Simplicity is a beautiful thing, not to be under estimated, but enjoyed.
If only everything in the world was as simple as Flip, the pocket video camera.
Flip uses built in software to install onto your pc, it has a flip out arm with USB connection. Connect flip up and it does the rest for you. I had my first videos on facebook in a matter of minutes, 3 minutes from install to upload.
Flip is well designed and has been designed for quick use. There are not many functions, which compliments rather than hinders. You get a big red record button where your thumb would be. A playback (on screen) and zoom. It’s all you need.
Because of the simplicity and the instant record, you will not miss a thing. I found that the flip promoted short bursts of film, which are perfect for uploading onto your social media site.
I also found that the size added to the filmic quality. Things seem more fluid than a standard (bulky, by comparison) video camera. I filmed (and chased) my Children through a soft play / ball pond room to great effect.
This is the way forward, it is refreshing to have something that delivers but is oh so simple to use and install.
In pink, the perfect gift for valentines day. The flip Ultra retails at £129.99, the HD version at £159.99, available from all good electrical retailers (Currys, PC world, Amazon and Play all stock).
This would make the perfect present for anyone, Technophobic grandparents, gadget crazy kids or just about anyone in between.
The simple things are always the best things….conkers, kiss chase, baked beans on toast. Add flip to the list.
For the wine lover you may like to consider one of the superb Vinopolis gift sets this Christmas. Over the past 10 years the company has built a sterling reputation for its famed wine tour and tasting under dramatic Victorian railway arches on London’s Bank End, a short walk from Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
This year the company have compiled a good range of gift sets for most pockets:
Under £50
Try something that little bit different this year. Teach someone about the joy of wine by giving them two tickets to the Vinopolis Grapevine Tour. For just £39, your loved one and a friend can enjoy a ‘How to Taste Wine’ session, five regular wine tastings, a Bombay Sapphire cocktail and a Vinopolis tasting notebook.
Under £60
Treat wine lovers with The Grapevine Vinopolis in a
Box – enjoy two tickets to the Grapevine Tour with five wine tastings and a Bombay Sapphire cocktail, and a bottle of Vinopolis red or white wine to take home.
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What do you get if you cross football with swingball? The Ballooppa of course!
Now, we’ve been lucky enough to try one of these little beauties out in the office and have to say that it’s as addictive as it looks. The ball sitting there… harmlessly… asking to be kicked… ahhhh it’s fun folks!
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OK, so you’ve sorted Mother’s Day BUT have you got round to thinking about Father’s Day yet? If no then relax… you’ve still got time as its Sunday 21st June.
We’ll be featuring some ideas for Father’s Day Gifts over the next few months and to kick it off we have a real treat for all those Real Ale fans.
Wadworth 6X have just launched their mini cask which holds 8 pints – guaranteed to put Dad in good spirits!
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Here’s a great personalised gift idea for a girlfriend OR boyfriend any time of the year… U Star books have developed a series of personalised adventure romance novels that will get you well… let’s say, a little hot under the collar!
You and your other half will be in a sizzlingly saucy adventure throughout the read, which will no doubt spice up things in the bedroom!
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