I think the Flip camcorder is one of the best camcorders I have ever had! I have had many. The Flip Camcorder is a non expensive way to make and edit home videos. I love the fact that when you first plug the USB into your PC, the software automatically gives you the option to download. I work for a hospital and we were doing some marketing for one of the weight management programs we offer. The marketing rep came in with a Flip Camcorder. She was going to record a video to put in YouTube.I noticed it right away! I noticed how sleek the Flip Camcorder looked. The woman who brought the camera showed me how it was so easy to operate. I just had to have one of my own. When I went on line to research the Flip, I was just assuming that something like that would cost a lot of money. When I saw how little the Flip Camcorder costs, I was pleasantly surprised! I bought one and brought it home and it was ready to go! I love how easy it is to use. I usually do not have a lot of patients when it comes to using software on my home computer. When I plugged the camera into my computer I could not believe how easy the software was to figure out and use. As a parent of a toddler, I always want to record every little thing my child does. I also love the fact that the Flip comes with a convenient carrying bag. I would strongly recommend the Flip Camcorder as the perfect gift for any occasion! My daughter can even operate this camera with no problems! Just push the red button and your ready to go! So simple, so convenient, so cute, so...me!!!