Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Cisco phasing out FlipShare: 30 days to save your videos]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/cisco-phasing-out-flipshare-30-days-to-save-your-videos/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/cisco-phasing-out-flipshare-30-days-to-save-your-videos/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/cisco-phasing-out-flipshare-30-days-to-save-your-videos/#comments Many Flip fans are already sporting black arm bands with little red spots in honor of the dying brand, and the New York Times reports there's more bad news coming. Starting May 12th, all videos uploaded to FlipShare will expire 30 days after they've been posted. This applies to videos you've already uploaded as well --- so you've got till June 11th to follow the lead of Google Video users and back up your collection of clips before they disappear into the digital ether. The FlipShare service will continue to live on for another two and a half years, if you don't mind the one month limit, but clearly Cisco wants users to move on with their video-sharing lives. Check out the more coverage link for instructions on how to export your videos, and let's have one more moment of silence for the tiny camcorder that could... at least until it couldn't.

Cisco phasing out FlipShare: 30 days to save your videos originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 03:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcordercamcordersciscocloseclosingexpirationexpireflipflip videoflip camFlipCamflipshareFlipVideohostinglimitshutdownstreaming videoStreamingVideotime limitTimeLimitvideoFri, 13 May 2011 03:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Switched On: A legacy from the Flip side]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/switched-on-a-legacy-from-the-flip-side/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/switched-on-a-legacy-from-the-flip-side/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/switched-on-a-legacy-from-the-flip-side/#commentsEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.

Last week's Switched On discussed some of the challenges the Flip camcorder faced trying to grow in the marketplace, an effort abruptly scuttled by an indifferent Cisco. But while Kodak, Sony and others are now poised to fill the Flip void, no competitor exactly matched Flip's combination of simplicity and sharing. With point and shoot cameras, camcorders, traditional MP3 players and standalone GPS units in decline, the jury remains out on how long portable electronics can fight the smartphone, but Flip's success taught the industry some valuable lessons that may have relevance going forward.

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Switched On: A legacy from the Flip side originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcordercamcorderscameracamerasCiscocolumneveryday videoEverydayVideoFlipFlip VideoFlipVideonichepoint and shootPointAndShootPure DigitalPureDigitalRoss RubinRossRubinSwitched OnSwitchedOnvideoSun, 24 Apr 2011 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Switched On: Flip-flops]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/17/switched-on-flip-flops/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/17/switched-on-flip-flops/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/17/switched-on-flip-flops/#commentsEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.

This week's announcement that Cisco is shuttering its Flip Video business was but the latest twist in the history of the market share-leading device. The Flip got its start after its creator, Pure Digital, modified its original disposable camcorder to be reusable after hackers showed it could be done. And its success continued to defy convention that the product would resonate against a slew of digital cameras and increasingly competent smartphones that could shoot competitive -- and even high definition -- video.

The Flip also soared above the market share of companies with far stronger brands such as Sony and Kodak, although the latter made gains on a string of hits, including the 1080p-shooting Zi8 and waterproof PlaySport. It even fought back an initial foray from Apple's iPod nano and was still holding its own after the debut of the latest iPod touch, which took the HD video capture feature from the iPhone and made it available without a contract. Yes, the Flip hung tough. That's why its cancellation says volumes about Cisco, the company that acquired it for some $590 million in stock.

Cisco needed to show growth with a consumer product line that could not be easily augmented with acquisitions and that derived little connection with the mother brand -- even less than Linksys, the company's networking line. Cisco certainly tried. But the Flip group made a few false moves that stuck out like a pop-out USB connector, and with little of that spring-loaded joy.

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Switched On: Flip-flops originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bloggie TouchBloggieTouchcamcorderCiscocolumnFlipFlip Slide HDFlip SlideHDFlip VideoFlipShareFlipShareTVFlipSlideHdFlipVideoKodakPlayTouchpocket camcorderPocketCamcorderPure DigitalPureDigitalRoss RubinRossRubinSlideHDSonySwitched OnSwitchedOnSun, 17 Apr 2011 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Cisco's axing of Flip had an additional casualty: the unannounced FlipLive streaming camera]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/ciscos-axing-of-flip-had-an-additional-casualty-the-unnannounc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/ciscos-axing-of-flip-had-an-additional-casualty-the-unnannounc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/ciscos-axing-of-flip-had-an-additional-casualty-the-unnannounc/#comments So Flip Video's last offering wasn't terribly amazing, but we had faith that the USB pocket camcorder would get back to its simplistic roots -- you know, until Cisco axed the whole division, along with 550 souls. Well, the truth is that the company was indeed working on something rather cool, and though we'd only heard whispers until now, the New York Times' David Pogue says the day after Cisco brought down the guillotine is when the FlipLive was due to hit shelves. It would have been a livestreaming camera, connected with WiFi to the cloud, allowing users to share johnny-on-the-spot videos with the entire world in real time. Instead, the camera and its little red button are off to that great big server in the sky.

