Re: [LM_NET] HIT: digital camcorders

[Linda Martin <lindamartin423@GMAIL.COM>]

I see where people bought Flips at Best Buy.  I got a better price through
Amazon, no tax, no shipping.  PLUS, no matter where you buy, be aware that
Pure Digital is offering a $15 rebate for educators.  You download the
instructions from their website and tell them where you bought yours - must
be an authorized dealer (both BB and Amazon are).  The other caveat is that
you must buy at least three for the rebate.  I bought one for me, one for my
husband to use at work and one for daughter for a Christmas present - $45
savings!  This was after I bought 5 for school for class check out.  Another
$90.  Get six and you could get one free!

L

On Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 1:46 PM, Nancy Hally <hallynva@aol.com> wrote:

> Hello Everyone. Sorry it took so long to send this out. I had originally
> asked for some suggestions regarding digital camcorders to use in the
> elementary school. I didn't really specify who would use them or how, but I
> got some great suggestions. The response was overwhelmingly in favor of the
> flip cameras. I did some research and even checked them out in person in the
> stores. Actually, I wasn't able to get my hands on an RCA, but I did get to
> try the Flip Ultra and Flip Mino. Because all the computers at our school
> are MACs, I think the FLIP will be a better choice. It's MAC compatible
> without having to purchase extra software. I like the idea that students can
> use these to do projects and transfer them to the computer without too much
> worry about breakage of an ultra expensive device. Here are the suggestions
> I got from LMNETTERs. THANKS!
>
> Nancy,
> You don't say if this is being used by students or teachers...if students
> there is a new little camera called a Flip phone and another one similar by
> RCA that is wonderful!? They are both priced around $100 and change.? Both
> are kid friendly.? We bought the RCA one because it has a screen that flips
> around so the recorder can see themselves as they record themselves.? Both
> have a USB attached so that the whole phone slips into a usb port for
> downloading.? The RCA one has the ability to add memory chip which would be
> nice if it were being used for a project.
> ?
> The other one we have is an Olympic which requires a firewire to download.?
> Unfortunately on our laptops have a firewire connection so that makes it
> very difficult to download onto a teacher desktop computer.? So that would
> be one thing I would definitely recommend having...the ability to download
> without a firewire i.e. usb ports instead.? This has all sorts of settings
> and is more sophisticated than our RCA flipcamper.? Guess which one gets
> used more...yup..flip camera.
> ?
> Recommend going to the School Library Journal to see what they think:
> http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6536670.html
> ?
> I retired in 2000, but from the reviews I've read, I think one of the
> variations of the Flip would probably be perfect for elem. use, unless you
> feel you have to have a high-quality picture.
> The latest model is called the mino.? There are many reviews of this,
> including some video demos of it.
> http://theflip.com/store/Product.aspx?CID=F3
> Because it is so thin, you might prefer the previous generation of the
> Flip.
> http://theflip.com/store/Product.aspx?CID=F2
> Google for....
> flip mino review
> or
> flip ultra review
>
>
> Check out the Flips.? They are inexpensive and easy for kids to use.?
>
> I love my FLip Camera, bought at Best Buy for $150! It isn't fancy, but
> sturdy enough so kids can EASILY use it.
>
>
> I had one response regarding something other than the flip cameras, in case
> anyone might be interested in another product:
>
> ?
>
>
> Personally, I love my Sony Handicam...I think Sony has terrific
> products. At my school we order the Canon ZR800's and they are reliable
> and more affordable.
>
>
> Nancy Hally
> 3rd grade teacher, soon to be LMS (fall 2008)
> Longdale Elementary School
> Henrico County Public Schools
> Richmond, VA
> hallynva@aol.com
>
>
>
>
>
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Linda Martin
Teacher Librarian and Storyteller
2007 Georgia Library Media Specialist of the Year
Gainesville, GA
lindamartin423@gmail.com
www.lindamartin.us

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