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Flip MinoHD

 

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  • User Score (985)
    7.3 7.3 from 985 reviewers
  • Expert Score (31)
    7.7 7.7 from 31 reviewers
  • Design (4)
    9.1 9.1 from 4 reviewers
  • Value for money (36)
    7.3 7.3 from 36 reviewers
  • Features (38)
    7.5 7.5 from 38 reviewers
  • Ease of use (34)
    8.2 8.2 from 34 reviewers
  • Performance (5)
    7.9 7.9 from 5 reviewers
  • Picture quality (37)
    7.9 7.9 from 37 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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Users:
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7-8
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Steve's Digicams

    Steve's Digicams
    17 November 2010

    The MinoHD is a tiny little HD video camera that captures some nice clean 720p video. This unit is almost identical in features to the UltraHD model, just a bit smaller. Read more

    • Captures clean 720p HD video, Performs well outdoors and in, thanks to fast f/2.4 lens, Easy to operate once you get use to touch-sensitive controls, Records up to 2 hours of HD video with no need for external memory, HDMI...
    • Mic picks up a good amount of background noise, No optical zoom, HDMI cable sold separately, Does not feature a card slot for memory expansion, No still image capture mode (only taking still frames from stored videos), Bat...

  2. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    7.5/10
    19 February 2009

    The quality of this little cam may take you off guard, but so will the price. The company that pioneered the pocket-sized flash video camera has taken it a step further with the MinoHD, a pint-sized camcorder that shoots 720p... Read more

    • Lightweight; ultra-slim and pocketable; excellent detail in videos; incredibly intuitive
    • No image stabilization; poor color; pricey for its features

  3. maximum pc

    maximum pc
    9.0/10
    28 April 2009

    We’re big fans of Flip Video’s incredibly easy-to-use pocket-size video cameras, but it’s been difficult to wholeheartedly recommend them given the superior video capabilities of today’s point-and-shoot digicams. Read more

    • Super portable and spontaneous HD video in your pocket.
    • Needs stabilization and HDMI port.

  4. LAPTOP Magazine

    LAPTOP Magazine
    8.0/10
    2 December 2008

    Although Pure Digital kicked off the YouTube camcorder craze with the original Flip Mino, it was soon bested by other models that offered 720p resolution. Read more

  5. Wired

    Wired
    26 April 2009

    Pure Digital’s year was more awesome than yours. The undisputed king of the cheap pocket handycam sold more than a million units, raked in a reported $100 million (double the company’s take in 2007), and has been lavished... Read more

    • Twice the resolution (1280 x 720) and twice the memory (4GB) of its predecessor. Incredibly sleek. Infinitely pocketable. Intensely light in the hand. Significant boost in color and detail, especially up close, compared to...
    • No HDMI. Only 30fps. 1.5-inch screen makes playback annoying. Internal Li-ion battery gives half as much shoot-time as standard Mino. 2x digital zoom results in a picture that’s noisier than a Jackson Pollack. Front-side r...

  • User Reviews

  1. No Not Buy.

    Bestbuy
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: HELMETRON, Bestbuy
    22 September 2011

    Purchased this a week ago. No option to change video resolution. Can not playback videos unless you have a powerful pc. It worked on my laptop but is very choppy on my home machine that has a pentium 4. Read more

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  2. Great for everyday

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: mserussell, Amazon
    3 weeks ago

    Arrived quickly and in excellent condition. The camera works perfectly. I like that I can turn off the sound and recording light. It looks great on the tv, but you'll need to purchase an HD cord. It doesn't come with one. Read more

  3. "One of the BEST MiniHD Pocket Cams Out there."

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: DOMINUCE, CNET
    16 July 2011

    Other then the Lack of Stability issue's it's One of the BEST Mini Cam corders on the Market today. As I only paid $99 for mine which is the 4GB version I'm looking forward to many o Nights recording. away. Read more

    • Small & Portable. Software included on the Cam itself. HDMI input+ a Tripod mount.
    • Well I have the 4GB Mino so i only get & 1hr of recording time. BUT..that's not TO bad. No IMAGE stability.

  4. AWESOME!!! LOVE IT and worth the money!

    Abes of Maine
    10/10
    Reviewer: TK the skier!, Abes of Maine
    30 December 2009

    This is the best tiny camcorder! Got it for Christmas and already took video of the kids as well as using it at the top of the ski slopes! It ROCKS!!!! And totally woth the money. Read more

    • Great Features, Great Picture Quality
    • No cords or charger

  5. not too bad

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Newegg
    8 January 2011

    Not a bad price for what it is. A step above cell phone video, not quite as good as an actual camcorder would be. The usb plug built in to the camera seems like it's going to break off while you have it plugged in because of... Read more

    • Good picture quality, and you don't need to install the software that's included to transfer the videos. Windows sees it as an external storage drive.
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  • Manufacturer's Description

The new Mino HD features image stabilization and enhanced resolution for incredibly clear and steady video. Pre-loaded FlipShare™ software makes it easy to organize, edit and share your videos.

  • Shoot up to 1 hour of incredible HD video on the easy-to-use Mino HD
  • The sleek and slim design fits in any pocket or purse so you can carry it anywhere
  • Comes with 4 GB of built-in memory; no additional memory needed
  • Now with image stabilization so you can guarantee smoo…

Specifications

  • Internal Memory:
    4GB (1 hr)
  • Screen Size:
    2.0" (transflective TFT)
  • Screen Resolution:
    320 x 240 pixels
  • Video Resolution:
    1280 x 720 pixels
  • Frame Rate:
    60 frames per second (constant frame rate, progressive scan)
  • Image Stabilization:
    Yes
  • Video Bitrate:
    8.8Mbps (average - auto adaptive algorithm)
  • Video Format:
    H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, saves as MP4 file

Release Date

  • First seen
    9 June 2008

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