot digital camcorder with still photo functionality
• Camcorder comes settled with integrated Memory Manager software that allows you to download video through high-timeliness USB connection.
• Flop out 1.5-inch display allows for self recording

Description

1.5" go off the deep end-out LCD display / 1GB Card included / Uses 2 AA Batteries / Still Photo Collar / YouTube upload / Memory Manager Software / USB / White

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Customer Reviews

Awsome
This is a remarkable inexpensive product for taking simple pic/vid. Good bat life, quiet install/download. Clear pic/vid w/ decent sound.

2009-06-14 (phx, az) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Problematiic software
This camera takes astounding short movies. However, it is nearly impossible to figure out how to upload and send as an appliance to an email. It freezes up and I have to use alt delete to get out of the program. Then the movie is moved to My videos in windows. My SW compadre has a Flip and hers is one touch simplicity and you can add music to your movie. Would definetly not endorse this camera.

2009-05-24 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 1

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Not Kid's Play and Customer No Service
I tally with most of the pros and cons already covered by other reviews. Top of mind for me are good for the toll and compact but not the best quality especially on audio pick up and lighting.

Could be a obliging value - however the big ding for me that I haven't seen mentioned is RCA's customer accommodation. We paid $74.71 for the camera including shipping then unfortunately dropped it the very first day. The outlay for repair ($74 flat fee for this model) plus shipping was affluent to cost 20% more that what I paid for a new one????

They should just say there is no warranty whatsoever. Why would anyone in their just mind have it repaired with terms like that?

My other bit of advice is two fold. Be very on purpose with the camera because any knock could be fatal and do not purchase as a substitute for a youngish boy as it will be broken pronto. I hesitated to purchase a grown up camera for my daughter but every camcorder made for kids had hideous reviews and many recommended spending a few extra bucks to get something much better (e.g. RCA Foolish Wonder). I rationalized that she'd managed to care of her Nintendo DS musical well for more than a year so it was worth a shot. I lost that gamble.

Now the lens is thoroughly smashed (from one drop) but surprisingly seems to still be taking somewhat decent photos and video in the light of. Appreciatively the vendor through Amazon was willing to take a return for a 15% restocking fee but we asseverative to let our daughter keep her $75 mistake as is. On the bright side we won't be hounding her as much to be careful now and when she uses it she'll be reminded to pay attention to to mom and dad next time and take better care of her stuff. If that lessons sticks for lifetime it will have been a cheap one in the grand scheme.

2009-04-28 (Midwest, USA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 3

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RCA EZ205
The matter is a five star, however the company from which I purchased it - Shasta Media - is a 0 star (F) weakness in customer service.

2009-04-16 | pisp (USA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Champion camera for learners
This is a secure camera for introducing people to the video process and very easy to put clips on-occupation for MAC or IBM. The hardest part is putting batteries in-had to read the directions to find them, this is very compact. Reasonably priced. Likeness quality is clear. I did a lot of research and for the money, I'll keep buying this brand. Do keep extraordinarily batteries handy or invest in rechargeables; uses double As. Tremendously recommended.

2009-04-13 (Michigan) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Samsung SC-MX20 Flash Memory Camcorder w/34x Optical Zoom (Black)

Details

• Expected and optimized for easy YouTube uploading
• Data high quality video images with 680K pixel CCD, plus Schneider Lens
• Also zip H.264 (720x480i) - 6 hours recording with 8 GB card, or 16 hours with a 32 GB likely

Description

The MX20 makes it easygoing to capture everything you want to remember and some you might want to forget. It features an optimized recording condition for YouTube, a schneider lens with 34x optical zoom, image stabilization and mug detection. The MX20 also features the longest battery life in its class, long-term up to three hours.

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Customer Reviews

Big distress
Exceedingly light and easy to use. Very plasticky with a kind of a cheap feel. Aloof colors that attract comments. Picture is very substandard compared to both a pith-and-shoot camera and cameras costing $100 more. Colors are blah, depict contrast is low, artifacts and noise galore. Impossible to prevent wrest money from. My kids loved using it and didn't seem to care about the picture trait issues. As a result I gave it 2 stars since they would have loved to keep it as I packed it back up for a refund...

