Pure Digital Technologies Flip Mino Budget ‘YouTube’ Camcorder Launched [Updated Flip Video Sharing Camcorder]

Having watched a host of companies release budget ‘YouTube’ camcorders designed to muscle in on the extreme popularity of there Flip Video Camcorders, Pure Digital Technologies have decided to fight back with the launch of their improved Flip Mino which comes in at 40% smaller than the Flip Ultra yet still manages to packing in a not unreasonable 2GB of onboard storage capacity.

Measuring in at just 3.94″ x 1.97″ x 0.63″, Pure Digital Technologies’ new Flip Mino offers up to an hour of video recording in VGA quality, a 1/4″ VGA CMOS sensor paired with a built-in wide-range omni-directional microphone, comes with a new Li-ion battery offering up to four hours endurance between charges, touch-sensitive capacitive controls (replacing the push-button affairs of previous models) and a 1.5” 528 x 132 resolution fold out TFT screen complete with anti-glare coating and, naturally, supports direct Upload to video sharing sites such as YouTube, MySpace, and AOL.

Pure Digital Technologies Flip Mino Key Features:

Amazingly thin, pocket-sized camcorder
40% smaller than Ultra Series. Dimensions : 4” x 2” x 0.6”. Weight: 3.3 oz.
2GB of on-board flash memory records up to 60 minutes of video
Sealed, internal rechargeable lithium ion battery that recharges through built-in USB arm
Flat back-panel with touch-sensitive buttons
No Glare display screen (1.5”)
TV quality video
Instant playback, pause, fast forward/rewind, and delete features
Available in black and white models
Connects to TV for instant viewing
Built-in high-speed software enables instant video sharing from any PC or Mac: Save and organize videos on computer, Email videos and video greeting cards / Publish videos instantly on video sharing sites like YouTube, MySpace, and AOL / Capture still photos from video clips / Create custom movies with your own music / Make your own DVDs and have them shipped anywhere in the world

Pure Digital Technologies’ Flip Mino is due to become available from all the usual suspects (Amazon, Best Buy, Circuit City, et al) and will retail for just shy of $180.

UPDATE 12/11/08: See: Pure Digital Flip Mino HD 720p Camcorder [Flip Embraces HD Video Recording]