Flip Video Mino Series Camcorder

A fun way to make a home movie, literally in the palm of your hand

by Phoebe Assenza

A new breakthrough in the world of compact, easy-to-operate camcorders, the Flip Video Mino is among the sleekest and simplest of the lot. Only a few inches longer than the average still-photo digicam, the Flip has a 1 1/2-inch LCD screen and touch-sensitive buttons for recording and instant playback. The Flip also comes with built-in software with which your grandchildren can edit and upload videos with just a few clicks. It plugs directly into a Mac or PC with an attached USB plug, so there are no wires to hunt around the house for — and because it’s all about being small and easy, it holds up to 60 minutes of footage (depending on the model) without any tapes or memory cards.