flip USB cables frustration I know this does not come with the flip video ultra, but I bought the flip usb cables to use the flip more easily with my desktop imac. The cable goes onto the flip's usb arm, and you can daisy chain them to make a longer extension.However, I found that it took extreme force to get the orange cable onto the flip's usb arm. A second try with the white cable was as difficult. Removing the usb cables (which did work, once you got them on) was even more difficult--you really had to pull hard.Is there a design flaw here? Did anyone else try the flip usb cables? flip USB cables frustration I know this does not come with the flip video ultra, but I bought the flip usb cables to use the flip more easily with my desktop imac. The cable goes onto the... » Read More flip USB cables frustration I know this does not come with the flip video ultra, but I bought the flip usb cables to use the flip more easily with my desktop imac. The cable goes onto the flip's usb arm, and you can daisy chain them to make a longer extension.However, I found that it took extreme force to get the orange cable onto the flip's usb arm. A second try with the white cable was as difficult. Removing the usb cables (which did work, once you got them on) was even more difficult--you really had to pull hard.Is there a design flaw here? Did anyone else try the flip usb cables? « Show Less
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Thanks Mike. To be clear, I bought the Flip from costco online, where the cost of the camera included the cables (same price as Amazon). I would probably have bought a regular cable otherwise. But I am still curious if others have had this problem, assuming they did not take your advice first.
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I know you've already bought the Flip-branded cable, but try a plain ol' USB cable from another manufacturer. It'll be a lot cheaper and probably work better, too.
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I just tried the same, and found that it actually does work. I had iMovie '08 running "in background" when I plugged in the card reader USB stick. iMovie popped up the import dialog without any additional action from my side. Works nicely. This is why I like the Mac :)
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Thx for the update. We now agree the Flip works just fine w/the Mac, and especially iMovie. We made a bunch of quite amateurish uploads on a fun site that shows how this looks. See www.mytripjournal.com/beartrek10Tom
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I just got this item and am I am having the same issue with this and it is a bit frustrating. I bought it because I wanted to use it with USB (I do not have an ipod or anything like that).
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I didn't have any problems at all. Sometimes I know when I have USBs I have to flip them over, it's silly, but sometimes I have to flip them more than once.
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I have a macbook pro (older, but running Snow Leopard) and it does download to imovie '09. Found out how to get around Sony trying to sabotage mac users from someone else on the internet, here is his tip: "I was able to import movies from my Sony HDR-CX100 using a USB cable by first opening iMovie, and then pushing "USB Connect" in the first screen, and then "Disk Burn" instead of "USB Connect" in the second screen. This produced an icon, which I did not get when I pushed "USB Connect" in the second screen. Once the icon appeared, the movie showed up on iMovie and I was able to import it." My experience was that only had to hit the "usb connect" to make it happen, not disc burn. But be patient, can take a while for your mac to find the files. I will say, Sony's intentional lack of compatibility with mac is almost enough to make me take the camera back though. I just purchased and may still return, even though it is a great camcorder.
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Very interesting! I talked to the company today and they insisted there must be something wrong with my USB port. So, I called Apple and they suggested I bring my macbook in to have the USB ports checked out. After reading your post, I think I'll cancel the appointment. By the way - do all the Flip models have the same USB connector? Rhonda
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Hi there, I found out that all these cables are useless! Only the converter device worked for me! Of course I have not checked them with every equipments, but I wasted money on five or six different cables, and none of them actually worked for any degree of satisfaction! And I was too lasy to return them, mainly because I lost the track of them when I bought them and what was the name of the cable!
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I did not have to install any software on my computer to make this work, but we are sharing between 2 macs. It is a very quick and efficient USB Switch, where you push a button and it switches the printer from one computer to another. I don't see why it would matter what OS platform you had since it seems to be completely self contained, but I'm not really fluent in Linux hardware like that. I keep mine on top of my printer with a piece of velcro, and the two computers are on either side of it so my partner and I can easily push the button to direct it to our computers. I have not had a single problem with it and its been about 3 months now of full time daily use. I did not have to install any software on my computer to make this work, but we are sharing between 2 macs. It is a very quick and efficient USB Switch, where you push a button and it switches the printer from one computer to another. I don't see why it would matter what OS platform you had since it seems to be completely self contained, but I'm not really fluent in Linux hardware like that. I keep mine on top of my printer with a piece of velcro, and the two computers are on either side of it so my partner and I can easily push the button to direct it to our computers. I have not had a... » Read More I did not have to install any software on my computer to make this work, but we are sharing between 2 macs. It is a very quick and efficient USB Switch, where you push a button and it switches the printer from one computer to another. I don't see why it would matter what OS platform you had since it seems to be completely self contained, but I'm not really fluent in Linux hardware like that. I keep mine on top of my printer with a piece of velcro, and the two computers are on either side of it so my partner and I can easily push the button to direct it to our computers. I have not had a single problem with it and its been about 3 months now of full time daily use. « Show Less
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I just bought a new Flip MinoHD and for the life I me, I can't seem to plug it in to either of the USB ports on my MacBook Pro! I don't want to force it. Am I crazy or is the Flip's male connector smaller?
