Although the details are few and far between, it looks like Flip, the folks behind those cutesy pocket sized camcorders, are about to release a set top box for the living room TV.  But unlike the Apple TV and a many set top boxes this one won’t be Internet connected, at least according to the pics.  Nope, you’ll plug a USB stick into your laptop and wireless stream your recorded films to the main unit and the third component will act as a remote.

More pics after the ‘leap’

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Yesterday, Flip Video updated their MinoHD camcorder.  At the core it’s very similar to the original MinoHD, but this one, the Premium edition, sports a larger 2-inch screen (it was 1.5-inch), 8GB of storage (good for up to 2 hours of 720p movies), HDMI port and an aluminum case that can be modded with your own personal touch before arrival.  They’ve also updated the camera’s video editing software (now 3.5) as well as the price, which is now $229, up from $199.  And fear not, they’re still selling the original MinoHD, which remains at the same price.

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In proper Flip fashion, JVC has brought us their new PICSIO GC-FM1 camcorder to slip into our pockets and record HD video whenever we please.  Looking rather candy-coated and bedazzled this little guy still packs a might tech punch.

Weighing only 95 grams and measuring a mere 53mm x 97mm x 17mm, your pants will only show the bulge that’s meant to be seen.  Using a 8 mega-pixel sensor to capture still photos, the GC-FM1 uses a 2 mega-pixel sensor to record video at 1080p in MPEG-4, AVC, and H.254 formats.

Sporting a 2″ LCD screen for instant viewing, there’s also a HDMI port for TV connectivity.  SDHC compatibility is in there too and you can also choose to record in VGA and QVGA modes.

No word on pricing or availability at this moment.

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The vertical pocket sized camcorder has caught on like a bad case of the bird flu.  Entering the market today is Samsung with their HMX-U10.  I know what you’re thinking: “Flip already has this market cornered”.  Well, you’re partially right, but what makes the HMX-U10 unique is its ability to capture 1080, not 720 HD video, something never before seen in a camcorder of this type.  Much like the Flip and Sony’s version, it appears to lack any sort of optical zoom and probably will suffer from the shakes like an alcoholic on a two day dry spell.

Nonetheless, the little $200 wonder can snap 10 megapixel photos via a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, has a simple one button YouTube upload, a 2-inch LCD and encodes in the always friendly H.264 codec.  Memory?  Yeah, you’ll have to bring that, but with an SD card slot your recording times are unlimited, pending any battery issues.

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Verizon Wireless will bring the Blackberry Flip 8230 to their network on June 19th.  Price for the first flip Blackberry will be $129.99 after a $70 mail-in-rebate and 2-year contract signing.  The major features for the 8230 include dual LCDs, 2MP camera, microSD card slot, SureType QWERTY keyboard and media player.

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VERIZON WIRELESS CUSTOMERS WILL FLIP FOR THE NEW 3G-ENABLED BLACKBERRY PEARL FLIP SMARTPHONE

Verizon Wireless Delivers the Full Power of a BlackBerry Smartphone in a Popular Flip Design

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and WATERLOO, Ontario – Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) announced today the BlackBerry® Pearl™ Flip 8230 smartphone will be available on the nation’s largest 3G broadband network beginning June 19.  The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 features the industry’s leading mobile e-mail and messaging solution combined with rich multimedia capabilities and the high-speed connectivity of Verizon Wireless’ broadband network in a popular flip design.

Available color: Silver

Key features:
·         Two high-resolution color displays; the external LCD lets customers preview incoming messages without opening the handset
·         2.0 megapixel camera with zoom, flash and video recording capabilities; video recording requires a microSD™ card, which can be purchased separately
·         Large SureType® QWERTY keyboard for easy typing and dialing
·         Advanced media player for music, videos and pictures
·         microSD/SDHC card slot with support for up to 16 GB of memory per card
·         BlackBerry® Internet Service and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support
·         Voice-activated dialing and speakerphone capabilities

Lifestyle features:
·         Easy mobile access to Facebook®, MySpace and Flickr®, as well as popular instant messaging services (e.g. Yahoo!® IM, AIM®, Google Talk and Windows Live Messenger™)
·         Support for BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for the BlackBerry Pearl Flip.  Categories include games, entertainment, social networking and sharing, news and weather, productivity and much more
·         BlackBerry® Media Sync allows for easy syncing of music collections to the BlackBerry Pearl Flip (certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies)
·         Visual Voice Mail to help customers prioritize their messages
·         VZ NavigatorSM-capable, which means customers get audible turn-by-turn directions to more than 15 million points of interest; customers can also get directions to any address in the U.S. and share the directions with others

