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 I don't recommend buying this August 22, 2009
James Malcolm
I had 2 of these fail. The first one was replaced under warranty. The 2nd one which had the exact same problem (wouldn't power on) was out of warranty. All this happened between 4/08 and 6/09. I was told that they are not repairable and there was nothing they could do for me. No offer of a special replacement price or anything. They act like they have a repair service.....they don't. If it fails within 6 months you will get a replacement. After that you are out of luck.
 A flip for the flip August 21, 2009
M. Sorenson
While not nearly in the ballpark of more elaborate (and expensive) camcorders, this little pocket-size device is quite serviceable. The flip is easy to use and the resolution is actually better than one might think. Downloading clips is quite easy through the use of the built in USB, although I would suggest using an extension cable rather than trying to directly connect the device to a PC. Have used the flip at baseball games and at an Air and Water show. The clips have turned out well, although I would suggest using it for close up type recording. The zoom feature is limited, but using it to film family and friends has turned out very well. The battery life is actually longer than one might think and starting and stopping recording could not be easily. So, overall a very good device for recording events that are in close proximity with ease of use being a strong point. Update: After three months, the LCD on the product stopped functioning. The screen is not repairable and Flip Video offers no repair options, with only a 90 day warranty. The recorder still functions, but without the ability to see what one is filming, it is problematic.
 Great buy!!! August 20, 2009
Bargain shopper (California)
This camera is compact and records excellent quality video! I can't believe how reasonable the cost was, plus it operates on regular batteries no charging device required!!!!
 Flip Video review August 19, 2009
David Wainwright
My [...] son did this review. He likes how it can connect with a computer with the built in USB. He doesn't like you only get 30 minutes of video time.
Flip Camera's Dirty little secret. August 19, 2009
Red Raven (portland OR)
I asked this question over a month ago(using the flip customer service email) and never got a response. Here we go again:
That is: Why is it that when I send someone a video using the flip software, that a short time later, the video EXPIRES!?? What an annoying surprise that was! I made some short 'how to set up' videos to include with emails I send to customers, and I started getting complaints that when they clicked on the thumbnails to open the video segments they got the 'video expired' message.
I love this camera...and would like to keep using it and sending videos...except now that I know they are DOOMED to expire(unlike the many videos I have sent via other cameras and software)I have not used it since. Why would I want to take a video with a camera with software that will do THAT to the videos I need to send? I thought that when a person received a video that it was their decision whther to keep it or get rid of it. Seems like the Flip software makes that decision 'for' us...and NOWHERE in the info with the camera is there any mention of this.
So... 12 video segments i had done with the flip; sent only to have them expire...had to be redone with my sharp camcorder; resent. I was not real happy about that. neither were my customers who had to wait for me to have the time to redo what was sabotaged by Flip software.
Please explain why videos sent in emails expire? What is the reason for this...I just don't get it. It felt like a 'dirty trick' when my videos started disappearing from others ability to view what I had sent to them.
I have A Flip 30 min(Ultra) and was going to buy my girlfriend a 60 minute, until I learned(the hard way)about this, what I would call a major flaw (or at least a negative irony to the 'convenience' this camera is sold as offering) in the overall consideration of this video camera. Too bad...because otherwise it is great(except the stop record button which works about half the time).
I notice your 800 number in the info I got with the camera is no longer valid and no new one is listed for me to call. So I am emailing again. I am hoping that I get an answer this time?
I am posting this to a few forums and if I get an answer I will be happy to post that as well.
look fwd to your response.
thanks.
'Disappointed Flip Purchaser'
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