Happy Christmas Eve, everyone! Byte-Sized is taking the rest of the week off after today, so let's not delay!

Presenting the Byte-Sized Gadget of the Year.... (drum roll...)

The Flip Mino (both reg. and HD)
Price: $179.99-$229.99
Available at theflip.com

The Flip Mino hasn't missed anyone's radar, especially if you are a regular reader here at Byte-Sized. It's tiny design and sleek interface and accompanying GUI is best-of-breed, and the pricetag is more than reasonable considering its impressive usability and uploading capabilities.

I adore this gadget, and I literally carry it with me where ever I go. If you are in the market for a camcorder, or are looking to be the impromptu star at your family's Christmas party, birthday party, baby shower or bridal shower, this is a gift that will not only be talked about for years but will be appreciated by the recipient every time they pop it out of its little felted case.


***So thanks for tuning in to this special edition of Byte-Sized! Drive home safely from where ever you are, and do me a favor -- don't turn on your computer for the next few days. This time of year is meant to be spent cast in the glow of your family and friends, not your 40" widescreen monitor. Happy tidings to all, and to all, a good night!

-- amber