Cisco's axing of Flip had an additional casualty: the unannounced FlipLive streaming camera originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CiscoSystemsflipflip camflip liveflip videoFlipCamflipliveFlipVideohandheld camHandheldCamkiakillkilledlivestreamLiveStreamingpocket camcorderPocketCamcorderTelepresenceRobotunannouncedThu, 14 Apr 2011 23:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Cisco killing Flip line of camcorders, axing 550 employees in restructuring effort]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/cisco-killing-flip-line-of-camcorders-shakes-fist-at-hd-recordi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/cisco-killing-flip-line-of-camcorders-shakes-fist-at-hd-recordi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/cisco-killing-flip-line-of-camcorders-shakes-fist-at-hd-recordi/#comments Oh Flip, how far you've come. And, of course, how far you've fallen. Once a spunky upstart with oddly shaped camcorders, you got snapped up by Cisco in Spring of 2009 for a hefty $590 million in stock. Now, according to Pocket-lint, you (and your moustaches) are done for. Cisco CEO John Chambers says the brand is being dispatched as the company refocuses, done in by the proliferation of high-definition sensors into smartphones and PMPs and the like. We had been waiting for the company's next products (if you'll recall, a WiFi-enabled Mino HD hit the FCC just a few months back), but at this point, it looks like those hopes and dreams will remain unfulfilled. We're awaiting comment from the company, and will update as it flies in.

Update: Looks like the "exit of some consumer operations" will lead to 550 employees being left out of work. If you'll recall, the outfit reported in February that sales of consumer products sank 15 percent, while profits slipped 18 percent as margins slid for a fourth consecutive quarter. Meanwhile, Umi will be integrated into the company's TelePresence product line and operate through an enterprise and service provider go-to-market model. In other words, Skype just ate Umi's lunch.

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Cisco killing Flip line of camcorders, axing 550 employees in restructuring effort originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsbusinesscamcorderciscoflipflip camflip videoFlipCamFlipVideohandheld camcorderHandheldCamcorderhd camcorderHdCamcorderindustrykillkilledminomino hdMinoHdpocket camcorderPocketCamcorderTelePresenceumivideo callingVideoCallingTue, 12 Apr 2011 09:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Flip Mino HD with 802.11n WiFi hits the FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/flip-mino-hd-with-802-11n-wifi-hits-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/flip-mino-hd-with-802-11n-wifi-hits-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/flip-mino-hd-with-802-11n-wifi-hits-the-fcc/#comments We'd been hearing rumors that a next-gen Flip camera with WiFi would hit sometime in the first half of the year, and what's this? A new Flip video camera with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11n WiFi just popped up in the FCC database. Based on the shape of the FCC label, the location of the HDMI port, and the M3260 model number, it definitely looks like a member of the Mino family, but that's really all we know -- although if we had to bet, the 5GHz support is there so it can beam movies to the FlipShare TV. We'll see, we'll see.

Flip Mino HD with 802.11n WiFi hits the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, different color options and various designer patterns are all well and good, but what gadgets really need more of is moustaches. Thankfully, Flip has now stepped in to fill that void with no less than eleven different moustache designs for the month of Movember. Available on the Flip UltraHD, MinoHD and SlideHD (and in various capacities), the moustachio'd offerings include handsome options like The Professor and The Auteur (pictured above) and, best of all, Flip will donate $10 from each purchase to the Movember Foundation, which raises funds and awareness for men's health. Hit up the source link below to check out all the options available, and to place your order if you find one that suits your style.

Flip offers moustachio'd cameras for Movember originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flipflip videoFlipVideominohdmoustacheMovembermovember foundationMovemberFoundationmustacheslidehdultrahdFri, 29 Oct 2010 19:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Skype lands Cisco's Tony Bates as new CEO]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/skype-lands-ciscos-tony-bates-as-new-ceo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/skype-lands-ciscos-tony-bates-as-new-ceo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/skype-lands-ciscos-tony-bates-as-new-ceo/#commentsIt may sound fairly bland on paper, but the potential implications here are notable. Tony Bates, who was seen as a major player within Cisco reporting directly to CEO John Chambers, has just left to take over the CEO role at Skype. Cisco's own blog affirmed that Bates was leaving "to pursue another opportunity," and The New York Times has it that Joshua Silverman is stepping aside to make room for Mr. Bates. He'll arrive just in time to make a serious push for an IPO, grab more profit from its blossoming user base (which largely doesn't pay anything to make Skype-to-Skype calls) and possibly "make a deeper push into carrier and enterprise markets," as GigaOM puts it. Frankly, we'd be interested in seeing if any leftover synergies (yeah, we said it) could lead to a Skype-enabled Flip Video camcorder. Bates would obviously have great contacts with Cisco in order to make it happen, and honestly, it'd be a win-win for both parties. Crazier things have happened, right?