2009-06-30 (Bucks County, PA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 2

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Mid-point-of-the-road camcorder
When I ordered this, I was most high about the f1.8 lens for low-light video. It does work healthy indoors and even in low light, but it has trouble focusing in those conditions. Combined with the wide f1.8 aperture, videos can get very out-of-focus indoors. Because this is a consumer-ascent camcorder it doesn't have a manual focus ring and there's not much you can do when the autofocus fails.

Other than this one big problem, this is a great product for having fun recording videos. I haven't had any intricate issues with it, and it has been great for videos at family parties and during road trips.

2009-06-25 (Seattle, WA USA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 3

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An preposterous value and a nice zoom!
I have several camcorders including two HD models. I use them to narrate both video and still images of vacations, family events (such as weddings) and friends. One might gape why I would use a lower definition, kind-of basic camera like the Samsung SC-MX20. One parley: birds.

I have been a bird watcher for decades and I have built my digital SLR arsenal around that recreation with several Canon DSLR bodies and specialized extra-long lenses. However, I often find that bird way of life cannot be captured in a still photo. One example is an Amazonian bird called the Highland Motmot. It has a extended tail that tapers down to a bare shaft and then ends in a racket shaped tip. When perched it often flicks it posteriors side to side so that it looks like a grandfather clock's pendulum (the locals have a name for it that translates into "the clock-maker bird). I have several very nice still photos of it takes a video camera to capture that workings of it's tail. That's where this camera comes in.

My HD camcorders both have a 10x zoom lens, which is pretty much guide for that type of camera. The Samsung SC-MX20 has a 34x optical zoom which allows me debar wild birds in the field at relatively great distances (in juxtaposition a 500mm lens on a 35mm full frame camera is just over 10x magnification). It also has a digital zoom but using it lowers the characteristic of the video by quite a bit.

One thing that I have found is that the image stabilization feature on this camera is not very remarkable (especially at greater focal lengths) so I always use a tripod. Also, I have a parabolic microphone set-up to record bird calls. If this camera had a microphone harbour I could record high quality sound to go with the video. Still, I enjoy this camera and recollect that it is an exceptional value. It is small, compact and easy to use. I am thinking about getting one for my oldest daughter to refund her current model. This would be a great "point & shoot" video camera for recording one's own flesh videos. I still use my HD cameras for most of my shooting but if I didn't have them I would use this one all of the time.

2009-06-18 | Traveling Fool (San Antonio, TX USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Not quality of Money
This Samsung camera is very Scrooge-like material and poor quality. Not worth of money. I thinking to get Top instead. I think Sony and Samsung are the ones to avoid in digital camera and camcorder.

2009-06-12 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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Sansung sc-mx20
I bought this camera for my son graduation and grant night. It is a cute little camera, easy to use, sets up in seconds, utube prepare, works with mac (but really it is a san disc so it will work on anything). I was not thrilled with the grainy exact replica but it served it purpose. I think of it more as a kids toy rather then a vauluable peice of apparatus. Everytime you hit the record button, you stop the session. So when you hit it again to tape it is creates a seperate video. For the bills it is worth it though, you get your video and you don't have to spend an arm and a leg. But if I were to buy one again I would spend the extra money and look for something not so grainy, also the stablelization is not that giant-if you shake a little don't get this one. I did not know I shake and I can see it in the utube photo stop them out and you tell me. Go to UTUBE and search for gaf4jesus

2009-06-11 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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Flip Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black)

Details

• Uncomplicated to use, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom
• Lookout videos instantly on TV with included cable
• Holds 60 minutes of full VGA-dignity video on 2GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required

Description

The Go crazy Video Ultra Series Camcorder is a revolutionary new way to shoot and ration videos. Its portable, simple-to-use design makes it incredibly relaxed to create high quality home movies. The camcorder's built-in software provides a helpful, seamless way to save and share memories: email videos, pressurize custom movies, capture still photos from video clips, and upload videos immediately to popular video-sharing sites, including AOL Video and YouTube. Top Video Ultra is the ideal, affordable choice for capturing quotidian moments that happen anywhere, and sharing them with family and friends everywhere. This next-generation translation of the original Flip Video line features a new sleeker plan, premium no-glare LCD screen, and improved video and audio importance. Flip Video Ultra comes with a TV connector cable, wrist strap, flexuous carrying case, two AA batteries, and a quick start guide. Specs: Twist Video Ultra incorporates 2GB of built-in flash memory which holds up to 60 minutes of 30-set up per second full VGA-quality MPEG-4 video. Compatible with Windows XP SP2 and Vista; Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 or later. Computer appropriateness via integrated USB Port.