Pricing and availability:
·         The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone will be $129.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.  Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
·         VZ Navigator is available for $9.99 monthly access, and Visual Voice Mail is available for $2.99 monthly access. Other charges may apply when downloading or using applications.
·         Customers can purchase the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 online and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores.  For additional information on any Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go online to www.verizonwireless.com.  Business customers can contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representatives at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: High-resolution images of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone are available in Verizon Wireless’ Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.  A complete list of handset features is available at www.blackberry.com/blackberrypearl.)

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Two holidays ago Google was kind enough to hook me up with a Flip Mino camcorder.  It shot what appeared to be less than VGA quality video and transferring the footage from camera to my Mac was near to impossible.  Since then Flip has improved their game and now makes two versions: the Flip Ultra and the Flip Ultra HD.  I received the latter of the two last week and shot a variety of videos in a variety of lighting conditions.

The Flip Ultra HD isn’t heavy on features, but given its small and slender size it does pack a reasonable punch.  Total recording time of the camcorder is 2 hours in a 720p resolution.  You can review the recorded footage on the 2-inch (960×240) LCD screen, which also includes a built-in speaker, or plug it into your TV via the HDMI output.  I would have liked to see a headphone jack, but then again the mic isn’t exactly high fidelity but most certainly sufficed given the type of scenarios I used the camera in. What’s especially nifty about the Flip camcorders is the built-in USB plug that flips out with the flick of a switch.  This pretty much means you can transfer footage to any computer at any time as well as charge the device.  This proved to be a god send last night when I was at a BBQ and suddenly realized I was running low on juice.

So who would have thought that a remote sized camcorder would have been able to shoot HD video.  Check the video clips below for a true testament to the Flip Ultra HD’s quality, but shooting video with the camcorder couldn’t have been any easier thanks to its simple button configuration -  any newb can use it right out of the box.  Smack center on the back of the device is a big old red button, which clearly denotes the rec start/stop button.  It’s surrounded by a navigation pad that is used to scroll through recorded videos, increase/decrease digital zoom and increase/decrease the Flip’s speaker volume.  Just below the lens is a red light that denotes when it is recording, but this can be disabled in the setup menu (initial startup prompts you with this menu where you can also setup the time stamp and date) assuming you don’t want your ‘actors’ to know your recording.

The Flip Ultra HD is no doubt pocket sized and light weight, but with that comes some sacrifices, such as an optical zoom and the ability to pull focus.  The Flip Ultra HD also lacks an AC charger, which means that you’ll either have to use your iPhone charger or find a nearby computer to power up the device.  Fortunately, the battery life is reasonable but not totally stellar.  After 1 hour of continuous recording the Flip UltraHD’s batteries were fully drained, but an almost full charge took about the same amount of time (this is contrary to Flip’s specs so it might be safe to assume I had a bunk battery).  The Flip comes with 2 rechargeable batteries and since they they’re essentially 2 AAs, you could very well pop in any AA battery when in a pinch.

I’ll let the below videos do most of the talking, but as you’ll see the UltraHD can produce solid 720 HD video and is well suited for the likes of YouTube and other video sites of the same ilk.  Unfortunately, and as you’ll also see, the UltraHD is sensitive to vibration since it lacks an optical image stabilizer and has a tendency to produce distorted images when panning or titling the camera quickly.  Lastly, the UltraHD is capable of recording in low light situations but given its rather small optics will result in a rather noise heavy image.

The Flip UltraHD is by all accounts a steal.  It’s small form factor, ease of use and ability to capture 720 HD video makes it a serious contender for a place in the family camcorder category.  Although quick pan and tilt maneuvers lead to a slightly distrorted image (see some of the videos), this draw back and its other lacking features can easily be overlooked in light of its low price tag ($200) and super ease of use.

Pros:

• High Def video
• Easy to use
• Rechargeable batteries work out the box & AA batteries
• Built-in USB plug

Cons:

• 1 hour battery life
• Distorted images when panning too fast
• No optical zoom or any manual controls
• No external charger

You can buy it here for $199

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You can check out the Flip MinoHD announcement here

Features:

• 1280×720 resolution (HD) videos and up to 60 minutes of recording time
• 3.3oz, slim and sleek, 1 touch recording and built-in USB plug

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