Product Description

The Flip Video Power Adapter helps you keep your Flip camcorder charged and ready to go at all times. The compact adapter plugs into any wall outlet and features a USB port that connects to your camcorder’s USB arm. The Power Adapter is a particularly handy option for travelers and others who are away from their computers for long periods of time.

Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: Flip Video
• Model: APA1B
• Released on: 2008-09-15
• Dimensions: .90" h x 7.00" w x 7.00" l, .9 pounds

Features

• Provides a full charge to your Mino or MinoHD in 2 hours; or your Ultra (2nd Generation) or UltraHD in 3.5 hours
• Folding two-prong connector plugs directly into any standard U.S. wall power outlet
• Compact size makes it easy to bring with you everywhere
• Compatible with all Flip Mino and Flip MinoHD Camcorders
• Compatible with Flip Ultra (2nd Generation) and Flip UltraHD Camcorders when used in combination with the Flip Video Battery Pack

From the Manufacturer

Description:

• Switching Power Adapter for Flip Video camcorders
• Compatible with Flip Video mino (fully recharges mino in about 2 hours)
• Two-prong folding connector -- standard 120v household type (requires a separate adapter for use outside of the USA)
• Type-A USB connector providing 5V / 1A (max) output
• Camcorder connects to bottom of charger
• For convenience and safety, can be used with a USB extension cord (AUC1CP1 -- not included)
• Indicator light shows when adapter is powered and functioning
• Color: Black (high gloss)

• 100V -- 240V (90VAC ~260VAC)
• 47Hz/63Hz
• Output: DC 5V
• Output Current Range 0 ~ 1A (Max)
• Height: 2.32-inches (59 mm) , Width: 1.88-inches (48 mm), Depth: 0.7-inches (18 mm)
• Weight (without packaging): 1.48 oz (42g)

Customer Reviews

Don't Waste your Money
The Power adapter puts to much charging power into the battery pack and over heats the pack and causes a shut down of the camera. The best bet is to buy a second battery pack and charge it through the USB port.

Why bother
Adapter caused the camera to "over heat" or stop charging.
However, my main concern is, why bother to get this gadget at all?
Charge with a usb connection when you can and, when no usb port is available, just use regular AA batteries!
Adapters, over-heating, errors, possible damage, another country......it ain't worth it.

Better off getting an extra battery pack
I purchased this thinking it would be a good option for charging quickly without having to be near a computer. The reality is that the computer charging "feels" much slower than charging with your computer, but performs to the specs it lists in the manual (3-4 hours for a full charge with the adapter; 7 hours for the computer method).

One thing that I noticed is that the adapter doesn't sit well in vertical outlets. It's very light plastic and doesn't quite support a Mino HD well. I tried laying it horizontally on a power strip, which worked better. The downside was that the screen of the Mino HD got a little scratched up when it got jostled after removing it from the power strip.

For the people who want to purchase an accessory for their Mino HD, I recommend just getting an extra battery pack and charging it through your computer. It'll be more convenient and costs about the same. Losing power when you're in the middle of filming a clip is no fun. I'd say paying $10 for this adapter would be more reasonable for the quality that you're getting. Hope this review helps!