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Flip Video launches second-gen Flip MinoHD pocket camcorder

by Parm Mann on 14 October 2009, 12:42

Tags: Flip MinoHD, Flip Video (NASDAQ:CSCO)

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Flip Video, a subsidiary of Cisco, has today announced its second-gen Flip MinoHD pocket camcorder.

The successor to the original MinoHD retains the same name but adds a few new features. Firstly, the second generation device feature a "sleek new design" that's slightly rounder at the edges. That re-style also includes more responsive touch-sensitive buttons, and HDMI output for playback on big-screen HD displays.

Although the MinoHD's camera - capable of shooting video at 1,280x720 - remains unchanged, users can now capture up to two hours of recorded footage, made possible by 8GB of built-in memory. That's double the amount found in the previous device.

Continuing the more-is-better trend, the all-new MinoHD also features a larger 2in transflective screen, offering a 960x240 resolution. Rounding it all off is a new version of the pre-loaded FlipShare software - it now allows users to upload captured video directly to popular social-networking sites such as YouTube, Facebook and MySpace.

The second-gen MinoHD will be available by the end of the month for U.S. customers, priced at $229. That's $30 more than the original. UK pricing and availability is yet to be announced.



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The specs look nice but it does look very ugly. Looks like nice brick.
Why do Flip make two models (the MinoHD & UltraHD) that are almost identical? The differences are pretty minor IMO. :confused:

It would be really nice if they added a microSD slot to allow people to expand the capacity. Also, what are Flip Video going to do once all mobile phones do the same as their cameras?
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Why do Flip make two models (the MinoHD & UltraHD) that are almost identical? The differences are pretty minor IMO. :confused:
If they're the same as the (presumably now defunct) non-HD models, then the Ultra will run off of AA batteries, while the Mino has a built-in pack, charged through USB.