Yes, I do like single-purpose devices, but sometimes thing do get a bit too carried away. If you have a Flip mino HD portable video camera (or planning to get one), the FlipShare TV device is a good companion.

FlipShare TV is a set top box with the same easy use and setup as the Flip HD camcorder. The box wirelessly and automatically connects your TV to your computer, with minimal setup and cables required. You use the simple Remote Control to browse and play back your videos on your TV.

Who is this for? Well, if you take a lot of videos with the Flip HD and you have a burning desire to share the videos with others, this is just the thing for you.

Here’s the FlipShare TV trailer :

Engadget has a review of the unit: “Flip’s certainly on to something with the idea of the FlipShare TV, and particularly with the idea of Channels”.

You can get the FlipShare TV for $149 , from Amazon and the usual places.

Remember when video camcorders were huge backbreaking monsters, used tapes, and cost a bomb? If you do, then the Flip UltraHD Camcorder is a wonder in itself.

The Flip is a single-purpose device which does nothing except records video. This easy-to-use, pocket-sized HD camcorder featuring has very few features, but it does its job well. Here’s what you get :
- one-touch recording and digital zoom
- startup within seconds
- 8GB of built-in memory, capable of recording 120 minutes of HD video (720p, 1280 x 720 at 30 frames per second)
- flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch – Pre-installed FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
- runs on rechargeable AA batteries
- large 2-inch anti-glare color LCD screen
- HDMI output (mini-HDMI connector) makes it simple to watch video on your HDTV

Here’s a video review of the Flip Ultra HD:

Buy the Flip UltraHD Camcorder ($50 at Amazon)

The first recommendation is the Roku N1100 HD Media Player. If you’ve just bought a new HDTV, this is a great companion device.

With Wi-Fi and High Definition playback capability built-in, the Roku N1100 HD Player is the easiest way to stream top-quality instant movies and shows directly to your TV. It supports over 50,000 movies and shows from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, and more. The best-selling HD Player has everything you need to start enjoying endless entertainment from the comfort of your couch.

Best of all, this box starts at just $99.

Here’s a video review of the Roku N1100 HD Media Player.

With the final episodes of space opera Battlestar Galactica debuting later this week, Apple’s iTunes is promoting it in a big way. First up, they are offering the current The Face of The Enemy”webisodes” for download in HD format.

They are also giving away a couple of Battlestar Galactica specials, Catch The Frak Up and a recap episode.

Of course Apple wants you to buy their BSG shows, available in standard definition for $2 per episode, or in glorious HD at $3 per episode. Grab it here : (iTunes link)

You can also get the entire (so far) Battlestar Galactica collection from Amazon:

Now, broadband bandwidth is plentiful and you could get pretty good quality on standard Video Conferencing Equipment. Companies like LifeSize lead the way with high end equipment that can deliver HD (high definition) video conferencing at 1Mbps. You can book a demo to experience it for yourself.