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Skype lands Cisco's Tony Bates as new CEO originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessceociscoCisco SystemsCiscoSystemsexecexecutiveflipflip videoFlipVideoindustryJosh SilvermanJoshSilvermanpure digitalPureDigitalskypetony batesTonyBatesMon, 04 Oct 2010 15:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Joby's Gorillapod Video breaks cover at Photokina, complete with swivel arm]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/jobys-gorillapod-video-breaks-cover-at-photokina-complete-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/jobys-gorillapod-video-breaks-cover-at-photokina-complete-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/jobys-gorillapod-video-breaks-cover-at-photokina-complete-with/#comments
 Joby has pretty much set the standard for portable, flexible, curious looking tripods, and while it has evolved over the years to include support for bulky DSLRs, it hasn't really made the same strides to cover the burgeoning pocket camcorder realm. Until today. Here in Köln, the outfit used Photokina as a launching pad for their newest portable tripod, the Gorillapod Video. For all intents and purposes, this is a classic Gorillapod with an omni-directional positioning video head, an extension arm for pans and tilts and magnetic feet for connecting it to your nearby barn. There's a small button on the head that allows the swivel arm to collapse for even easier travel, and during our moments with it here on the show floor, we were duly impressed with how it held the pocket camcorder strapped on top of it. It's available to order right now for $29.95, with shipments expected within the next fortnight. You know the drill -- gallery's below if you're craving more.

Gallery: Joby Gorillapod Video hands-on at Photokina 2010

Gallery: Joby Gorillapod Video press shots

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Joby's Gorillapod Video breaks cover at Photokina, complete with swivel arm originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessorycamcorderflipflip videoFlipVideoGorillapodGorillapod VideoGorillapodVideohands-onjobyperipheralphotokinaphotokina 2010Photokina2010pocket camcorderPocketCamcordertripodVideoThu, 23 Sep 2010 07:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Flip updates UltraHD and MinoHD, rolls out new Designed for Flip accessories]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/flip-updates-ultrahd-and-minohd-rolls-out-new-designed-for-flip/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/flip-updates-ultrahd-and-minohd-rolls-out-new-designed-for-flip/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/flip-updates-ultrahd-and-minohd-rolls-out-new-designed-for-flip/#comments With pocket HD camcorders multiplying by the dozens (most with 1080p functionality), we were starting to think Flip, er Cisco had fallen asleep at the wheel (or the Slide!), but the category pioneer has finally gone and updated its core Flip MinoHD and UltraHD lines with some much-needed features. Starting on the lower end, the 4GB Flip UltraHD is now just $149 --it'll capture one hour of 720p video at 30fps. That's a great price, but it's certainly the least interesting of the bunch -- the more notable additions are baked into the $199.99 8GB UltraHD, which is 20 percent slimmer with a new rubber casing and finally (finally!) gained image stabilization. Flip's still not playing the raw specs game, though -- the 8GB Ultra shoots 720p/60 video, which Cisco says maximizes video quality while keeping file sizes easier to share. Sure -- we don't think a 1080p/30 mode would have overly complicated things, but Flip's all about one-button simplicity, after all.

The 8GB Ultra also sports a new FlipPort expansion port, which is the centerpiece of the "Designed for Flip" accessory program. All kinds of things can plug into the FlipPort; highlights of the launch lineup include a Scoshe wireless microphone, an iGo pico projector, and a SeaGate portable hard drive / storage extender. Cisco tells us the FlipPort will hit the other Flip models over time, and that it's expecting tons of Designed for Flip accessories -- beyond those for the new FlipPort, there will be a Bower magnetic wide angle lens and loads of new cases. It's an interesting sort of complexity to offer on a camera otherwise almost aggressive in its simplicity.

The MinoHD line also nabs the new image stabilizer and 720p/60 video mode -- the new silver 4GB MinoHD will retail for $179.99, while the matte black 8GB MinoHD will run $229.99. All the new models can be ordered on Flip's website today, and if personalization if your thing, each can be customized with different designs or an uploaded picture of your own. We can't say there's a lack of new stuff, and while we're still a bit confused by the absence of 1080p recording and a still shot mode, there's something to be said for the company's studious focus on simplicity. Whether 720p/60 video can hold up to the competition's 1080p is still a giant question mark, but we just got our review models and we'll let you know how things go later this week. Until then, enjoy some of the beauty shots below as well as the full press release after the break.

Gallery: Flip UltraHD and MinoHD hands-on

Gallery: Flip UltraHD and MinoHD press shots

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Flip updates UltraHD and MinoHD, rolls out new Designed for Flip accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcorderCiscoCisco SystemsCiscoSystemsDesigned for FlipDesignedForFlipflipFlip MinoHDflip ultra hdFlip UltraHDflip videoFlipMinohdFlipUltraHdFlipVideoMinoHdpocket camcorderPocketCamcorderMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Colorware finally points the rainbow gun at Flip Ultra, UltraHD up next]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/colorware-finally-points-the-rainbow-gun-at-flip-ultra-ultrahd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/colorware-finally-points-the-rainbow-gun-at-flip-ultra-ultrahd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/colorware-finally-points-the-rainbow-gun-at-flip-ultra-ultrahd/#comments It sure took 'em long enough, but Colorware has finally added the Flip Ultra pocket camcorder to its assortment of wares available to be doused in a rainbow's worth of hues. It's a fitting addition, of course, and those who'd prefer the HD version will be treated in the near future. For now, it'll cost you a Ulysses S. Grant (or more) to colorize your existing Flip Ultra, or $210+ to snag a minty fresh unit direct from Colorware. Best of all, you'll be able to paint the top, ring, bottom, back, cursor and button a different shade if you've got the cash, so hit that source link (or hop on past the break) if you're imagination is already whirring.

