When I found out that KIVA Fellows were being sent out on assignments with The Flip video camera, I checked out the site. I fell in love with The Flip MinoHD and I was given one for my birthday last month. It is extremely light, the size of a cellphone, and very easy to use. The images are crisp and the microphone provides audio with excellent clarity. I have yet to edit a video together, but will soon. It stores 1 hour of material and has a built in USB connector for ease of transferring to your computer. It comes with editing software too. You can purchase a tripod, slipcover, and an attachment harness thing to attach to motorbikes or helmets (I dubbed it KIVAFellowView)
