Unboxing the New Flip Mino HD
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Look at what we just got in the mail. It’s the just-announced newest version of the Flip Mino HD. I’ve only played around with it for a few minutes, but I think it’s safe to say that Pure Digital (now owned by Cisco) really got the pocket camcorder’s looks right this time out.
The first Flip looked fairly cheap–almost disposable. The first-generation Flip Mino and its aesthetically identical counterpart, the Flip Mino HD, was a marked improvement. But the device still looked a bit dated, like something that might be branded by Radio Shack back in the 90s.
This device, on the other hand, is quite slick, with its brushed metal finish. The HDMI port has made its way down to the bottom of the device–there are no additional video or audio out ports on the camera. The rear features a larger LCD and the same touch-sensitive buttons as the earlier version of the Mino.
The device also feels a lot more solid than its diminutive predecessor. You don’t get the feeling that this camcorder is going to fall apart in your pocket.
We’ll be bringing you a hands-on review of the device in the near future at PCMag.com. In the meantime, check out a slew of close-up shots, after the jump.
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