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Product Reviews:
Flip MinoHD Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Chrome) |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Wonderful camera however ...
Comments: The Flip is a great camera, however keeping it steady is an issue. I strongly endorse a decent tripod or, better yet, a pocket-sized gizmo called a readysteady. |
Rating: 2 (out of 5)
Summary: Awesome little camera, however...
Comments: I have had the Flip MinoHD for a little over a year now and it has been a great little camera. Although it does not feature any "steady-cam" capabilities like almost all larger camcorders, the picture quality is still great. Also, while I often wished the camera would have a greater zoom, it still did the job of getting closer than I could have to many events. Based on my experiences until yesterday (like I said, over a year of use), I would give the product5stars all the way.
however... after I uploaded some video yesterday, I left the Flip plugged into the computer for charging, watched the white light blink for a few seconds and then started working on something else on the computer. About an hour later, my Mac shows me a window that says (basically), "Please do not unplug peripherals until you eject them 1st." It was referring to my Flip. I had not unplugged it, however it was no longer listed as a device. I unplugged it and tried to turn it on. Not a blink anywhere. Needless to say, after plugging it in various laptops and such, leaving it plugged in for hours at a time, checking the boards to see if anyone else had this problem (which many have) and trying e possible fix out there, I contacted their tech support via chat. The nice person confirmed that I had a dead Flip.
Seriously? A year-old camera? It was just out of the warranty period so... tough luck.
This is why I give the product2stars. I am not alone in this. Look to see how many people have actually had to use their warranty to replace their Flips. Look to see how many people had these issues right after the warranty period. Yes, it's a great camera, however only while it lasts.
A $200 camera? Really? |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Nice simple portable video camera
Comments: I got this camera to film my kids who are always doing something cute. The best thing about this video camera is the size and easy of use. I can quickly pull it out and start filming. The price was right at under $200.
The only issue is the battery life. If I take it on a trip and do not have a computer top charge it, it seems to die before I even fill the memory. This is will some replaying. There is not way to charge it without USB, so if you are on vacation and do not have your computer, it isn't ideal.
Besides that, I love this camera for how easy and affordable it is. It is in my pocket where ever I go when my kids are with me. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Flip is great while it last, then it's over.
Comments: This is my second Flip Mino. It is the perfect mini-camcorder except for the fact that it cannot be serviced once the battery dies. great thing I discovered the Square Trade warranty!! |
Rating: 2 (out of 5)
Summary: Two down in a year
Comments: purchased this product for my wife as a birthday present. It died within3and half months. Sent it back to the company for a replacement - that went without a hitch. However...it has now died again - 12 months later. It will not turn on . I have tried resetting it per customer service - to no avail... Time to try a different company. |
