So, in the end, I wouldn't recommend spending money on the Flip--unless you can get it for the price a bunch of third world non-profits are going to see them for--free. According to a September 26, 2007 post at GeekSugar.com, Pure Digital is getting all generous on our-asses:
Pure Digital will distribute up to one million Flip Video Camcorders to nonprofits and other qualified non-governmental organizations (NGOs) over the next five years, starting this December. These groups will be able to use video as a tool to highlight the need for their services, better communicate with their donors, and broadcast their accomplishments to the world. Qualified nonprofits and NGOs can sign up to purchase Flip Video Spotlight Kits at Flip Video Spotlight and will receive the necessary tools to begin using video technology effectively. The massive camcorder giveaway kicks off today at the Clinton Global Initiative where the camcorders will be distributed to each of the current and former heads of state and other leaders. How cool is that?!
Pretty cool, indeed!
Honestly, I think video cameras are the great equalizer. I'm a big believer in the principle/art/idea of sousveillance, which is the word Steve Mann created to describe "watchful vigilance from underneath." How does Big Brother like it when Little Brother is staring right back at him?
So, three cheers for Pure Digital for getting good PR from doing a good deed. Who says all big businesses are bad? Not me.
But I do say some of them are.
Orignal From: PURE DIGITAL TO GIVE FREE LOW-END CAMS TO 3rd-WORLD NON-PROFITS
No comments:
Post a Comment