The most noticeable thing about the Flip MinoHD right out of the box is that it is light. My test model was the base gadget black design with silver trim, however, cuz that's how we roll. It should also be noted that, like the original Mino, the Flip MinoHD can be customized with a number of styles available at Pure Digital Technologies' website, or you can upload your own image if you're really gunning to destroy your resell value. Kodak's Zi6, by contrast, runs on AA batteries, has an expandable SD slot that supports up to 32GB, can shoot 640 x 480 stills, and features a larger 2.4 inch display, but weights in at 3.8 ounces and is a bit larger at 4.5' x 2.5' x 0.9'. Sporting an integrated lithium-ion rechargeable battery, a 1.5 inch display, and 4GB of internal, non-expandable memory (providing 60 minutes of 720p HD footage at 30 fps), the Flip MinoHD is significantly smaller than competing pocket camcorders.

It is also roughly the same size and shape as many point-and-shoot digicams, though a bit thicker by today's standards. With the same 3.94' x 1.97' x 0.63' dimensions and 3.3 ounce weight as its older Flip Mino (SD) brother, the Flip MinoHD is noticeably smaller and lighter than previous non-Mino generations. If you've used a point-and-shoot camera, the Flip MinoHD should seem at least familiar, though the MinoHD is held in a vertical, portrait format versus most cameras' landscape. I spent some time with the MinoHD and shot a few test videos to see what it has to offer. Pure Digital Technologies has just released the latest member of its lineup, the Flip MinoHD, which shoots 720p footage.

As these compact video cameras have been shrinking, though, the race to larger HD resolutions has escalated. Pure Digital Technologies is one of the companies that has led the pack with its line of Flip Video cameras, enabling a new generation of YouTubers and spontaneous documentarians alike. Camcorders are among the latest gadgets that have scaled down to pocketable sizes.

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