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Customer Reviews

Yes adore it!
I taste this thing! I have had it for quite a while now and I use it all the time. It's so easy to use that even the kids can use it, there's only a few buttons and the importance is really great for web-based videos.

The best part for me is the software that is packed ON the camera. I can take this with me anywhere and as long as I have a computer with a USB port, I can upload videos directly to You Tube or dream up simple edits.

This is a fabulous camera for taking quick videos... it stays in my camera bag or Mammon for on-the-go camcording. A must have for a gadget geek!

2009-07-03 | AustinLady (Austin, TX) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Why isn't this a video evaluate?
This is a $[...] use. It has glitches but it's not the end of the world for what it is; a utility. When you share on line it tends to respect itself in that it wants to advertise itself. You can delete the logo on You Tube but not FaceBook. [...]. Perhaps that is a convincing thing for your own security. You have to send videos for your friends to put on their YT pages to your You Tube servant then share it with your friend's YT page. On FaceBook it comes out as a link therefore it does not sojourn in your video collection on your FB page. The folders in your documents are odd as well. Your videos are numbered not the names you have prearranged them. Still in all I do not bemoan the fact I bought this cute little camcorder. It has challenged my geekyness which I can buy and sell. I have nice videos of my horseback riding lessons, my beautiful cat, Michel, and a couple neighbouring bands. I was able to use it right away. I still have not tried to make a DVD. I prospect to get it together to try that and rewrite this review as a video!

2009-07-03 (Country Lost Face) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Good and simple
No doorbell, whistles, or options, but very easy to use. The video and audio quality are honourable. I've had no problems with this camera.

2009-07-02 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Not so movables
I had soprano hopes for this product, but the software was its downfall. I put the software on three of my computers contemplative it was a problem with one of them, but they all did the same thing. It tried to crash two of them. When I installed it, it changed everything on my desktop, the paper, the background, the size of the desktop fonts. Very intrusive software.

Also, it got to when I had the camera plugged in, it would fire it automatically within a few seconds making transfer of some of my video impossible. Didnt upset requesting a replacement, so that could have been an option as well. I read the other reviews and many were positive, so it works for some, but not on mine. (Win XP SP3)

Look out.

2009-07-02 | Golds Jim (Helena, MT) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 2

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Become angry video camera
I calling at the local library and every branch purchased one of the flip videos for the summer reading events. I loved the way it was so alcohol friendly. Bought one and would not give it up. Great product, easy to use, clear pictures and weak to switch so it can be watched on TV. Yeah!!

2009-07-01 (Battle Ground, WA USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Aiptek A-HD 720P 8MP CMOS High Definition Camcorder

Details

• Pin to TV/VCR/DVD player to record video, pictures and audio
• 5MP CMOS sensor with still images up to 8MP
• 2x digital zoom with firm focus

Description

The A-HD performs 720P high resolution video quality to provide a whole new high quality DV experience. One-relate to recording allows you to capture stunning HD (1280 x 720 - 16:9 light ratio) video clips at 30 frames per second with open-minded H.264 technology. Connect the camera to your TV/VCR/DVD player to record video clips, pictures, and audio recordings, and playback precisely on the built-in 2.4" color LCD. Record Video from DVD's, TV, VHS, or from Any Device that has RCA outputs for pleasure on the go! Equipped with 5 mega pixel CMOS sensor, the still image purposefulness of the A-HD is enhanced to 8 mega pixels. Auto-Focus helps you get the greatest pictures every time! 2x real time digital zoom allows you to Zoom In/Out while recording video! Magazine and playback you HD video clips and hi-res pictures in real time. LCD swivels 270 for innumerable video and photo taking. Enhance image quality while capturing photos in darker environments with your A-HD. Conveniently enjoin your new A-HD via the USB cable when connected to your PC or use the AC Charger cable included. No need to dispose of battery from camera. Connect your A-HD to your HDTV Component input ports to stretch your high definition video clips and still pictures, sharing them with friends and relatives. The A-HD allows you to use up to 8GB of SD card storage to record longer video before having to upload to your PC.