Gallery: Colorware Flip Ultra camcorder

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Colorware finally points the rainbow gun at Flip Ultra, UltraHD up next originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcordercolorcolorfulcolorsColorwareColorware pcColorwarePcFlip UltraFlip UltraHDflip videoFlipUltraFlipUltrahdFlipVideohd camcorderHdCamcorderpocket camcorderPocketCamcorderultra hdUltraHdvideoMon, 09 Aug 2010 03:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Cisco suggests WiFi Flip Video camera by Christmas, wants to integrate products with Apple's FaceTime]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/cisco-suggests-wifi-flip-video-camera-by-christmas-wants-to-int/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/cisco-suggests-wifi-flip-video-camera-by-christmas-wants-to-int/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/cisco-suggests-wifi-flip-video-camera-by-christmas-wants-to-int/#commentsA rambling Computerworld report from Cisco's Live! event is bringing us news of even more goodies, beyond the business and home tablets already revealed. In an interview with Marthin De Beer, Senior VP of Cisco's Emerging Technologies Group, De Beer strongly hints at a WiFi enabled Flip Video camera by the end of 2010. While he didn't say it in so many words, he did say, "We didn't buy Flip to have it be only a video recorder," adding, "I look forward to Christmas," when asked about a possible timeline. That seems clear enough.

The conversation then gets muddied when De Beer begins discussing video as a "pervasive play" for Cisco, something that will "ultimately span across everything we do." And in a bid to interoperate with all devices, including Apple's new handset and certainly future iOS devices, De Beer said, "We would absolutely love to integrate with FaceTime." When, is the question left unanswered. Until then Cisco plans to introduce a mobile Movi iPhone app to the App Store that ties back into Cisco's Tandberg SIP-based video conferencing solution. Now, maybe it's a stretch, but with Cisco slowly creeping into the consumer space, it's hard not to take away a sense that it will be introducing software and devices interoperable with its Silicon Valley neighbor's FaceTime solution in the not too distant future. Hit the source to read the interview in full.

Cisco suggests WiFi Flip Video camera by Christmas, wants to integrate products with Apple's FaceTime originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apappapp storeappleAppStorecamcordercameraciscofacetimeflip videoFlipVideoiosMarthin De BeerMarthinDeBeermovisipTANDBERGtelepresencevideo conferencingVideoConferencingwifiwifi flip videoWifiFlipVideoThu, 01 Jul 2010 05:36:00 EST<![CDATA[New Flip cams to launch in early April?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/new-flip-cams-to-launch-in-early-april/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/new-flip-cams-to-launch-in-early-april/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/new-flip-cams-to-launch-in-early-april/#comments The details are slim to none on this one, but we're all about a good pocket cam rumor. According to the usually-reliable Business Insider Cisco will launch a new set of Flip camcorders around the NAB show which runs from April 12-15, but we don't have any specs yet. Come on Cisco, now you've got us guessing not only about the future of the Internet, but also if your newest Flip will support 1080p. Told you we didn't know much, but we'll obviously be keeping an eye out for more.

New Flip cams to launch in early April? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcordercamcorderscamerasCiscocisco flip videoCiscoFlipVideoflip camflip cameraflip videoFlipCamFlipCameraFlipVideopocket camcorderPocket camcordersPocketCamcorderPocketCamcorderspurepure digitalPureDigitalrumorWed, 10 Mar 2010 20:11:00 EST<![CDATA[FlipShare TV review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/15/flipshare-tv-review/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/15/flipshare-tv-review/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/15/flipshare-tv-review/#comments Do you love funky proprietary software enough to force your loved ones to run it too? That's the question Cisco seems to be asking with the FlipShare TV, a new set-top box designed to help make sharing Flip videos super-simple for even the most basic user. Unfortunately, some puzzling design choices and big limitations combined with the less-than-wonderful FlipShare software make this seem like more of a hassle than it's worth. What do we mean? Read on for the full review.

Gallery: FlipShare TV unboxing and hands-on

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FlipShare TV review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ciscofeaturedfeaturesflipflip videoflipshareflipshare tvFlipshareTvFlipVideomedia streamerMediaStreamerpure digitalPureDigitalreviewset top boxset-top boxSet-topBoxSetTopBoxstreamerTue, 15 Dec 2009 12:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Next-generation Flip Video camcorder rumored to boast WiFi]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/next-generation-flip-video-camcorder-rumored-to-boast-wifi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/next-generation-flip-video-camcorder-rumored-to-boast-wifi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/next-generation-flip-video-camcorder-rumored-to-boast-wifi/#commentsOh c'mon, don't act surprised. It's just the natural evolution of things. Sony already upended the pocket camcorder market by adding GPS to one of its models, and now with Cisco at the helm (who, by the way, is a networking giant), it looks as if Flip Video's next product will sport an internal WiFi module. Granted, we were already assuming as much after listening to Pure Digital's founder speak of the device's future post-acquisition, but word on the street has it that a new Flip with WiFi will land sometime in 1H 2010. Furthermore, a Cisco spokesperson has been quoted over at Pocket-lint as saying that a new edition will feature "a large screen that slides to reveal the record and menu buttons underneath." We're guessing that we'll hear more about this mythical product as CES draws near, but that MinoHD you were about to buy? Yeah, might wanna lay off.

