Amazon Selling Flip Camcorder for $50!

If you have a gadget-loving father, new grad or someone else in your family Amazon has a really good deal right now on the Flip Camcorder. For those of you not familiar with the Flip series of gadgets they are stripped down, but very functional camcorders that take digital video and in some cases HD video. The engineering on them is actually really good and best of all they are CHEAP.

Now don't expect a lot of bells and whistles, you will be dissapointed. But the little things do get the job done. Amazon is selling the Flip camcorder that takes 30 mins worth of video for $50. I think that's a steal as far as tech goes - especially considering how fast the stuff becomes outdated. They also have some more pricey models that give you image stabilization, HD video and some other features if those are important to you.

Trade your Old Digital Camera For a New One

If the thought of inviting more used car salesman types into your life scares you, rest at assured this isn't quite like that. How do you feel about trading in an outdated camera for a shiny new one? Although the new(ish) program from Kodak values your digital camera in a similar manner to car dealerships by devaluing the product steeply the second you take it home, there isn't a guy wearing too much cologne and pushing products you don't want. This may something you should check into if you are thinking about trading up to a new digital camera. The program (started in October '06) considers multiple factors when calculating price, but gives megapixel count the greatest weight. The site is easy to use:

1. Register
2. Use the estimator tool to determine how much your old camera is worth.
3. Buy a new camera from Kodak.com
4. Send in a copy of your Kodak.com receipt and your old digital camera with the prepaid shipping label.
5. One to two weeks after receiving the item, Kodak sends you a check.

Kodak.com trade in program here