flipshare video

One has to imagine that Flip Video is feeling the heat. I mean, the iPhone not only lets you shoot video but an assortment of applications let you edit, merge, transition and share videos on the fly. And the new Android headsets aren’t far behind in their ability to shoot and share video. So what is Flip doing to respond? A lot. Not only do they have a series of new camcorders available but today they announced a new device that lets you wirelessly share video and pictures on your television. The new FlipShare TV…

FlipShare TV makes it incredibly easy to enjoy videos in your FlipShare™ library wirelessly on your TV, in the comfort of your own home
FlipShare TV wirelessly and automatically connects your TV to your computer—no confusing setup required
Wirelessly integrates with videos in your FlipShare™ library, as well as videos others have shared with you in your Flip Channels
Use simple Remote Control to play and navigate through your videos on your TV
Friends and family can use FlipShare TV to watch videos you’ve shared with them using FlipShare’s Flip Channel feature—even if they don’t own a Flip Video camcorder themselves
Watch other videos you’ve imported into your FlipShare library on your TV as well, even if you captured them on a different device

It waits to be seen if there is a large market for a one-trick gadget like this but as someone who remains a huge fan of the Flip video camera (despite my using my iPhone for video, too), I sure hope it helps the company continue to build and innovate.

FlipShare TV has an MSRP of $149.99 and is available at a number of online retailers such as Amazon. More information can be found HERE. The full release follows after the break.

FLIPSHARE TV NOW PLAYING IN A FAMILY ROOM OR ON A BIG SCREEN TV NEAR YOU

Latest Innovation from Flip Video Creates an Easy Way to Watch and Share Flip Videos on TVs Everywhere

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., December 2, 2009 – The makers of the acclaimed Flip Video(TM) family of camcorders, recently acquired by Cisco®, today announced a brand new innovation in home video sharing called FlipShare(TM) TV.  An industry first, FlipShare TV brings the user’s entire Flip Video library of photos and videos into the family room and onto the TV screen without wires, and lets them share video instantly with other FlipShare TV owners.  FlipShare TV extends the Flip Video product family by making it even easier for Flip users to enjoy and share video with friends and family anywhere.

“We’re bringing back the home movie night,” said Jonathan Kaplan, senior vice president and general manager, Cisco consumer products group. “There’s now a simple and affordable solution to view and share photos and videos on any TV.”

Like all Flip Video products, setting up and using FlipShare TV is simple. The small FlipShare TV base connects to the TV via the included composite cables or an HDMI cable, and the FlipShare TV USB key plugs into a USB port on a PC or Mac. The USB key and console are preconfigured to function wirelessly* so the Flip videos stored on the computer can be instantly viewed on the TV with no need for a wireless home network. Using the included wireless remote, the user can easily click through the intuitive TV interface to watch their favorite videos, custom movies, or photos and watch them in full HD.

FlipShare TV is designed to work with FlipShare 5.0, the new software from Flip Video that provides an easy way to organize, edit, and share favorite video moments online and through mobile phones.  The new FlipShare TV takes sharing one step further by providing a simple way for users to display videos in full glory on their television, or share them with others on their TVs.  With FlipShare TV, a user can also watch video shared by other Flip Video users on their own TV.  FlipShare TV automatically accesses video shared through Flip Channels(TM), presenting them for users to watch directly through the simple FlipShare TV interface.

The Perfect Gift for Far-Away Family and Friends
FlipShare TV is a great new way to share videos with loved ones anywhere.  A Flip user can simply set up Flip Channels within FlipShare and choose the friends and family they want to be able to watch.  Whenever they add new content to a Flip Channel, everyone included in that channel can view it instantly.  So now, grandparents can simply turn on the TV and watch the latest Flip video of their grandchildren, or siblings living far away can share video to each other’s TVs with ease.

FlipShare TV Features:
•       Watch FlipShare video and photo library instantly on the TV
•       View any shared Flip Channel videos on the TV
•       Share Video with anyone else who has a FlipShare TV
•       FlipShare TV Includes:  TV Base, USB Key, and Remote
•       TV Base Console: 4.6 x 4.6 x 1.3 inches / 4.6 oz
•       Remote Control: 3.9 x 1.6 x .04 inches/ 1.3 oz
•       USB Key: 3.5 x 1.0 x 0.5 inches / 0.6 oz
•       Wireless:  802.11n point-to-point proprietary interface (does not require a home wireless network)
•       Batteries: 2 x AAA for remote (included)
•       Composite cable included

Pricing and Availability
•       MSRP: $149.99
•       Availability: Amazon,  BestBuy.com, Target.com, Wal-Mart.com, and the official Flip Store at theflip.com

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•       Follow us on Twitter:  @flipvideobrand
•       Cisco Consumer Blogs:  http://blogs.cisco.com/consumer
About Flip Video Products
Flip Video was acquired by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) in May of 2009 and operates as part of Cisco’s Consumer Products group. Its revolutionary Flip Video camcorders changed the way people capture and share video by making it simple, accessible and fun for anyone. Flip Video camcorders are pre-loaded with FlipShare software to enable easy organizing, editing, and seamless uploading to Facebook Video, MySpace, YouTube and other video sharing sites. More information about Flip Video products can be found at www.TheFlip.com.

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