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Next-generation Flip Video camcorder rumored to boast WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcorderciscoflipflip videoFlipVideopocket camcorderPocketCamcorderpure digitalPureDigitalrumorwifiWed, 18 Nov 2009 14:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Cisco FlipShareTV streamer outed in FCC documents]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/30/cisco-flipsharetv-streamer-outed-in-fcc-documents/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/30/cisco-flipsharetv-streamer-outed-in-fcc-documents/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/30/cisco-flipsharetv-streamer-outed-in-fcc-documents/#comments Flip Video remote, meet your family. One of Cisco's latest FCC filings happened to keep its user manual outside the seal of confidentiality, giving us a pretty good look at FlipShareTV, a setup for streaming recorded video from the computer's FlipShare software, out the USB dongle transmitted wirelessly to the receiver connected to the TV... and that's about it. Nothing too thrilling here, and there's no indication of price or release date. More pictures below -- any Flip enthusiasts actually excited by this?

Gallery: Cisco FlipShareTV


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Cisco FlipShareTV streamer outed in FCC documents originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ciscofccflipflip shareflip share tvflip videoFlipShareFlipShareTvFlipVideomedia pcmedia pcsmedia streamermediapcmediapcsMediaStreamerstreamstreamerFri, 30 Oct 2009 00:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Flip MinoHD goes premium, we go hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/14/flip-minohd-goes-premium-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/14/flip-minohd-goes-premium-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/14/flip-minohd-goes-premium-we-go-hands-on/#comments Flip Video just launched a new "premium" take on the MinoHD -- it's fundamentally the same as the existing MinoHD, but with 8GB of storage, a bigger two-inch screen and an HDMI port, all wrapped up in either a sleek aluminum shell or a personalized design from the Flip website. The 8GB of flash means the MinoHD can now record up to two hours of 720p video, and while there's still no image stabilizer, it's not like that's stopped anyone from loving the MinoHD before. There's also a new version of the FlipShare software, which features an automatic Magic Movie mode that'll trim and edit before shooting your video to Facebook, YouTube and MySpace. We're sure the kids will love it, but we'd rather do things the old-fashioned way. The new premium model will sell for $229, while the original MinoHD remains on sale for $199 and the old-school Mino hangs back at $149. After some time playing around with one, we'd say you're well-justified in dropping the extra $30 here -- the newer case and screen are quite nice, and HDMI-out is nothing to sneeze at. It's still the same MinoHD as far as image quality goes, however, so don't walk into this one expecting any surprises -- and no fancy al-yoo-min-ium case will quell the need for a proper stabilizer in these things. Video after the break!

Gallery: Flip MinoHD goes premium, we go hands-on


Gallery: New Flip MinoHD press shots

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Flip MinoHD goes premium, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ciscoengadget videoEngadgetVideofeaturedfeaturedvideofeaturesflipflip minoflip mino hdflip mino hd premiumflip videoFlipMinoFlipMinoHdFlipMinoHdPremiumFlipVideohands-onminomino hdmino hd premiumMinoHdMinoHdPremiumpremium minohdPremiumMinohdvideoWed, 14 Oct 2009 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Flip Video remote control shows up at FCC -- bigger things to come?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/02/flip-video-remote-control-shows-up-at-fcc-bigger-things-to-co/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/02/flip-video-remote-control-shows-up-at-fcc-bigger-things-to-co/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/02/flip-video-remote-control-shows-up-at-fcc-bigger-things-to-co/#comments 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. See more pictures after the break.

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Flip Video remote control shows up at FCC -- bigger things to come? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Ciscoctv1rmFCCFlipFlip Videoflip video remoteFlip Video remote controlFlipVideoFlipVideoRemoteFlipVideoRemoteControlFoxconnhdotherspure digitalPureDigitalremoteremote controlRemoteControlRFspeculationFri, 02 Oct 2009 05:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Flip Video remote control shows up at FCC -- bigger things to come?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/02/flip-video-remote-control-shows-up-at-fcc-bigger-things-to-co/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/02/flip-video-remote-control-shows-up-at-fcc-bigger-things-to-co/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/02/flip-video-remote-control-shows-up-at-fcc-bigger-things-to-co/#comments 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.

Gallery: Flip Video remote control

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Apple sure took long enough to get to this, but just as rumored, the iPod nano is seeing a hotly-anticipated refresh today. The big addition? A camera that just so happens to shoot live video (but not stills, apparently). On the lower left of the new fifth-generation nano, you'll find the camera as well as a speaker and microphone, but unfortunately you'll have to sync it with your computer before you upload clips to YouTube. The camera-laden nanos will be available starting today in a rainbow's worth of hues (nine, if we're being precise), with the 8GB model pegged at $149 and the 16GB edition at $179 -- though, we should mention that yellow and red are Apple Store exclusives. Oh, and oddly / tragically enough, the iPod nano is officially the only dedicated iPod with a camera, leaving the iPod touch -- and every human on the planet -- scratching their head in befuddlement. Meanwhile, iPhone 3G users are equally bewildered by the fact that a mid-range iPod can shoot video while a fully-capable smartphone cannot.

