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Miss Snapdragon, Chicago Age and Occupation: 30, Production Assistant for a Media Firm Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Education Administrator Wedding Date: June, 2009 Blogging Since: November 14, 2008 Venue: The Hyatt Lodge About Me: Vintage and crafting obsessed. Voracious reader of short stories, Russian literature, National Geographic and Cosmo. I am a GENIUS at spicing up Weight Watchers recipes and a pathological cheater at board games. A Texan transplanted to the snowy Midwest, I can't wait to marry my one and only. Is it June yet? ... What about now?
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Recently, as of about six months ago, I met my new technological love. This beauty is attractive, fashion-forward, fits in my party clutch, and is always there when I need her. Friends, meet your new best bud: The Flipcam.


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I can’t tell you how handy this lil’ number has been… I’ve broken her out for parties, nights out, everyday life - and perhaps MOST handily, at weddings and while on vacation. I absolutely love my Flipcam! My favorite part about her is that she fits in my purse. We would all love to have a camcorder at the ready for those most special moments in our lives, but… I have no inclination to drag a camcorder around a wedding! Too bulky.


The Flipcams come in many different styles and at all price points, currently, from $149 (the camera I bought!) to $229 for the fanciest, most customizable HD version.


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I have to tell you, that $149 that I spent has been worth every penny. I carry it in my purse, right next to my point and shoot camera. There have been so many moments that have snuck up on me, and I was ready to take video to remember the moment by. The quality is outstanding, much better than the video option on my point and shoot - I really can’t say enough good things about it. I am officially raving. (!)

The Flipcam is also an all-in-one device… Wait for it… Wait…


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Bing - The cam comes with its own hideaway USB drive! Mrs. Quiche and I most recently used the Flipcam at Mrs. Powder Puff’s wedding, and we were able to create a DVD for her of all the special Powder Puff wedding moments. Our experience successfully convinced Mrs. Quiche that she wanted to get one, too! Take a look at a few videos from my recent “Sistamoon” to check out the quality:

I really can’t recommend the Flipcam enough. The quality is great; the price is fantastic - you will use it all. the. time.

What’s your favorite tech gadget? Will it play a part on your big day?

* I am not associated with the Flipcam company in any way. I just really love this product, and I think everyone should own one! I mean really, think of all the “behind the scenes” wedding moments you could capture!

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36 Responses to “Your New Favorite Gadget… No, Really”

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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

I’ve been wondering if we should consider buying or borrowing a video camera for the honeymoon. Thanks for the recommendation, Snappy! This little camera looks too cute!

 
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FlipFlopBride
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FlipFlopBride (message)  1,305 posts, Bumble bee

I wannnnt one! And so does FI. So it’s probably going to be purchased soon…

 
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Miss Librarian
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Miss Librarian (message)  84 posts, Worker bee

I will have to tell Mr. Librarian about this! Fantastic!

 
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yanabride

Actually got this for my FI as his wedding gift - for “behind the scenes” footage!

 
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Miss French Bulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

My mom got me one of these for my birthday, we’re using it to record our first dance and the FOB dance… and maybe the speeches :)
Hopefully I remember to bust it out on the honeymoon too.

 
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Mrs. Kiwi (message)  384 posts, Helper bee

I’ve been thinking about this for when the baby is born (no, not the actual birth moment. :) ), I’m really glad to hear it’s great!

 
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LovestheBear (message)  875 posts, Busy bee

I love my Flip cam! One of the Bees posted about groomsmen gifts and the Flip was one of them (was it Stiletto? Sorry, I can’t think. I need my afternoon coffee). I snagged a 30 min Flip for 50 bucks on amazon. I keep it in my purse at all times. It definately has come in handy for hanging out, parties, and weddings.

 
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Habibi
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Habibi (message)  571 posts, Busy bee

I got one for my sister to use to capture my adorable niece. It’s awesome. I love that you can set up your own private channel on their website and send updated videos to your mailing list. I will have to ask to borrow it for our honeymoon!

 
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Shae726 (message)  66 posts, Worker bee

My fiance has this camera and NEVER leave the house w/o it. He LOVES it!!

 
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Sweet10ve
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Sweet10ve (message)  111 posts, Blushing bee

My fiance and I were actually contemplating on getting these as presents for our wedding party. :)

Thank you for the great review and videos!

 
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Mrs. Bunny (message)  310 posts, Helper bee

My sister’s boyfriend brought his Flip to our wedding and posted a vid of our first dance before we even got back from the honeymoon. I cried. It was that awesome.