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Customer Reviews

Dazzling camera for the price!
The camera is very pliant to use and I was very impressed by the quality of the photos and videos from such an inexpensive camera. The only discredit I've found is that taking multiple photos when using the flash is a bit slow since the manifestation takes a few seconds to recharge. Overall, this is a great product.

2009-06-07 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Aiptek A-HD (Mod'ed)
PrimarilySo I was looking for a cheap and small camcorder to record short films in HD, and Deo volente post on youtube. I searched around and found this Aiptek model, and found that the main maladjusted people had with it was the sound and indoor shots, but I found a good price online for a start box one and got it. I had the Aiptek MPVR before which I loved, but it also didn't do so well indoors.

With that in mind, I got the camcorder and started to test it out. The video blue blood outside is superb, but is mediocre outside (as expected).

The sound, however, was way worse than what I expected, and was very infuriating. It was too bad for me to bare it, so I began searching online, and found that there was a mod to attach an external microphone, and return the internal one. I have never Moded anything before, but decided to give it a shot (because of the cheap price I got it for). If you upon to Mod, I claim no responsibility if your camcorder gets messed up, and it is YOUR sole accountability.

After the mod, it's an amazing camcorder!!! The only downside is that it has no image stabilization, but i ALWAYS use a tripod, so no worries there for me ;D
Heart, you might need some extra lighitng, but outside it's got pretty amazing footage. The files are quicktime files, which can be won over with free programs online (not sure if it comes with software, result in I had a great video converter by kyotosoft)
I've recently started using Adobe Ranking pro, which readily accepts the files as is (which is awesome!)
Overall, it's a great buy after the Mod, but before so, I wouldn't advocate it. The sound is too crackly and annoying.


P.S. The external mic mod adds a small (partially an index finger) sized mic on top of the camcorder, whereas the internal mic mod changed nothing. I chose to do both before then i could add any mic superficially (because it has a hot-swap jack) but the internal mic mod is fine on it's own (the external is better though ;D ) Dismal if i confused you with all that

2009-06-01 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Aiptek A-HD 720 8MP Favourable Def Camcorder
The camera works profound. The video quality is spectacular. My only issues are the 2x zoom limitation (which i knew that usual in so I can't complain) and the audio isn't the greatest. In low ambient noise area's it works outstanding. But if the sound is to loud the mic goes out and the sound becomes pure static. Dollar for Dollar though, the camera is importance it.

2009-05-28 (Coolidge, AZ USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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beastly audio
its a rarely awkward, but the video is alright, and if the audio weren't so terrible, I'd keep on using it. It's my kids revelry camera now, what a waste of money:)

2009-05-21 (Hawaii) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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Tuppenny & easy... could it get any better?
Aiptek A-HD 720P 8MP CMOS Extravagant Definition Camcorder
Aiptek A-HD 720P 8MP CMOS High Delineation Camcorder

This is the second model from this manufacture I have bought. I bought the first one before Christmas at a Walgreens for $90 with a $20 post-in rebate. I found a second battery, from a cell phone supply assemble, a 110 charger, that is a stand-a-lone, plus one more option; a 12 volt car pony. The battery problem was solved which left me needing to cover the remembrance questions. I wanted to make sure I had plenty of SD cards and the prices are reasoned for the no-name brands. This all happened preceding a vacation to Cancun. I was ready. All of this set me back less than 150$.

I own a very elevated Canon mini dv that is comparable to the GL-2 that I love to shoot. This little Aiptek does not put in place of the superior Canon but I will use it 5:1 because of the bulk. The Aiptek fits in a shirt pinch and the batteries last through 3- 2GB SD cards.

The quality is what you get for a 100$ dollar camera but that's okay if you recognize this going in. I do a lot of ATV riding and this will record 10 times better that my helmet cam. The end results are almost identical to a high end camera phone. All cameras capture is light. This one does exceptional if the lighting is good, not too much or too little light and you will be pleased with results.

