I've had this about two years now and I haven't really got any complaints It's a simple point, press and your recording perfect for those moments you need to capture quickly. The video quality is what you expect for a small hand held and the only time it struggles is in poor light which is expected but not a real problem.

It comes well packaged and with all the cables you need to connect it to your computer or TV and also the first time you connect it to your computer it will install some free software called FlipShare. Once install it will update itself and allow you to add music, edit your videos and more though a little basic compared to what's out there it gets the job done.

Overall I would recommend this as a gift for someone who's interested in making videos or someone wanting quick easy use.

I use it to video sections of training to make it more hands on and interesting. It can show learners what they are doing ( and doing wrong) this allows them to correct their practice. Easy to use, easy to download, no problems.

I read the reviews and decided to give it a go as I wanted to replace my bulky camcorder and have 3 young children.
The great things about it is that it's not much bigger than a mobile phone so can quite happily fit in your bag on any day trip without taking up much room and can be whipped out at a moments notice. It's discreet so the self concious amoungst us neednt feel embarrassed. There's only a a few buttons, play, stop, zoom in/out, delete. It's really simple to use. I didnt even need to read the manual that it came with. It's plugs directly into the pc and away you go.

Now the downside. These may or maynot bother you depending on what you are looking for in a image recorder. My main complaint is that for example when I'm filming the children's assemblies what I liked about the regular camcorder is that you can pause/stop the film and when you restart it its continuous footage. On the Flip there is no pause and everytime you press stop, that's it, to restart opens a new video.
The zoom isnt so great so it becomes fuzzy unless you are up relatively close. I agreed with reviews that said their digital camera does exactly the same thing. This is no different than the video function on any digital camera and as such I dont always remember to take the Flip out with me because I can do the same whilst also taking photos.
Whilst this is a great little machine, I dont think I'd buy it again. You can buy cheap enough regular camcorders and my digital camera gets more use.

i have to say i was very happy with the purchase of the flip, its small and compact to fit in the pocket, easy to use with its point and shoot, instant playback, and whan transferrred to the computer, the video picture is excellent. I take mine on fishing trips and have been delighted with the results, it realy is so simple to use. would recommend the flip to anyone.

I have a Flip, I've given two as presents, I've persuaded 3 friends to buy one and I have now bought two on behalf of two workplaces. This is simply the best piece of kit - particularly good in poor light and excellent sound quality. Easy of use is a highlight and having just been on a 1,000 mile trip on the ancient Silk Road, the one hour recording time was more than sufficient. I had 15 mins spare on return and felt I was flipping all the time