As for other specs, you'll find a built-in FM tuner with Live Pause (!) and iTunes Tagging, a pedometer (you know, for that fancy Nike+ integration), VoiceOver, support for voice memos and a larger 2.2-inch display (up from 2.0-inches) with a 376 x 240 resolution. As for the camera, we're told that the video capture mode snags footage in VGA quality (640 x 480) H.264, with up to 30fps and AAC audio. If you're feeling fancy, there's also 15 real-time special effects including Sepia, Black and White, X-Ray, Film Grain, Thermal, Security Cam, Cyborg, Bulge, Kaleido and Motion Blur (among others). As for dimensions, the 5G nano remains identical to the 4G nano at 3.6- x 1.5- x 0.24-inches, though it somehow shaves a whopping 0.02 ounces as it climbs down from 1.3 to 1.28 ounces. Curious about battery life? Apple claims that the new nano can last up to 24 hours when playing back audio (same as 4G nano), while video playback should zap the rechargeable battery in just five hours (which is up an hour over its predecessor).

Update: Check out our first hands-on live from the event!

Gallery: 5G Apple iPod nano with video camera press shots


Gallery: iPod nano gets a video camera, larger display, FM tuner, more

Apple adds video camera, larger screen to new 5G iPod nano originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"I need help! I want a small pocket camcorder but I'm not sure which one to get. I don't want to fall into the hype of the Flip because I worry two hours won't be enough. What should I be looking for when considering a small camcorder and where can I get a good quality one with expandable memory? Thanks!"
The pocket camcorder arena has blossomed into something of a small giant here recently, with entries from Sony, Samsung, Kodak and Creative flowing in to compete with the Ultra HD. For those of you who've laid down the cheddar, why not share your experiences here in order to direct Lulu to making the right choice? Surely you won't pass on an opportunity to help a fellow nerd. Surely.

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Ask Engadget: Best pocket-sized camcorder out there? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The gang's all here, folks! Yes, it's been a rough couple weeks apart, but Josh, Paul, and Nilay have finally managed to reunite, and Engadget Podcast 158 is the happy result. Join the boys as they take Apple to task for its recent App Store shenanigans and the dismissal of Eric Schmidt from the board of directors, pick apart the Windows 7 upgrade matrix, and then shift into cruising gear for a run to The Shack and some quick thoughts on a trio of new cameras. Yeah, it's good to be back.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
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00:35:15 - Official Windows 7 upgrade chart is ridiculous
00:45:20 - The Shack! Radio Shack's current bid for relevance
00:52:43 - Nikon Coolpix S1000pj projector-cam beams into reality along with friends
00:59:28 - Kodak Zi8: Kodak Zi8 impressions: surprising functionality, but it's still a pocket camcorder
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>app storeappleAppStoreattcoolpixcoolpix s1000pjCoolpixS1000pjdockengadget podcastEngadgetPodcasteric schmidtEricSchmidtfccfeaturedfeaturesflip videoFlipVideogooglegoogle voiceGoogleVoicekodak zi8KodakZi8microsoftnikonparty showparty show dockparty-show dockParty-showDockPartyShowPartyShowDockphil schillerPhilSchillerpodcastpodcastsradio shackRadioShacksonythe shackTheShackwindows 7Windows7zi8Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:30:00 ESTEngadget Podcast 158Josh Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller01:11:03podcasts<![CDATA[Kodak Zi8 impressions: surprising functionality, but it's still a pocket camcorder]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/04/kodak-zi8-impressions-surprising-functionality-but-its-still/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/04/kodak-zi8-impressions-surprising-functionality-but-its-still/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/04/kodak-zi8-impressions-surprising-functionality-but-its-still/#comments We've been messing around with Kodak's latest pocket camcorder, the Zi8, and find the shooter to be an interesting hybrid. With a flip-out USB plug, HDMI out and an easily accessible SD card slot, this is clearly a "premium" mix of features for the class, but the $180 pricetag keeps the device firmly grounded in Walmart-friendly reality. Other odd perks like a line-in jack and 1080p have us scratching our heads -- but in a good way. Overall, we'd feel pretty comfortable saying the footage is about the best you can obtain at this pricepoint. Colors are great, the image stabilization isn't a gimmick (sorry, Flip), and if you squint hard enough you can almost believe the 1080p is 1080p. Still, the camera is hampered by its cheap approach to processing and compressing the footage it's taking in -- despite its limitations, we'd say the iPhone 3GS is besting most cheap pocket camcorders on this front, motion just looks much more fluid. But don't take our word for it, check out a couple of video samples after the break.