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Samuel,Thanks for the instruction. However, I've found a novel solution. You see, I keep the iM600 next to my bed to listen in the morning and at bedtime. I found it very inconvenient to change selections while laying in bed. So being a lazy type, I opted for an extension connector cable that adds two feet between the player and my Touch. Since it works with any adapter I left the default one in place. Now I can easily pick up the Touch and change programming without hardly lifting my head from the pillow. The cable was hard to find and not cheap but I found one at http://www.cablejive.com/extendercable.html. It works great for me. Samuel,Thanks for the instruction. However, I've found a novel solution. You see, I keep the iM600 next to my bed to listen in the morning and at bedtime. I found it very inconvenient to change selections while laying in bed. So being a lazy type, I opted for an extension connector cable that adds two feet between the player and my Touch. Since it works with any adapter I left the default one in place. Now I can easily pick up the Touch and change programming without hardly lifting my head from the pillow. The cable was hard to find and not cheap but I found one at... » Read More Samuel,Thanks for the instruction. However, I've found a novel solution. You see, I keep the iM600 next to my bed to listen in the morning and at bedtime. I found it very inconvenient to change selections while laying in bed. So being a lazy type, I opted for an extension connector cable that adds two feet between the player and my Touch. Since it works with any adapter I left the default one in place. Now I can easily pick up the Touch and change programming without hardly lifting my head from the pillow. The cable was hard to find and not cheap but I found one at http://www.cablejive.com/extendercable.html. It works great for me. « Show Less
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Here it is October 2010 and you are getting a reply to your Compact Flash item of last July 30th. I have a CF input device plugged into a USB socket in the back of my iMac G5. I insert a CF card (from a camera) into the input device and . . . And that's my problem. What next? What App do I use to move/download data from the CF to the iMac? From what I read, everybody does it. I am the only dense person who has not figured how it's done. PLEASE HELP!!!!! Frank at frdavis1@cox.net
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Had same problem with plugging our newly acquired Flip Mino HD 120 into our MacBook.Turned out that when we angled the Flip while plugging it in, it plugged in and worked beautifully.Still is a snug fit, but it works without having to return it.
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Thanks D. Henschel! I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal. Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder and into the trash--and not showing on the actual Flip Video Camera
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This is incorrect. You must buy the Creative AV cable for the video to display and the audio to be in stereo. I know this because I just returned the RCA cable w/mini jack I purchased two days ago from Radio Shack. The only way we could get it to work is to not insert the mini jack completely into the jack and then we had to switch the audio and video cable connections. This made the video display, but the audio was in mono. This has all been throughly documented on many Creative forums; however, we thought we'd try anyway. Didn't work!Save your self the trouble and buy this cable. This is incorrect. You must buy the Creative AV cable for the video to display and the audio to be in stereo. I know this because I just returned the RCA cable w/mini jack I purchased two days ago from Radio Shack. The only way we could get it to work is to not insert the mini jack completely into the jack and then we had to switch the audio and video cable connections. This made the video display, but the audio was in mono. This has all been throughly documented on many Creative forums; however, we thought we'd try anyway. Didn't work!Save your self the trouble and buy this cable.
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Hope this helps at least one person.. I too was having the lift problem and the solution was easy.... When charging the helicopter with USB don't plug it into a USB hub. A USB hub does not put out the same power as the USB ports located directly on your computer or laptop. My helicopter was not even charging with the hub even though all lights on the cable were saying different. My solution was to plug the yellow USB cable into a USB Power Cable Adapter...White USB Cable Power Adapter (Wall Charger Adaptor with fixed blades) for Apple iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4,Touch, Shuffle, Nano, Classic Hope this helps at least one person.. I too was having the lift problem and the solution was easy.... When charging the helicopter with USB don't plug it into a USB hub. A USB hub does not put out the same power as the USB ports located directly on your computer or laptop. My helicopter was not even charging with the hub even though all lights on the cable were saying different. My solution was to plug the yellow USB cable into a USB Power Cable Adapter...White USB Cable Power Adapter (Wall Charger Adaptor with fixed blades) for Apple iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4,Touch, Shuffle, Nano,... » Read More Hope this helps at least one person.. I too was having the lift problem and the solution was easy.... When charging the helicopter with USB don't plug it into a USB hub. A USB hub does not put out the same power as the USB ports located directly on your computer or laptop. My helicopter was not even charging with the hub even though all lights on the cable were saying different. My solution was to plug the yellow USB cable into a USB Power Cable Adapter...White USB Cable Power Adapter (Wall Charger Adaptor with fixed blades) for Apple iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4,Touch, Shuffle, Nano, Classic « Show Less
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I have had my camera for about three years, with no problems. My Flip is a Flip Slide camcorder. If you have the receipt for the camera and it is still in warranty, contact the store, and get a refund. Something is seriously wrong with the battery or charger. If you still have your desktop software installed for the Flip, plug it in and see what happens. Make sure all charging lights are on. Hopefully there is not a break in your cord or USB somewhere. Flip turned their business over to Cisco. Since then Cisco bailed out. Givit.com is handling their uploads now. But seriously that is too long for the camera to charge.