FlipShare TV Now Playing in a Family Room or On a Big Screen TV Near You

FlipShare TV Now Playing in a Family Room or On a Big Screen TV Near You

Latest Innovation from Flip Video Creates an Easy Way to Watch and Share Flip Videos on TVs Everywhere

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The makers of the acclaimed Flip Video(TM) family of camcorders, recently acquired by Cisco®, today announced a brand new innovation in home video sharing called FlipShare(TM) TV. An industry first, FlipShare TV brings the user's entire Flip Video library of photos and videos into the family room and onto the TV screen without wires, and lets them share video instantly with other FlipShare TV owners. FlipShare TV extends the Flip Video product family by making it even easier for Flip users to enjoy and share video with friends and family anywhere.

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"We're bringing back the home movie night," said Jonathan Kaplan, senior vice president and general manager, Cisco consumer products group. "There's now a simple and affordable solution to view and share photos and videos on any TV."

Like all Flip Video products, setting up and using FlipShare TV is simple. The small FlipShare TV base connects to the TV via the included composite cables or an HDMI cable, and the FlipShare TV USB key plugs into a USB port on a PC or Mac. The USB key and console are preconfigured to function wirelessly* so the Flip videos stored on the computer can be instantly viewed on the TV with no need for a wireless home network. Using the included wireless remote, the user can easily click through the intuitive TV interface to watch their favorite videos, custom movies, or photos and watch them in full HD.

FlipShare TV is designed to work with FlipShare 5.0, the new software from Flip Video that provides an easy way to organize, edit, and share favorite video moments online and through mobile phones. The new FlipShare TV takes sharing one step further by providing a simple way for users to display videos in full glory on their television, or share them with others on their TVs. With FlipShare TV, a user can also watch video shared by other Flip Video users on their own TV. FlipShare TV automatically accesses video shared through Flip Channels(TM), presenting them for users to watch directly through the simple FlipShare TV interface.

The Perfect Gift for Far-Away Family and Friends

FlipShare TV is a great new way to share videos with loved ones anywhere. A Flip user can simply set up Flip Channels within FlipShare and choose the friends and family they want to be able to watch. Whenever they add new content to a Flip Channel, everyone included in that channel can view it instantly. So now, grandparents can simply turn on the TV and watch the latest Flip video of their grandchildren, or siblings living far away can share video to each other's TVs with ease.

FlipShare TV Features:
-- Watch FlipShare video and photo library instantly on the TV
-- View any shared Flip Channel videos on the TV
-- Share Video with anyone else who has a FlipShare TV
-- FlipShare TV Includes: TV Base, USB Key, and Remote
-- TV Base Console: 4.6 x 4.6 x 1.3 inches / 4.6 oz
-- Remote Control: 3.9 x 1.6 x .04 inches/ 1.3 oz
-- USB Key: 3.5 x 1.0 x 0.5 inches / 0.6 oz
-- Wireless: 802.11n point-to-point proprietary interface (does not
require a home wireless network)
-- Batteries: 2 x AAA for remote (included)
-- Composite cable included

Pricing and Availability
-- MSRP: $149.99
-- Availability: Amazon, BestBuy.com, Target.com, Wal-Mart.com, and the
official Flip Store at theflip.com

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About Flip Video Products

Flip Video was acquired by Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) in May of 2009 and operates as part of Cisco's Consumer Products group. Its revolutionary Flip Video camcorders changed the way people capture and share video by making it simple, accessible and fun for anyone. Flip Video camcorders are pre-loaded with FlipShare software to enable easy organizing, editing, and seamless uploading to Facebook Video, MySpace, YouTube and other video sharing sites. More information about Flip Video products can be found at www.TheFlip.com.

About Cisco

Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Cisco's vision for the consumer is to enable people to live a connected life that is more personal, more social, and more visual. More information about Cisco and its line of consumer products can be found at www.cisco.com/consumer or www.linksysbycisco.com.

* The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance between the TV console and USB key, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.

Cisco, the Cisco logo, Linksys by Cisco, Flip Video, FlipShare, MinoHD and Cisco Systems are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091202/LA19638
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Cisco Consumer Products, Flip Video

CONTACT: Wynne Ahern of CommStrat, +1-510-658-8870, wynne@commstrat.net,
for Cisco; or Karen Sohl of Cisco, +1-949-823-1578, ksohl@cisco.com

Web Site: http://www.theflip.com/en-us
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