Kathleen, have you put your toe in the water yet?  I'm still holding out but who knows.

Kate, ok you have now become my techno-queen. Explain to me how a Flip video camcorder is different than "standard" VHS-C and other camcorders? Does it store to disk which you upload to the PC? I understand camcorders I just don't understand the Flip. I really do give a flip. How do you break up the 2 GB of memory, start/stop. I see you use the USB to transfer the file over.

So the apps software does all the interoperability stuff to create a YouTube video?

Man, I don't know which one to get. Smaller does not really mean a lot, but I like the idea of the recharging Mino.....decisions, decisions.........

VA is in the house. I definitely need a Flip Video Camcorder Kathleen. But I just brought a Canon Digital camera three weeks ago. But I need something to make videos that I can post online. Great post.

Thats awesome! Thanks for the post I will check these out!

Kate, this is a wonderful toy. I've had mine since April - and it's a piece of cake to work. Great tool....;-)

Hi Marchel...Buying is easy for me.  That was a snap.  Let's see, I've had my Flip Mino for about 10 days and only took a tiny video of one of my sons.  He took me out for a three hour brunch on Saturday and I showed him my newest acquisition.

About time I really tried it out...how about on a listing?  Now that would make sense.

Kate

Kate......these little gagets have become so affordable and add volumns to our business.

Hi Gary...Any more questions like that and I will have to remove this post.  I think I led you on!

Here comes my very non-techie answer.  There is a little thing that goes into the USB port when you want to charge the camcorder.  It takes three hours using the computer or you can buy a charger and charge it in an outlet in two hours.

You are even able to connect this to your television.  The cables are provided.  Sounds pretty good.

There are some simple instructions included with photos and it also says you can click help inside the Flip Video Program, wherever that is, for detailed instructions.

OK.  I did find out that little thing is called the USB arm.

Are you taking back my title?

Kate (the Queen of all Non-Techies)

P.S.  As I was folding up the little instruction booklet I saw the site I'll definitely need, theflip.com/support.

Hi David...I think the Flip Ultra does the same thing but check to be sure.  It has the USB arm and is definitely cheaper and if you don't care about size (they are almost identical anyway) you might just as well go with the Ultra.

Good luck.

Kate

Hi Lanre...I'm curious, what does 'VA is in the house' mean?

If you do feel that you need something for videos this might just be the answer for you.  They are about as inexpensive as you can get right now and I love the smallness.  I've only read good things about them from others here on the Rain that are using them.

I'll be interested in knowing if you decide to get one.

Kate 

Hi Nathan...I have a feeling you will like what you see.  Let us know if you take the leap too.

Kate

Hi Teri...Thanks for telling me.  I'll check out some of your posts to see what you've done with yours.  It's good hearing one more person likes it.

Kate

Hi Pam...That would be the icing on the cake.  Sounds like I might have fun with this and make it pay for itself over and over again.

Kate

I read Tracys post, but I didn't catch the fact she got the mino. I should have paid more attention to the little thing. Sounds lovely, but as the proud owner of two of the others, I'll wait until they die. Wish I had known about the smaller one. Very cool !

Kate, I've now got 3 Flip Video cameras!  I didn't know about the Mino.  Looking forward to seeing some of your videos.

Sounds very cool. I will have to go check one of these out. Although my Casio digital camera takes pretty good video & sound already.

Kathleen, Thanks for the link, I am going to order....and then hope I can figure it out :)  Those videos look like SO much fun!

Hi Kate,
I've put it off long enough, I'm taking the plunge.  Thanks for the nudge.

I'm really interested in purchasing one....I just need to do it!  :)  BTW, what is the "new localism" about?

Hi Missy...Tracy mentioned it in the title.  You are just fine with what you have.  The Mino is only a little more than 2 ounces lighter and slightly smaller.  The reason I got it is because it's out now but no one needs to update if the have the Ultra.

As they say, it is what you do with it and you a great job.  I have done nothing!!!

