play back is jerky first the flip mino 2nd generation does not fit the desktop usb and was very hard to get into my laptop. When playing back the video it is jerky. it is like it is slow motion and it starts and stops. any body else had this problem? play back is jerky first the flip mino 2nd generation does not fit the desktop usb and was very hard to get into my laptop. When playing back the video it is jerky. it is like it is slow motion and... » Read More play back is jerky first the flip mino 2nd generation does not fit the desktop usb and was very hard to get into my laptop. When playing back the video it is jerky. it is like it is slow motion and it starts and stops. any body else had this problem? « Show Less
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It is a computer issue - I have had back and forth issues - good playback after reinstall of Flip software and bad after Windows Media updates. Looks like a Computer performance/Codec issue - camera playback via HDMI is fine. HD is higher data bandwidth and could be putting a strain on even a mid range computer like my own.
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Geologist is correct, I think. It is a processing power issue. I have an old single-core Pentium 2.4GHz and no matter which player I try, I get stopping and starting when playing back.Strangely enough, I've had much better results by uploading the videos to the FlipShare website and playing them from there! I guess they must be compressing them somehow, which is ordinarily a bad thing but in this case allows you to see them without the "stuttering" in the playback.
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I too am having the same issue. When I playback the videos in large or fullscreen mode, it's jerky. In small mode, it's fine. I can't get Flip to respond to my email and can't get through on the phone, so I might be returning this one.
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yes, i had this problem. i noticed that the playback looked fine on the camera, but when i transferred to my computer, it was jerky. turns out the problem was the kind of application I was using to view it. I found the free GOM player, and this solved the problem nicely.
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no I think it is my laptop. I bought a usb hub for my desktop and the same video plays great on it. the laptop is only a year old and is a entertainment dv6700 from hp so it should play it back. I will not be keeping this Flip Mino.
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See the discussion "Flip Not Fitting in Macbook USB." There are a lot of people facing the same problem. I had a little bit of a jerky problem on something I shot outside. I thought mine might be due to the fact that I had zoomed in and out. I need to shoot more video to really figure out what the problem is. Perhaps yours had to do with zooming?
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Lee: I have not had that much success using a USB Flash drive on my Vizio 50" so I use my Sony 3D/BluRay, but it does not seem to like some MK4 videos. Therefore, I normally connect my laptop to the Vizio and play videos off the laptop through the HDMI port and using DVD13 or TMT6 software. Hope that information helps. Boyd
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I Can try to find it for you but its a terrible Chinese Manual mispellings and it doesnt say a word about what the 2 small plugs are over all it turns good video to terrible video, doesnt record fast enough for smooth video in even 640x480 anyway mines in a drawer lol if i have the manual ill scan it and email it if you like just leave an email Robert
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Thanks D. Henschel!I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal.Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder and into the trash--and not showing on the actual Flip Video Camera Thanks D. Henschel!I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal.Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder... » Read More Thanks D. Henschel!I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal.Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder and into the trash--and not showing on the actual Flip Video Camera « Show Less
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I have not seen any reports that the Flip Mino HD drops frames. Please give me a link to that report.Yes, I have read that the Kodak does have that problem.
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You will need a laptop with you to off load the videos from the camcorder. And the videos by default are in MP4 format, which is already a compressed format. Saving videos directly onto your laptop (drag and drop from the camcorder) wouldn't degrade the video quality.For the flip mino, yes, or you may buy an AC-USB power adaptor. For the flip ultra, you can simply swap in a new pair of AA batteries.
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I had that issue and converted the movie to mp4 with db converter and fixed the problem but from changing hard drives all the time the usb port broke off I am having issues with a different brand as well so they are not very hardy is what I have found was thinking of trying the chrome cast but that's later tired of these devises braking and don't want to power the tv and the computer to watch movies.
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And FYI, IF you are considering a FLIP, you need to get a 2nd or 3rd generation (I'd suggest 3rd), as generation 1 depended on FLIP software, which isn't available anymore. And don't get a mino FLiP, too limited in my humble opinion. Got my 3rd generation on eBay for $36. It was perfect when it arrived. Anyway, good luck!
