The Flip MinoHD is the most popular pocket camcorder by far on the US market.  Light, sexy and incredibly easy to use, it set sail for Europe at the end of 2009 after conquering a whole generation

Very simple to use; USB cable built-in; Editing software included on the interal memory; 4 GB of flash memory

Small screen: 1.5'; Only records at 720p; No stabilisation; No photo mode

Cisco's Flip isn't the only pocket Internet camcorder around, but its name is virtually synonymous with the concept. Nevertheless, the company isn't sitting on its laurels.

Several years ago when purchasing a new home computer, the promotional package included a Flip video

Easy to use; compact; all-in-one design

Might be easy to misplace; zoom not particularly powerful

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Simple Controls; Versatile

Inadequate Features; Low-Quality Recordings; No picture stabilization

A minor improvement over the Flip Video Ultra, but an improvement nonetheless, the Flip Mino is a fun camcorder, until you realise you want your home videos to look the bomb.

Still extremely user-friendly; It's lighter than its predecessor and has a handy editing feature now

Still no HD option; and why the piddly 2GB memory

Cisco's new Flip Video MinoHD is an ultra-compact High Definition video camera that was designed for those seeking a sleek and stylish solution for capturing 720p HD video of their friends and family.

The company that practically invented the YouTube-ready camcorder, Pure Digital, has finally released a high definition camcorder, the Flip MinoHD ($229 MSRP). While it's always exciting to see the next product from a winning company, the MinoHD is a bit of a conundrum.

Ideal for slinging in a rucksack or jeans pocket for a day’s sightseeing or a trip to the beach, the Flip MinoHD is an affordably priced, amazingly straightforward piece of gadgetry that records good-looking footage you won’t be ashamed to revisit a few months or years down the line.