Gallery: Kodak's 1080p Zi8 HD pocket camcorder in hand

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Kodak Zi8 impressions: surprising functionality, but it's still a pocket camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>engadget videoEngadgetVideofeaturedvideofeaturesflip videoFlipVideohdtvimpressionskodakkodak zi8KodakZi8pocket camcorderPocketCamcorderpreviewvideozi8Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Kodak's 1080p Zi8 HD pocket camcorder in hand]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/29/kodaks-1080p-zi8-hd-pocket-camcorder-in-hand/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/29/kodaks-1080p-zi8-hd-pocket-camcorder-in-hand/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/29/kodaks-1080p-zi8-hd-pocket-camcorder-in-hand/#comments Yeah, you don't really need 1080p in a compact like this. You know it, we know it. Kodak probably knows it too. Still, it's always pretty wild to pick up a little piece like this and know it can shoot to a native resolution that our parents can't even pronounce. The new Zi8 is certainly bulky for a "pocket" camcorder, but makes up for it by sporting a rechargeable battery, line-in audio jack, HDMI out, 2.5-inch LCD and even keeping the pop-out USB plug around for old times sake. The perks of face recognition for improved exposure and gyroscope-based image stabilization are also pretty snazzy at this $180 pricepoint. We still aren't quite sold on the way this camera (like most of these compacts) processes video -- it seems to do a lot of damage to frame-to-frame motion, something that Apple fought off pretty well with the iPhone 3GS -- but we're going to take one home and test it out a little before we throw down a verdict.

Gallery: Kodak's 1080p Zi8 HD pocket camcorder in hand

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Kodak's 1080p Zi8 HD pocket camcorder in hand originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Zi6 is still fairly fresh in our memory banks, but Kodak's already looking ahead with its newly unveiled Zi8 pocket camcorder. The Flip Ultra HD competitor boasts 1080p recording this time around, in addition to usual features like face tracking, image stabilization, a 2.5-inch LCD display, and SD card slot. YouTube uploading is back, and joining it Facebook support, too. It'll be out in September in blue, red, and black colors for just a hair under $180.

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When we got wind of Cisco's $590 million acquisition of Flip Video-maker Pure Digital, we immediately came to grips with the fit. After all, Cisco's been dying to pull another Linksys for some time now, and what better to expand its consumer electronics presence than with a cheap-o camcorder that's ripe for the addition of WiFi. Bigwig (and Pure Digital founder) Jonathan Kaplan recently sat down to talk about the product's future, and unsurprisingly, he definitely mentions the integration of Cisco's "strengths" into the handheld camcorder. Furthermore, he's hoping that an entity as large as Cisco can get the Flip Video line overseas, and he's also quite big on "building the brand." The takeaway? Don't be alarmed when a WiFi-equipped, streaming-capable successor hits the scene at CES 2010, complete with automatic upload-to-YouTube functionality.

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Pure Digital founder talks of Flip Video's future originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Funny -- that patently absurd half a billion figure we heard tossed about earlier this month was low. In reality, Cisco has just announced its full intentions to acquire all of Pure Digital, the maker of the immensely popular Flip Video camcorder, for around $590 million in stock. According to Ned Hooper, senior vice president of Cisco's Corporate Development and Consumer Groups, the "acquisition of Pure Digital is key to Cisco's strategy to expand our momentum in the media-enabled home and to capture the consumer market transition to visual networking." To an outsider, the move may seem somewhat odd; after all, what's Cisco doing spending this much on a consumer product? Let's just say that uploading HD video requires loads of bandwidth, and Cisco's all about that. Expect the deal to close in Cisco's fiscal fourth quarter of 2009.

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Cisco acquiring Flip Video-maker Pure Digital for $590 million in stock originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Believe us people, popularity pays off. Just ask Pure Digital CEO Jonathan Kaplan, who is reportedly scrambling for ways to spend $80 million of the $500 million Cisco Systems is about to hand over in order to acquire the company. Granted, none of this has been confirmed just yet, but TechCrunch has it that the deal is all but done. Reportedly, Cisco's interested in bringing the firm into its portfolio in order to further push high-bandwidth using services. Obviously, user generated HD video fits pretty perfectly into that agenda. We suspect we'll be hearing more on the subject as the work week begins in earnest, but it sure sounds like Linksys is about to get a new cousin.

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First was the netbook craze -- suddenly, everyone was cool with a miniaturized laptop. Now, the same sentiment has apparently bled over to the camcorder realm, with the Mino HD, Zi6 and Vado HD all vying for that precious space in your front left pocket. The latter, Creative's latest, was recently reviewed over at CNET, and while it'd be wonderful to find a clear cut winner, critics simply couldn't say that it was definitively superior in all ways to Flip's formidable rival. In short, the Vado HD's video quality was slightly less awesome than that of the Mino HD, but the feature set on the Creative was found to be far superior. Before pulling the trigger on either, we'd have a peek at the read link to see what aspects are most important to you.

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Creative's Vado HD 720p pocket camcorder reviewed: toe-to-toe with Mino HD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First was the netbook craze -- suddenly, everyone was cool with a miniaturized laptop. Now, the same sentiment has apparently bled over to the camcorder realm, with the Mino HD, Zi6 and Vado HD all vying for that precious space in your front left pocket. The latter, Creative's latest, was recently reviewed over at CNET, and while it'd be wonderful to find a clear cut winner, critics simply couldn't say that it was definitively superior in all ways to Flip's formidable rival. In short, the Vado HD's video quality was slightly less awesome than that of the Mino HD, but the feature set on the Creative was found to be far superior. Before pulling the trigger on either, we'd have a peek at the read link to see what aspects are most important to you.

