Flip Video

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The Flip Video camera is a simple digital camcorder made by Pure Digital Technologies.[1] A preliminary version was originally released as the "Pure Digital Point & Shoot" video camcorder on May 1, 2006.[2] The camcorder was then officially released as the Flip Video a year later.[3] On September 12, 2007, the Flip Ultra, was released.[4]. The Flip Ultra has been the best-selling camcorder on Amazon.com since the day of its debut, caputuring about 13% of the camcorder market.[5]

It captures video in 640x480 resolution at 30 frames per second. It uses 2 AA batteries. It lacks a memory card extension slot but can be connected to a computer with its pop-out USB connector, without the need for a cable. It is simple to use, lacking most of the features of more advanced cameras. Depending on memory size, the current ("Ultra") model camera retails for $130 (1 GB flash memory for about 30 minutes of video) or $150 (2 GB flash memory).[5][6]

Accessories for the Flip Video camera include an underwater case, a tripod, a bicycle helmet attachment, and a velvet case[7].

A smaller version of the Flip, the Flip Video Mino, was released on June 4, 2008. The Mino is 40% smaller than the Ultra and uses an internal rechargeable battery instead of AA batteries.[8]

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  1. ^ Boehret, Katherine. "An Easier Way to Make and Share Videos.", Wall Street Journal, September 12, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-19. 
  2. ^ Mossberg, Walter; Katherine Boehret. "The Video Camera Revised", Wall Street Journal, May 3, 2006. Retrieved on 2008-06-04. 
  3. ^ Pure Digital Technologies Unveils Flip Video
  4. ^ Flip Video - Press
  5. ^ a b Pogue, David. "Camcorder Brings Zen to the Shoot.", New York Times, March 20, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-03-20. 
  6. ^ The Flip Video Store - Flip Video Ultra Camcorders
  7. ^ The Flip Video Store - Accessories
  8. ^ Stone, Brad. "Start-Up Releases Smaller Version of Flip Camcorder", New York Times, June 4, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-06-04. 


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