A brand spanking new filing with the FCC shows a Flip Video-branded RF remote control, produced by Foxconn, which frankly raises more questions than it answers. Looking at its robust size, which is comparable to that of the
Flip Ultra Video HD, we can be pretty sure this isn't meant to remotely control anything that's out at the moment. Head honcho Jonathan Kaplan has already
expressed a definite interest in expanding the brand, and Cisco's
acquisition of Pure Digital was said to be "key" to its strategy of expanding its presence in the "media-enabled home." So, given the parent company's
somewhat unsuccessful history of building
media hubs, and the simplified control scheme that just screams for an
on-screen menu, this may well be the prelude to a new Flip-branded whole-home DVR setup, an idea that Cisco
discussed over the summer. Or it could be something entirely different -- we just know it's
something.
posted Oct 2nd 2009 5:52AM
First!
I would have to agree with you; it's definitely something! Your guess is a logical one though. Personally, I'm hoping they release a new flip with image stabilization before Christmas. I have a feeling they will.
I think this entire market died the day the iPod got video.
Is it fair to compare a VGA camera with a 720p camera?
Its not dead but apple is certain to make their ability to record HD video sometime soon. Id say at least 720p but late 2010. And with iphones massive storage compared to the flip its pretty certain that apple will hold the majority of that market.....
They need to sort out the focus control on the iphone first, it's rubbish, locks onto something before you hit record
and then never changes or can be changed after you hit record so you end up with out of focus footage if your cam has locked on something close at start!
or have I missed something?