I have bullet video off my Grizzly 700 with web quality video and then post it on my blog for other like track riders to view. I liked the camera so much I gave it to my son and bought me a new one.

I use an iMac to rephrase video for publishing and the Aiptek works smoothly with both Final Cut and iMovie. I sometimes unfurl files right off the camera using QuickTime Pro and edit the unassuming movie with that software. No problems.

This is a great pocket-sized camera for what it was expected for. The big players wont have to worry about this camera drawing away a lot of take. I am not chucking my Canon.

2009-05-12 | ATV warrior (Payson, Utah) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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JVC GR-DA30US MiniDV Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom

Details

• Features a digital idea stabilizer and long time recording capability
• Always skilful to record with the user-friendly Power-Linked Operation
• Penetrating picture quality with 680,000-pixel CCD super High band processor for 520 words of horizontal resolution

Description

Seeking a camcorder? Aim no more! This newly styled JVC camcorder is designed for those who are searching for a fun and slimline camcorder while maintaining a full puff up package within. The GR-DA30US boasts a 680,000-Pixel CCD Super High Line Processor for 520 lines of horizontal resolution. The maximum alcohol friendliness is achieved with Power-Linked Operation (always ready to enumerate), Night Alive ( for low-light recording), High Resolution 2.5" Unstructured Silicon LCD Color Monitor, 700X Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation, Digital Illustration Stabilizer and Long Time Recording Capability. 16x9 Hug Mode PCM Digital Stereo Audio Iris Lock Wide-ranging Mode Manual focus, Exposure, and White Balance modes Bad Fader Digital Wipes and Fades High Density Image Recording, Mini DV NTSC (SD specifications) BN-V408U 800 mAh Lithium-ion, Piercing Capacity, rechargeable battery pack Built-in AC Power Adapter/freestyle charger i.Link Digital Input/Output (IEEE 1394 in compliance DV in/out S-Video Output Shoulder strap, AC Adapter and AV output cables 1-year parts, 90 life span labor warranty 1.15 LBS. (.52KG); 3.7 INCHES (94MM) x 2.7 INCHES (68.5MM) x 5.63 INCHES (143MM)

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Customer Reviews

Supreme Camcorder
To be sincere I don't need the high quality and easy of use of this cam, well designed and with a great resolution to an entrance level camcorder and with nice features I really love this cam!!

2009-05-04 | wing67 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Grand Camera! Great Price!
I've always been satisfied with JCV products and this is no quibble. The sound and picture are excellent and the zoom is great! I know that digital is the way most population are going, but the tapes are inexpensive and easy to use and I like the idea of having everything on record. The camera connects to the computer easily and the uploads are very simple. On top of everything else, the quality is turbulent and the price is low. In fact, this is one of the most inexpensive video cameras on Amazon! Tremendous buy!

2008-11-11 | Tom Owens (Bluemont, Va USA) | Helpful Votes: 7 | Rating: 5

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You get what you pay for.
The upside is that it is penurious. The downside is that its shape is awkward to hold, it is slow to adjust disclosure and auto focus and is useless in even modest amounts of light (like an generally lit indoor setting). If you're going to be outdoors you'll probably be okay but even then the baring adjustments are that good and I get a lot of over exposure. I would not get this camcorder again therefore I wouldn't recommend you get it the first era.

2008-11-04 (Northern California) | Helpful Votes: 8 | Rating: 2

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Very fitting
I bought this camera to video my daughter as she grows up. It is undemanding to use and very simple to set up. The picture quality is fairly good.
The only problems with it are it doesn't meet up with a case and it doesn't come with a firewire cable. The cable only expenditure a dollar, and I can't see why one wasn't included.

2008-10-06 (London, UK) | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 4

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Almost . . . .
This would be right on - except that it is difficult to see the screen in bright daylight. Otherwise, a really great parcel out.

