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more about #flip more comments → scoobydoo: This is what happens when you let Cisco screw around with consumer electronics. Just look how successful the Linksys media streamers were, or how gre... more » Sirobin: I like how it says Cisco confirmed it, and yet this article is tagged "uncomfirmed"... more » ilerrantriat: I don't see how the sliding form factor would look good on a video camera :/ more » Christopher Powers: Nice you did the Nano in there but you left out the iPhone 3Gs... more » iomatic, hey, I'm an idiot, but I'll comment anyway: Uh, just a minor point re: the Nano; VGA resolution would not explain color saturation ("dull" and "lifeless"), though it would explain lack of detail... more » ifteetylatun: Key to the Kodak is an audio in jack to provide an external mic, can't be said how valuable this can be! more » Ebichuman - イカせてみせます、今夜こそ！: I own a JVC Picsio, and I can concur on its crappiness. (Disclaimer : I got it with BicCamera gift cards, and that's the only mini cam they have). The... more » NotSoSiniSter: do skulls mean "deadful"? #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more » Angelo Perera: I looked at all these cameras at a Best Buy store in minnesota and decided on buying the Zi8 simply due to the fact that it was the highest resolution... more » billwilljr: I wish someone made a pocket video camera with an OPTICAL zoom, and auto focus. That alone has kept me from buying one. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more » fate47 - Meh.: I bought the Kodak Zi8 after the earlier review by Gizmodo. I bought it from Newegg (it's currently on sale at Target for $150) and a 16GB SDHC card.... more » redman042: I'd really like to hear your take on the iPhone 3GS capabilities compared to these other devices. My wife and I already owned an SD Flip camcorder bu... more » macpatrik: I have owned both the Zi8 and the Flip Ultra HD. And I can say your review is spot on. I do most of my shooting outdoor during the day and sometimes ... more » vladdybear: I don't even know why Apple stepped into the game with such crappy camera. #pocketcamcorderbattlemodo more » ninjagin: Nice review. I only have one point of contention: these packet camcorders will be around for a long time. There seems to be this assumption that conve... more » -
#flip
FlipShare TV Hands-On
Flip's new companion hardware to their pocket camcorders is a logical extension of the Flip brand. It brings Flip-taken videos (and nothing else) to a TV, and while some may find its simplicity refreshing, others will find it limiting. More » -
#rumor
Flip's Next Pocket Cam May Be a Wi-Fi Slider
Cisco, who makes the Battlemodo Champion Flip line of pocket camcorders, confirmed that next-gen Flips will have both Wi-Fi and a large sliding screen (though not touch), a significant departure in styling. I just hope they keep tactile buttons. [CrunchGear] -
#battlemodo
Ultimate Pocket Camcorder Comparison
Pocket camcorders are a hot holiday gift, but due to their nearly identical feature sets, it can be tough to tell which is best—so I tested seven of these humble unitaskers to make your decision easier. You're welcome. More » -
#review
Flip Mino HD Review: If it Ain't Broke...
Flip's followup to the successful, caveman-easy Mino HD is fundamentally the same product, slightly better. The improvements are welcome, but there are still some issues I wish Flip would address. More » -
#flip
Next-Generation Flip MinoHD: Sleeker Design, Double the Memory
The newest Flip MinoHD was just announced, and it's a lot like the first-gen, but with upgrades all around. You've got double the memory, a much sleeker aluminum design, bigger screen and HDMI port. Sweet! More » -
#flip
Unsightly Flip Video Remote Appears
It seems as if Flip Video is getting into some non-camcorder territory. My guess is that this Flip Video Remote that appeared on the FCC controls some sort of accompanying settop box. More » -
#concepts
Crazy Long-Lens HD Cam Concept Makes Flips and Vados Self Conscious
I'd be ready to give in my Flip MinoHD for thisPioneerhigh-def camcorder concept in a second. The palm-sized device has been designed with a pivoting lens which can be maneuvered with touchscreen controls. More » -
#review
Kodak Zi8 1080p Pocket Camcorder Review: Your Move, Flip
The gadget: A direct followup to the excellent Zi6 HD pocket cam, the Zi8 adds a 1080p 30fps mode, a lithium ion battery, image stabilization, HDMI-out and a mic jack. It's restyled too, and less pudgy. More » -
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#camcorders
Kodak Zi8 Wallops Flip With 1080p, Image Stabilizer and SD Slot
Kodak's almost-glimpsed product tease was indeed a new pocket cam, potentially their best yet. Launching with an MSRP of $180, it will overpower the Flip Ultra HD with 1080p recording, an electronic image stabilizer, SDHC card slot and other enhancements. More » -
#camcorders
Zoom Q3: Finally A Flip-Type Pocket Cam With Decent Audio
Our Battlemodo showed that while cheap pocket camcorder video quality has come a long way, audio quality is usually abysmal. The Zoom Q3 aims to change that with TWO directional microphones that can be focused much like a lens zooms.
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#camcorders
Samsung Barges Into Flip Territory With HMX-U10 1080p Pocket Camcorder
Samsung has finally joined the illustrious, bulging ranks of Flip-imitating manufacturers, announcing the HMX-U10, a 1080p-recording, 10-megapixel-shooting compact camcorder set to land in September. More » -
#ipodtouch
Ideas We Like: iPods With Cameras
Techcrunch is reporting, via "sources in Asia," that Apple is gobbling up huge numbers of camera sensors—the same ones used in the iPhone 3GS—for use in iPods. If Apple isn't really doing this, they should be. More » -
#weird
Santa LeBron Gifts Unsuspecting Teammates With Flip Mino HD Cams
It's probably just the latest of King James's half-hourly endorsement contract fulfillments, but it's still slightly weird to see the 'Bron at the 2009 MVP rostrum pulling Flip cams out of a Best Buy bag. More » -
#lightningreview
Flip UltraHD Camcorder Review
The Flip UltraHD is the true sequel to the cheap, crappy-but-good enough camcorder that's smuggled 13 percent of the market and was once our favorite cheap camcorder. More » -
#editorial
The New Mantra of Tech: It's Good Enough
A few months ago, I sat in a think tank with a group of distinguished digital camera experts. We were talking about the future of cameras, what was to come. More » -
#flipultrahd
Flip Ultra HD: Our Favorite Cheap Camcorder Goes HD
The most majorest problems with the Flip Mino HD are its squinty small screen and narrow lens, so seeing an HD rendition of our favorite cheap camcorder—the Flip Ultra HD—makes us happy. More » -
#dealzmodohack
Dealzmodo Hack: Overhaul Your Last-Gen BlackBerry
For most, cellphone trade shows mean carefree gadget porn. For some, they're an assault on beleaguered gadget egos. Last time we helped straggling WinMo users. Now, dear last-gen BlackBerry users, we're reaching out to you. More » -
#camcorders
Creative Vado HD Pocket Camcorder Now Available
The latest entrant into the compact, cheap camcorder running crew currently spearheaded by the Flip and all of its variants is now available—the Creative Vado shoots 720p, has HDMI-out and costs $200. -
#reviews
Flip MinoHD Lightning Review (So Easy, a Caveman Can Do It)
The Gadget: The Flip MinoHD, the most recognizable name in pocket camcorder's HD camera, it shoots 720p video on 4GB of built-in memory. More »