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Creative's Vado HD 720p pocket camcorder reviewed: toe-to-toe with Mino HD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Creative's recently unleashed Vado HD 720p pocket camcorder isn't dramatically different (design wise, anyway) than its predecessor, but it's obviously what's tucked inside that counts. Still, we have to admire the subtle but meaningful updates that Creative has applied here, and while beauty will strike everyone differently, we personally like the direction the Vado HD has taken. For a few more looks, saunter on down to the read link.

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Hands-on shots of Creative's Vado HD 720p pocket camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Creative's recently unleashed Vado HD 720p pocket camcorder isn't dramatically different (design wise, anyway) than its predecessor, but it's obviously what's tucked inside that counts. Still, we have to admire the subtle but meaningful updates that Creative has applied here, and while beauty will strike everyone differently, we personally like the direction the Vado HD has taken. For a few more looks, saunter on down to the read link.

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Hands-on shots of Creative's Vado HD 720p pocket camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For whatever reason, Pure Digital's Flip Mino has been a runaway hit. The video quality ain't that great, and it's downright bad in low-light scenarios, but there's something about the convenience factor that keeps folks coming. Now, there's one more reason to give this one a look over rivals: personalization. Thanks to a new partnership with CafePress, prospective buyers can customize their Flip Mino with a design of their own or choose one from thousands of professional designs, and contrary to what you're expecting, the service is completely free. In other words, you can finally get that pocket camcorder you've been wanting with your 2-week old girlfriend (or you skateboarding) plastered on there for not a dime more -- but who'll be laughing when it comes time to sell and upgrade?

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Customize your Flip Mino for free, regret it when eBay time comes originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been quite awhile since Pure Digital's YouTube-lovin' Flip Video Ultra came around, but folks looking for its rightful successor can finally stop peering around every bend in vain. Announced today, the Flip Mino checks in at just 4- x 2- x 0.6-inches and weighs 3.3-ounces -- a full 40% smaller than the previously mentioned Ultra. You'll also find 2GB of internal storage for holding an hour of footage, along with a sealed rechargeable Li-ion, 1.5-inch anti-glare screen, touch-sensitive buttons and a TV output to boot. As predicted, this pocket-friendly camcorder comes ready to upload to some of the most popular video sharing sites on the web, and users in the US can procure their own (in black or white) on June 5th for $179.99.

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Pure Digital introduces Flip Mino video sharing camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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People sure do love them some Flip Video cameras, and it looks like the company is getting set to cash in on that popularity with a new model dubbed the Minos, which was recently spotted in a B&H catalog with a due date of June 4. It's not clear what the Minos will offer over the existing Flip except a $179 price tag and your choice of a black or white casing, but here's hoping Flip handles all that fame responsibly -- no one want to see this guy go all Elvis and feature-bloated, you know?

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Flip Minos coming on June 4? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 May 2008 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At under $200, Pure Digital's recently announced Flip Video camcorders are already pretty inexpensive, but the company now looks to be trying to make them even cheaper for non-profit organizations -- as in free. That's the goal of the company's just announced Flip Video Spotlight program, which aims to give up to one million of the camcorders to non-profits and other non-governmental organizations over the next five years. Apparently, the initiative (which is set to get underway this December) will operate as a donor matching program, with donors (or the organizations themselves) able to purchase so-called Flip Video Spotlight Kits, which Flip Video will match one-to-one. Much like the OLPC program, Flip Video sees virtually no end to the benefits of its camcorders, with Pure Digital CEO Jonathan Kaplan saying the company believes "video can help change the world."

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Pure Digital announces million camcorder giveaway for non-profits originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Merely months after launching the Flip Video, Pure Digital is hitting back with the sleeker, sexier Flip Video Ultra. The ultra-compact camcorder touts "on-board software to enable editing, organizing, and seamless video uploading to AOL, YouTube and other video sharing sites," and even includes a video output for watching captures on TV. The device includes a flip-out USB port for connecting to your PC, is already available in white, pink, black and orange motifs for $149.99 (1GB) or $179.99 (2GB), and reportedly holds "60 minutes of full VGA-quality video" on the latter.

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Pure Digital reveals YouTube-friendly Flip Video Ultra camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When all else fails, repackage your device with some gimmicky new software and a new brand, then send it back into the field with a hyperbole-filled press release and see what sticks. That seems to be Pure Digital's plan here with the Flip Video, an exact replica of the drug store-friendly Point & Shoot cam, with a 30 minute version going for $120, and a 60 minute edition priced at $150. The main difference, other than that new Flip Video moniker, is some YouTube-friendly software that lets you edit and upload your videos to video sharing sites relatively pain-free. Of course, you can still do the photo lab thing and get your videos turned into a DVD, but Flip Video's video sharing thrust does seem to have a good eye for the current market, even if the actual tech is getting a little dated by now. The device should be available today.

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Pure Digital revisits Point & Shoot cam, unveils Flip Video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2007 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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