What MegaStars Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Aniston have in common? They are all flipping over Pure Digital Flip camera's! Other Flip fanatics include Rosie O'Donnell, Pamela Anderson and the campaign of Barack Obama …
It's not just celebrities who are turning on the flip … Rave reviews have come from all corners of the world's media, Time magazine, ABC News and Extra TV to the Wall Street Journal, CNN and USA Today.
With product evangelists like that is perhaps not surprising that Pure Digital has sold its one millionth Flip Video camcorder! The Flip was the number one best-selling camcorder on Amazon since its launch, and shows the popularity of the camera no sign of abating.
In fact, Flip just released their newest model and thinner yet, the Flip Mino. (pronounced "Minnow"). The Flip camera has been shooting and sending videos easier than ever. They have simplified the world of online video and leveled the playing field so that everyone can play!
Shooting video with the Flip could not be easier, and simple interface makes the camera recording a breeze. Just point, file Press and shoot! When you're done, "flip" the valve open USB port, plug it into your computer and upload video instantly on the Web. The built in Flip software even gives you the ability to quickly and easily upload your video directly on YouTube, AOL Video and – with Flip Mino new law, you can download at MySpace, too!
It's convenient, easy to use and affordable. No wonder consumers and the media are gushing over the flip …
In July 2008, for example, Flip has won the Business Week IDEA (International Design Excellence Awards) honored the gold in the category of entertainment. BusinessWeek raved:
"This is the first camcorder to simplify the process capture and share video. With integrated software, allows the Ultra Edition, the organization and seamless download to AOL, YouTube and other video sharing sites. Challenged to develop a product that communicates simplicity in a fun and friendly way friendly, the design team focused on the form factor, ergonomics and control layout. The result is a very compact that can fit into any pocket and provide unmatched portability and intuitive use for capturing, editing and sharing of high quality video. "
The Flip has also been high on the list of TIME magazine "25 Gotta Have Travel Gadgets" calling the mini-camera "so easy a technophobic wife can use it." Here are this time had to say about the new Flip Mino model:
"Finally, a video camera so easy, a technophobic wife can use it. Precisely the point Flip Mino, a package of Cigarette size video recorder that is essentially built around a big, fat, red Record button: It is better to have a video camera that you are cute throw in your purse and use, instead of a large complicated beast that stays home. Two gigabytes of internal memory provides 60 minutes of a record time. A rechargeable battery lasts about four hours and an integrated USB jack on the device allows you to connect to a PC or Mac and upload Automatically movies riveting grandfather, Ernie standing in front of a restaurant on the Left Bank to MySpace, YouTube or AOL.
News and U.S. & World According to that report, no video camera is easier to use than the flip. The magazine's David LaGesse gushes: "The Flip has made its mark with its ease of use. I know from experience that a 6-year-old can handle it. Press the red button to record; push again to stop. Press the play button to see the clips. Plug the USB connector built into a PC and a few mouse clicks later you have video online. "
So what are you waiting for? Whether you go for the new 180 (USD) Mino, or earlier and less $ 130 – $ 150 Ultra you should get a flip!
Lou Bortone is an award-winning writer and video producer with over 20 years experience in marketing, branding and promotion. As an online video expert, Lou helps entrepreneurs create video for the web at http://www.TheOnlineVideoGuy.com – You can get your own free guide to the Flip at http://www.FlipCamTips.com
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