Next Flip Mino will have Wi-Fi

The Gadget Show  Thursday 19 November 2009

Flip Mino – Now with added Wi-Fi goodness

The next version of Flip’s cutesy Mino pocket camcorder will have a built-in Wi-Fi connection.

The Mino was a huge hit when it first hit the market last year, practically inventing a whole new product genre all on its own. Flip followed it up with the MinoHD earlier this year, which sweetened the deal by bringing high-def shooting to the table.

But with rivals great and small snapping at its heels, Flip is now dangling wireless capability in front of pocket cam enthusiasts, which will let you fling video effortlessly from the Flip to your computer without the need for the pop-out USB connector.

Wi-Fi aside, the third-gen Flip Mino will also feature a much bigger screen, which will slide back to reveal the record and menu buttons tucked away underneath, though it won’t be a touchscreen. The only bad news is that you’ll have to wait until early next year to get your hands on one.