2008-08-17 | Helpful Votes: 5 | Rating: 4

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Flip Mino Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Black)

Details

• Built-in software lets you without doubt edit video files and upload them to video sharing sites
• Internal Lithium-ion battery-operated recharges when built-in USB arm is connected to a computer
• Connects to TV for moment viewing

Description

Mino is a camcorder that goes anywhere. Altogether put it in your pocket! Then easily share your video on the web on MySpace, YouTube, and AOL. Weighing in at at most over three ounces, the remarkably slim yet powerful Flip Video Mino raises the bar for high-class-quality, portable, and easy-to-use video. Smaller than most cell phones, Mino frenzy neatly into a jeans pocket to capture life's stories whenever and wherever they occur at a party, a concert, the beach, even on a bike ride. The Mino also features Turn Video's built-in software that lets you simply plug the camcorder's signature furious-out USB arm into any computer for immediate editing and sharing. For the first time, the Flip Video software lets you effortlessly upload video directly to MySpace as well as to YouTube and AOL Video, making it even easier to portion video. In addition to quickly posting videos on sharing and collective networking sites, they can email videos and video greeting cards; bring into being custom movies with their own music; capture still photos from video; safeguard and organize videos on the computer; and, for the first time, seamlessly order and send DVDs anywhere in the rapturous. Custom editing of movie mixes, with the option to set them to your own music Apprehension of still photos from video Order DVDs online and have them shipped anywhere in the society TV connection for instant viewing (cable included) Tripod mountable Internal rechargeable freestyle delivers up to 4 hours of use between charges Unit Size is only 3.94 x 1.97 x 0.63 HWD

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Customer Reviews

Anger Mino
The Lose one's cool Video is fun and easy to use. Very easy to upload
your videos to Facebook and YOu Tube. Have had lots of fun
using it.

2009-06-27 (Branchville< NJ< USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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No Notion how people could give low reveiws
This camcorder, after waiting a covet and hard 5 months of allowance, easter and st. patricks day, I finally got it. Consummately worth it! I know the zoom could be a sketchy, but takes great videos, and I never run out of all together on the cam corder. I love how you can keep the camcorder on for 4 hours and it won't run out of batteries. I've trusted this camcorder to take through-and-through video in:
London
Paris
Rome
Tuscany
Germany
And a whole posy of other places that have fantastic landmarks! The only thing I wish could get better would be to along the screen a tad bit larger, and to make it a little less scratchable. I didn't conscious you had to keep it in the cover it comes with to put it in your pocket. It could get annoying trying to put it in.
I'm thinking of getting the new chrome HD camcorder for $200.00 to perchance upgrade the flaws with this version.

I hope my review was helpful.

2009-06-23 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Vent one's spleen of junk
I got this camera for my birthday merely 3 days ago. I opened it today for the first time, charged it, updated the software and took 3 videos that were all less than a split second each. A few hours later I went to load them on my computer and play with the software, and I get nothing. My computer doesn't perceive the camera and it won't turn on at all. This device worked for less than 1 hour out of the box brand new. I definately should have present the reviews before I opened it, because many people seem to be having the same problem. Hopefully Amazon will refund the wealthy. BUYER BEWARE!!!

2009-06-23 (New Jersey) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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Video at your do one's part tips
Bought this for a marriage present. They seem to like it because it is very easy to use. Downloading is simple.

2009-06-08 | tugood2btru (Topeka, KS USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Vast but a devastating problem to be aware of
I've had this for 5 weeks and it's been grand fun. It was easy to use out of the box and connect to my computer. I trimmed the videos and made one larger video with titles and such. But the first big actuality came and I had a problem. I interviewed people at the family reunion. When I went to over the videos to my machine I manage to transfer 1 and delete the other 9. Now I'm not saying there wasn't alcohol error involved. I thought I knew how to do it and wasn't reading the prompts with intent, BUT (1) there is no undo, when they are deleted that's it even if the camera is still plugged in, even searching through camera directories like a cold drive all that was there was the JPG thumbnails of what I used to have, (2) WHY would I want to transfer one and Publishing blue-pencil the rest?? I was just working with one at a time so I could watch them, name them something helpful, note what needed to be trimmed then move to the next video. I conjecture the intention is you transfer them all then change filenames later.
It's been 2 weeks and I hardly look at the camera and want to puke. Their tech support has been sharp, but I have no videos. I wish the story had a happy ending, I haven't told the household yet.

2009-06-05 (Yellow Springs, OH USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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