Every so often I’ll come across a product that is so revolutionary that I’ll ask myself, “Now why didn’t I think of that?”. Well, the answer usually is because 1) I have no time to dream up these revolutionary new products and 2) I have no money to invest in developing these genius ideas.
One such product that is what I would call a “genius invention” is Cisco Systems’ Flip Camera. I recently purchased the Flip UltraHD camera for my office and it is truly amazing. It’s essentially the size of a small digital camera that shoots about 1 hour and 30 minutes of High Definition video. The beauty of this camera is that there are only 5 buttons and it comes with zero cords or cables. The camera is recharged and videos are uploaded via the USB drive that pops out of the side of the camera.
I highly recommend the Do you flip? YouTube site where you can find funny videos shot with Flip cameras. Below are two videos shot with Flip cameras I chose because of my love for the beach and dream to one day be a surfer chick (hence the name of my blog and my first post). By the way, what is with the latest marketing tactic of having large, impromptu dance parties in public places? Would anyone else be entirely creeped out if a hundred people broke out in a rehearsed dance routine while you were sipping a Mai Tai on the beach?
Official: Bondi Beach Gets Flipped! Towel Surfing – Flip Video Flash Mob
Skimboarding Dog – Flip Video

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May 4, 2010 at 10:52 am
kquesen
Your flashmob video makes sense for Flip – it is a small camera that can capture stuff like this. But I just have seen so many flashmobs now. Don’t they all just seem the same? Or am I just jaded?
Keith
May 5, 2010 at 2:42 am
Kevin
I love my Flip. It is easy to use, the quality is excellent and the mic picks up sound really well.
I recorded a video and edited in iMovie for my blog. I’d love to do more.
May 10, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Danielle
My brother has a Flip. It is amazing. I used it at Christmas and I could not believe how easy it was to use. The design is so simple and user friendly.
Danielle
May 12, 2010 at 7:02 am
DST
I have a Kodak Zi8, but it’s close enough to a Flip. I love these pocket cameras. Great quality, and they definitely beat carrying around a traditional camcorder & all the accessories.