Kate

Hi Brian...It really isn't any different.  Like everything else, it depends on the operator.  That's bad news in my case.

Why three?  I'm curious.  Is it because they run for 60 minutes and you do not want to be caught without a Flip?

Kate

Hi Kevin...That's true, most of our digital cameras have very good video capabilities.  Why we are flipping out over the Flip is beyond me.  It really is small and even though I often have both cameras with me (a larger one and pocket size) this slips into my pocket very easily.

Kate

Hi Carole...Tracy's post will be very helpful.  Hopefully you will check prices before you buy.  As I mentioned amazon.com has very good prices and there may be even better ones out there.

Kate

Hi Cynthia...Great.  Join the club.  I'll be looking forward to what you produce (I've already made a movie producer out of you).  You always represent quality.

Kate

Hi Debi...I'm going to encourage you.  I think you really be happy with it.  Of courwe, I haven't really used it but it is neat and others seem to be doing a super job with it.

Kate

P.S.  The new localism...I've looked at it.  I like the look, however, there seem to be some clitches to be worked out.  I p osted something new to it yesterday and it still does ot appear.

Hi Kate, the prices certainly are reasonable.  I used one of the price comparison sites to get mine!  Also, thanks for the mention too!

PS.  Try finding yourself or anything else on Localism.  I'm a bit disappointed.   Did you know they are going to charge a fee to be the featured agent in your area? 

Hi Tracy...Glad to mention your post.  That's how we all learn and promote one another as you well know.  Hopefully they will be encouraged to join your new group.

I still have to begin using my Flip.

Do you mind saying what you paid for yours and where you got it?  It might help others that are contemplating a purchase.  I thought amazon.com had very good prices but I didn't do a comparison.  So often when I have I end up back at amazon.com anyway.  I find the prices good, the service excellent, and the free shipping is an added value.

Ah, localism.com and the new fees for featuring.  That's going to be a hard pill to swallow after all this free time.  I suspect it was inevitable.

Kate

Kate, I have a little guy I'm bringing to the beach with me.  Should be fun!

Kate, I won one in the Active Rain 2008 Video Contest for 2008.  The second one was sent to me by Active Rain for the Makeover2Takeover Contest.  Unfortunately both of those malfunctioned and I recently sent them back to the company for repair/replacement.  I bought the third myself in the meantime so as not to be without one.

Regardless, having at least two is beneficial so my wife and I don't need to share.  She likes to use it too for her dance student clients.

Hi Pat...What beach?  I love the beach.  Well, I love the water period.

Have a great time, take plenty of videos and photos to share with us.

Kate

Hi Brian...Thanks for answering my question.  You took me by surprise.  I'm always asking in the comments and seldom getting answers.

I imagine it is just as addictive as the digital camera is.  I'm always taking photos even if no one else ever sees them.

I imagine it would be very useful for your wife.  It would be very helpful for students to see what they are doing right or wrong quickly.  Good idea.

Kate

So how is the quality of the video?  I'm thinking of getting one too!

Kate,

I'm still in the dark ages when it comes to video, but I'm thinking about it.

Mike in Tucson

I bought one of these for my daughter when they first came out. I was surprised how well it worked... and it's super easy to use.

Hi Kate - thanks for sharing about Amazon on these prices.  I have no idea which one would be best for me.  I'm a little leery of video, but only because I've never tried it and don't have a video camera.  I'm going to go check out Tracy's post, too.  Maybe your post will make me take the plunge...

Ann

Thanks Kate! I'm still researching the video choices.  I'd like to see some great videos before I take the plunge. Enjoyed your post.

Itching to dive into the video game but no absolutely nothing about it.  Thank you for your post.  I'm taking notes and appreciate the information.

I'm going to try and christen mine today at a Washington Nationals game.  'Gonna spend a lot of time reading hints today on ActiveRain before I go!  Thanks for this, and especially the links.

Thanks for the great info.  I've thinking about getting one for a while now and I just can't seem to pull the trigger.