We just purchased 2 Flip Videos and 1 RCA Small Wonder. I love both of them! We
don't have any problems with uploading the videos to Macs or PCs. They are AVI
files so that does cause a problem with some operating systems. The software they
are talking about was free and easily installed by our Tech Dept onto the Macs. The
PCs loaded everything instantly. Of the two, I would recommend the RCA Small Wonder
for several reasons: tripod screw mount, LCD screen that flips our for self
recoding, SD/MMC card slot which increases recording time to 5 hrs (read
directions about uploading from internal memory to card before you use, it is very
simple), and two video quality choices (High Quality or Long Play mode). It is so
easy to use and projects on the large screen for class presentations without any
distortion. We normally drop them into iMovie so the students can do editing,
otherwise you can play your clips directly from the AVI file. Be sure to use
rechargeable batteries with these units.
Gail Brewster
Media Specialist
Moline High School
Moline, IL 61265
gbrewste@molineschools.org
Phone (309) 743-8901
Fax (309) 757-3484
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From: Debbie Benedict [mailto:BenedictD@LITCHFIELDSCHOOLS.ORG]
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Wed, 07 May 2008 13:55:51 -0500
Subject: TAR TECH Flip Video Camera
Greetings,
I was all set to purchase 2 flip video cameras for our school and our
tech guys are saying that they are not compatible with our VBrick system
and that you need propitary software to upload pictures and you need to
purchase this through a website?? Can someone clarify this for me? They
suggested: RCA Small Wonder and Aiptek A-HD 720P 5MP CMOS High
Definition Camcorder. I know the small wonder from earlier discussions
and comparisons. The Aiptek seems like it will not withstand the
handling that kids will give it. Could someone offer advice?
Debbie Benedict
Library Media Specialist
Litchfield Intermediate School
Litchfield, CT 06790
860-567-7520
benedictd@litchfieldschools.org
"You see, I don't believe that libraries should be drab places where
people sit in silence, and that's been the main reason for our policy of
employing wild animals as librarians."
~~ Monty Python ~~
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