A Camera that suits the Pocket

By Max Luke

You will definitely love the new Flip Mino HD if you enjoyed its predecessors. Although there aren't many significant differences between the new and the older versions, certain features of the new Flip Mino HD give it an edge over the earlier versions.

The new pocket camera seems to be slim; it is about 1.5 inches slimmer than the older models of the series. Its stunning metal body makes you want to keep looking at it. Moreover, it is more comfortable to grip even with a single hand, thanks to its soft rounded edges. It is a good change from the sharp edged plastic body.

The bigger and sharper new screen is 2 inches wide and has a video resolution of 1280 x 720. However, the capacity of its internal memory is the best feature of this new camera. It is now 8 GB, which is two times that of the earlier models. One can enjoy two hours of video which was earlier confined to paltry 60 minutes. After the take-over of Flip by Cisco, certain drastic changes have been made to almost all aspects of the camera. The superior features of the new model are a sure shot sign of the same. The processor runs faster as well.

A new feature is the HDMI port that enables sharing of videos on HD screens. This port was there earlier too but it used to be closed by an ugly looking cap. In the new model, there is a small switch that has to be pressed to remove and replace the cap. Smart, indeed. The bad part is that the camera does not come with a HDMI cable. You have to buy one for yourself separately.

However, some features have remained untouched. Features such as the extremely sensitive touch pads, which are activated even by an accidental touch, the lens, and the sensor have remained the same. They are really annoying features. The sensor is good for close up shots that are taken under perfect lighting conditions. While in low light it is hazy. Moreover, as the camera lacks an optical zoom, stills can be captured.

The new Flip Mino HD is undoubtedly one of the simplest easy-to-use cameras available for recording videos. And even the price does not burn your pocket. Although the Kodak models have more enhanced features, the Flip cannot be ignored. However, in order to survive the intense competition provided by smart phones and ipod nano, both of which are known for their excellent performance, the Flip has to get rid of its flaws soon.

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