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Just found this at Apple: Follow these guidelines to use Flip Mino camcorders from Pure Digital with iMovie '08 7.1.2 or later. You will also need to update to QuickTime 7.5 or later.http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1989
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Thank you for the feedback. Guess I will have to try it in person at a retail store first. Why can't we have both "crunchy" and "smooth"? :)Another question, why do we have to wait so long for this to be released? Releasing a product after Christmas seems like a huge miss in opportunity.My Revolution MX works great, except the rechargeable built in battery is getting a little old. If I don't put it in cradle every night I might run out of juice the next day.I really like the Microsoft Natural 6000 mouse. After using that for a few weeks all other mice feel very uncomfortable. I use it on my 2nd computer. Maybe a Natural 6000 mouse with BlueTrack and "crunchy" scrolling... that would be my dream mouse... maybe in 2009 Thank you for the feedback. Guess I will have to try it in person at a retail store first. Why can't we have both "crunchy" and "smooth"? :)Another question, why do we have to wait so long for this to be released? Releasing a product after Christmas seems like a huge miss in opportunity.My Revolution MX works great, except the rechargeable built in battery is getting a little old. If I don't put it in cradle every night I might run out of juice the next day.I really like the Microsoft Natural 6000 mouse. After using that for a few... » Read More Thank you for the feedback. Guess I will have to try it in person at a retail store first. Why can't we have both "crunchy" and "smooth"? :)Another question, why do we have to wait so long for this to be released? Releasing a product after Christmas seems like a huge miss in opportunity.My Revolution MX works great, except the rechargeable built in battery is getting a little old. If I don't put it in cradle every night I might run out of juice the next day.I really like the Microsoft Natural 6000 mouse. After using that for a few weeks all other mice feel very uncomfortable. I use it on my 2nd computer. Maybe a Natural 6000 mouse with BlueTrack and "crunchy" scrolling... that would be my dream mouse... maybe in 2009 « Show Less
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I downloaded it and I could not get it to play either. I have a Samsung UHD TV and I also tried putting the clip on the 4K movie disc pack that I received with the TV. It also would not play on that hard disk through the USB port. However, it will play on my computer. I do have another Youtube mp4 clip that plays through the disk pack in 4k. I moved that clip to the KdLinks and it came back as unsupported format also. So, I agree that the KdLinks will not play 4k video without some kind of an upgrade.
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I just bought a new Flip MinoHD and for the life I me, I can't seem to plug it in to either of the USB ports on my MacBook Pro! I don't want to force it. Am I crazy or is the Flip's male connector smaller?
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Karen, My daughter & I just put ours to the test for USB recording for the first time and it worked very well. A business friend gave me a standard USB 2-Gigabyte storage thumb drive for Christmas from his company. I would guess that you buy these almost anywhere nowadays. I had an old Yolanda Adams CD nearby and recorded the first song on it, "The Only Way", and it sounded awesome on the playback. Make sure that you are following the right procedure for playing and recording on the USB drive. Kind regards - mr. brown
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To Camilla: I also noticed when I push the play/pause button it shows "no usb". So I push the play/pause button again and the same thing happens. Then I pushed the Mode button that didn't seem to help either. I also noticed it does not respond immediately when you press any button. When I open and close the CD holder it goes back to square one. So now I just keep pushing the play/pause button and sometimes it responds. I don't like this at all. When you read the instructions they are very confusing. I am thinking about returning mine. Hope this helps you decide if you want to keep it.
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Yes. I use the Flip Ultra with a MacBook Pro. Software downloaded flawlessly and off loaded videos quickly. I am presently converting some large files to the 'e-mail format'..this is slow. Note that the USB plug on the Flip and the USB port on the side of the Mac are not at the same level (Flip is higher) when on a table and the backside of he flip is facing down. I don't know about the Mino but given the smaller form factor, it might slide in the USB port easier. In any case it works great.
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The box states that the adapter is compatible with the Mino, Mino HD (models F360, F460), Ultra & Ultra HD (2nd generation) (models U1120 & U 2120). For the Ultra & Ultra HD a Flip Video Battery Pack is required. The Power Adapter is made by Pure DigitalTechnologies, try contacting www.theflip.com. Hope this helps you.
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I am still having difficulties with the USB Cassette working. I thought it was me, but a friend that is really savy in recording said that the USB Cassette is stopping during play back. Now I will need to find how to get a replacement. Waited a long time for this one to arrive only to find out it is partially inoperative.