I guess some of you already know about the Flip Ultra pocket-sized camcorder. Stats show that this little thing has become pretty popular on the American continent. Creative realized that this kind of market can bring fair profits and launched its own pocket camcorder – Vado – a month or so ago. Now, Flip strikes again and announces the Mino model, redesigned and improved.

The Flip Mino comes as an upgrade for the previous Ultra model. Expected to retail for $180, the new mini-cam comes now with Li-ion battery and a flat back-panel with touch-sensitive buttons (rather than the Ultra's AAs and push buttons).

Here’s what you need to know about the new Mino:

* Amazingly thin, pocket-sized camcorder
* 40% smaller than Ultra Series. Dimensions : 4” x 2” x 0.6”. Weight: 3.3 oz.
* 2GB of on-board flash memory records up to 60 minutes of video
* Sealed, internal rechargeable lithium ion battery that recharges through built-in USB arm
* Flat back-panel with touch-sensitive buttons
* No Glare display screen (1.5”)
* TV quality video
* Instant playback, pause, fast forward/rewind, and delete features
* Available in black and white models
* Connects to TV for instant viewing
* Built-in high-speed software enables instant video sharing from any PC or