Comments on: Flip vs. iPod Nano: Flip Wins For Now

By: Roo

Roo — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:16:08 +0000

LOL I don't know...does your flip play MP3s?? Why compare apple to orange?

By: Michael A M Davies

Michael A M Davies — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:01:27 +0000

Microsoft?

By: Michael A M Davies

Michael A M Davies — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:51 +0000

I don’t think they’ll sell enough to make it into the top three on Flickr; I’ll have a bet with you that there’s many more iPod Nano 5G photos uploaded….

By: Manish

Manish — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:49:10 +0000

Yes, I tried the Nano. And camera is really positions in a weird orientation. Can’t say which position to shoot in. I guess next time Apple will fix it and organize a special event to advertise the “new” breakthrough!

By: Finn Jack

Finn Jack — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:20:28 +0000

Flips are better in design and more easy to use when compared to the new iPod Nano. Hope Apple will realize the consumer perceptions and make changes accordingly in the next version.

By: zato

zato — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:40:59 +0000

I guess there’s good money in anti-iPod Nano stories since you’ve been putting out one a day lately. Is Microsoft really that worried about the Nano? I don’t get it.

By: peterb

peterb — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:43:52 +0000

The Nano is DIRECTLY targeted at the causal video taker and people who didn’t bother with it before. I So, it’ll do the job for those people and you shall see it get in the top three devices on Youtube and other video sharing sites.

I am avid photographer, so although I use my iPhone to take a few photos here and there (of my son or just to post on FB), but I always have one of my digital cameras in the car.

I own a camcorder and have known about Flip for a while, but haven’t bother with either. With Nano, I would be capturing and sharing many more videos, simply due to the fact it’s a converged device and ease of use (Om, I think you you felt iPhone was difficult, too … right?)

By: Michael A M Davies

Michael A M Davies — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:04:29 +0000

Have replied below to Om, as couldn’t figure out how to do so here

By: Michael A M Davies

Michael A M Davies — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:03:38 +0000

Om, first thanks for weighing in directly. Second, I’m glad I was online when you commented, so I can respond promptly.

I’m happy to stipulate that the Flip has better usability than the Nano, and that ‘it’s not that easy to use’.

Yes, the Flip is better as a casual video capture device, but the key question is: is there a market segment of people who are ‘casual video takers’, prepared to shell out $150 or more to upgrade from either a smartphone (I agree that the 3GS is OK for many purposes) or from a Nano, or for whom music doesn’t matter when making a purchase decision?

I think not: http://blog.endeavourpartners.net/2009/09/13/om-on-our-flip-no-no/

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:42:27 +0000

If you are a casual video taker then the iPhone or new Blackberry’s do a pretty awesome job. I use the Blackberry Tour and it rocks. It is perfect for casual video. I think Flip is a step up because it creates better videos and has better sound capture.

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:40:50 +0000

Rajan and Mike

Have you bought and used the new Nano? I think you will quickly realize that it isn’t that easy to use.

Secondly, to say that two hands will result in a stable camera and better shot. Of course, a Cannon HD camera would result in an awesome shot.

I think comparison is Flip – which you can use with one hand. Secondly, i think the video camera on iPhone 3GS is pretty awesome. and works nicely with one hand usage.

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:38:38 +0000

Normally I would agree with you but in this case it is a design flaw and Nano is not that simple to use. In fact it is downright awkward. I think this is the first time I have seen them not live up to their name when it comes to design.

Maybe they will get it right next time. :-)

By: Rajan Barara

Rajan Barara — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:28:40 +0000

I completely agree with Mike. The comparison between Flip and Nano is not valid because they address different requirements.

I am intrigued by the use of Nano video camera by the person in video like one would use a cell phone camera – not the intent – holding nano with two hands will provide a stable camera shot like it was intended.

By: Michael A M Davies

Michael A M Davies — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:12:27 +0000

Lava,

Agree 100%. The only scenario in which the Flip wins is one in which casual video capture is the *only* criterion.

By: Lava

Lava — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:06:21 +0000

Umm, Apple is not challenging Flip by selling the nano as a digital video camera.

They are just making it easier for people to buy a nano.

The question you should be asking is, “If you had to spend $150 for yourself or for a friend, would you buy a Flip or an iPod nano?”

That’s the real question, and on that front, Flip loses big time.

By: Preetam Rai

Preetam Rai — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:54:56 +0000

Flip does not sell in Asia. Nano will win here. Another problem with Flip and its ilk is that in trying to go HD etc, they inevitably increase the file size making it longer to upload files. I played with the new Nano today and I like the quality and video upload times.