5 Alternatives to the Flip Camcorder


Updated 04/14/11 12:28 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Cisco Flip Camera Alternatives

Cisco announced this morning that it would be discontinuing the popular Flip Camcorder lineup and laying off 550 employees to boot. While I've been a Flip fan since the beginning, you can't help but notice the upswing in smartphone use to capture on-the-go videos. But if you don't want to rely solely on your iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry device to record your life, check out these handy pocket Read more

Casio Tryx Acts Like a Transformer, Snaps Pics and Vids Like a Boss


Updated 01/10/11 9:16 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Casio Tryx Demo at CES 2011

We saw a ton of cameras at CES, but none that looked like the Casio Tryx. Made for the social set who like to take self-portraits with friends (you know who you are), this camera is easy to hold at just about any angle thanks to its swiveling and twisting body. Coming with a 12MP lens and full 1080p HD recording capabilities, this camera is lightweight and super sleek. Check out the details in Read more

Samsung Shows Off New Camcorder Ahead of CES


Updated 01/03/11 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Samsung HMX-Q10 Camcorder at CES

CES is just days away, and tech companies are champing at the bit to reveal their gadget goodies ahead of the huge Las Vegas expo. Samsung was first out of the gate with its new HMX-Q10 camcorder, which is light, ultra-portable, and comes stocked with some great features. The tiny Q10 can shoot 1080i HD video and has a flip-open 2.7mm touchscreen that holds all of the controls. Best part is, Read more

Flip Celebrates Movember With New Camcorder Designs


Updated 11/01/10 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures of Movember Flip Video Cameras

It seems that pint-sized digital camcorders are all the rage lately, so it's cool to see that some companies are putting their products to good use. Flip Video unveiled a few new moustache designs for its Ultra, Mino, and SlideHD cameras in honor of Movember, a charity that encourages men to grow moustaches in the month of November in order to raise money for men's health and prevention of Read more

Flip Updates Its Ultra HD and Mino Camcorders


Updated 09/20/10 9:37 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

New Flip UltraHD and MinoHD Camcorders

Last week, HP unveiled a new pocket camcorder to add to the already crowded space, and now pocket cam pioneer Flip is updating its line of offerings. Both the UltraHD and MinoHD camcorders are new and improved, featuring enhanced HD shooting (including image stabilization, which was noticeably missing from past models), more personalization options, and an enhanced version of FlipShare, the Read more

HP Introduces Its Flip Competitor, the V5020u Digital Camcorder


Updated 09/17/10 2:05 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

HP V5020u Digital Camcorder

2010 is quickly becoming the year of the portable digital camcorder, and now HP is throwing a new offering into the mix. The V5020u camcorder features 1080p HD recording with image stabilization, 10x digital zoom, and a 2-inch LCD screen. The V5020u also has HDMI output and ships with an included HDMI cable. The camcorder will be available next month and cost $159, which is slightly less than Read more

Sanyo Ups Its Camcorder Game With the Xacti 102YL


Updated 08/06/10 7:35 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Waterproof Digital Camcorder From Sanyo

Toss the Sanyo into the ring with the other handheld camcorders on the market today, and it just may be the last one standing. Although I already gave the Kodak Playsport my seal of approval, the new Sanyo Xacti 102YL could just take the cake in terms of specs and power. Both the Playsport and the Sanyo are water-friendly — both models can film in up to 10 feet of water — but the Sanyo tops Read more

Samsung Releases Super Simple and Stylish SMX-C24


Updated 01/10/10 7:23 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Samsung Releases Super Simple and Stylish SMX-C24

We've seen our fair share of mini HD cameras coming out of CES this week, but there's something different about the Samsung SMX-C24 that I love: simplicity. Although cameras like the Flip and the new Kodak Playsport are fantastically portable, I don't like the fact that you have to install and use their software to upload and edit video. Thankfully, Samsung has sidestepped this common practice Read more

The New 8GB Flip MinoHD Features a Bigger Two-Inch Screen


Updated 10/30/09 3:56 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

The New 8GB Flip MinoHD Features a Bigger Two-Inch Screen

Familiar with all of the pocket-sized Flip Video Cameras? Well the tiniest of the Flip family — the Flip Mino — has just introduced a new camera to its Flip MinoHD line. You can now pick up a new MinoHD for $230 which can record up to 120 minutes of footage (which is double the time from the previous version) and it features a new 2-inch anti-glare display. The 120 min MinoHD is currently Read more

The Samsung HD Pocket Camcorder Competes With the Flip


Updated 07/15/09 5:14 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

The Samsung HD Pocket Camcorder Competes With the Flip

Since the debut of the pocket sized Flip digital camcorder over two years ago, there have since been many similar devices to hit the market (like the Kodak Zx1), but up until now, there hasn't been one that really stands out. Well Samsung has just announced their new HMX-U10 compact camcorder and it's already gaining attention from Flip fans. With its high def capturing functionality, the Read more