 
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Miss Disney
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Miss Disney (message)  129 posts, Blushing bee

I love this! I purchased one for our wedding (not a flip but another brand) mainly because I wanted something that held more than an hour.

I forget the brand we purchased but it has an SD card so that way we can keep taping all day long!!

 
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mroot (message)  36 posts, Newbee

My parents bought me one of these right before i left to study abroad in England last year, and I LOVED it. It fits everywhere and the batteries last for quite some time. I just wish that it was rechargeable. But I could not recommend it more!

 
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Soon2BeeMrsLewis
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Soon2BeeMrsLewis (message)  507 posts, Busy bee

I’ve drooled over the Flip forever now… the only thing that has stopped me is the fact I can’t put in a memory card!

 
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Soon2BeeMrsLewis
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Soon2BeeMrsLewis (message)  507 posts, Busy bee

Oh and Target ALWAYS has them on clearance / sale!

 
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Champagne Wishes
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Champagne Wishes (message)  485 posts, Helper bee

Oh this is so great! Good find.

 
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ladybuglove
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ladybuglove (message)  707 posts, Busy bee

i heart my flip!! *sigh* i wish they had the cute purple one when i got mine………

 
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Bridebella
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Bridebella (message)  349 posts, Helper bee

Sounds like a great gift for my fiance’s upcoming birthday. Thanks for the tip!!

 
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redbullfanatic
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redbullfanatic (message)  190 posts, Blushing bee

Does anybody know if it can be put on a tripod? We’re eloping and I’d like to be able to film our ceremony so we can show it when we get back.

 
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Miss Snapdragon (message)  438 posts, Helper bee

@redbullfanatic: I believe so - mine has a screwhole in the bottom that looks like it’s for a tripod. You can always check with the store or call the Flip customer service line to be sure!

 
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future.mrs.v
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future.mrs.v (message)  118 posts, Blushing bee

hmm, now i know what i want for christmas!!! :D

 
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Cole B
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Cole B (message)  450 posts, Helper bee

My BF got me one of these for our anniversary and its so much fun to use! Super easy, I just wish I had more things to film!

 
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Mrs. Powder Puff (message)  834 posts, Busy bee

We’re so happy that you own this piece of technological gold, because now we have an amazing dvd of. Our wedding!! Thank. You snappy!!!!

 
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MaPo
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MaPo (message)  312 posts, Helper bee

I.NEED.THIS.DEVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
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ms boardwalk (message)  349 posts, Helper bee

hmm, i may need to get one now for a groom’s gift!

 
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pinwheelspoprocks
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pinwheelspoprocks (message)  305 posts, Helper bee

I love the Flipcam. I bought one for my FI and its super convenient.

My bday is in a few days and I would *really* like a portable iPod dock (like the cute one Roxy makes) so my BMs and I can listen to music wherever we are. Especially that getting ready moment. Wow.

 
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Miss Mouse (message)  3,301 posts, Sugar bee

Yay! I just bought two for our friends to pass around at our wedding! Way cheaper than a videographer.

 
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kosstobe
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kosstobe (message)  231 posts, Helper bee

We are supposed to be getting on for FREE from Verizon! They happened to be giving them away when we signed up for tv/phone/internet service for our new house! Can’t wait to get it. The video quality looks great.

 
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hirsche (message)  227 posts, Helper bee

this is going to be my favorite new gadget! =) I’m thinking about this as a gift for my groom?? Then we can quickly put it to use for the wedding day and on the honeymoon!!

 
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iswimibikeirun (message)  507 posts, Busy bee

I love my HDMino . . . I only need to use it more (and wish I had waited about a month to get a customized one). I even have a strap that I can use to attach the mino to my bike helmet. The other neat gadget that my cousin suggested is a Quikpod–it allows you to use any camera to take a photo of yourself by holding the camera in front of you & using a timer or remote.

 
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iswimibikeirun (message)  507 posts, Busy bee

Yes, they work on tripods!

 
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VictoriaM (message)  36 posts, Newbee

ooh, loving it, just ordered one!

 
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berry214
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berry214 (message)  12 posts, Newbee

I have this!! Its so easy to use and small enough to fit into any purse. Only draw back is that it only records upto 60 min.

 
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Miss Snapdragon (message)  438 posts, Helper bee

@berry214: Actually they have a few options! Mine records 120 minutes.

 
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Miss Stiletto (message)  759 posts, Busy bee

Nice! We’re giving these (way way cheaper versions!!) to our groomsmen…but we’re trying to justify one for ourselves!

 
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KatieBug3017 (message)  1,418 posts, Bumble bee

Wowwww I love it!!!!

 


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