How do digital mini camcorders make life easier?

The latest generation of mini digital camcorders are perfect for the novice.  Ultra-compact and portable, lacking in features for the sake of simplicity, these cameras are intended to fit in any pocket, and to shoot a video with the push of a single button.

The really small pocket-sized cameras (Flip Video or Muvi Micro, for example) do not set out to compete with the multi-featured high definition end of the market.  Instead, they offer ease of use.  The Muvi, for example, can be used entirely hands-free.  Straight out of James Bond, it can be clipped onto your hat or bag, and the voice-activated recording feature allows it to start recording when it hears your voice.  When all goes quiet, it switches itself off.  Not only spies and private eyes prefer sneaky recording.  Discreet mini camcorders such as these are perfect for capturing the moment.
A mini camcorder can also double up as a ‘fairly’ average digital camera. Some can achieve 8 megapixels, though half that would be more common. Voice recording? Your mini camcorder can also be enabled for quick voice notes on the move.
It is such a bonus to be able to shoot a video at a moment’s notice without the need to carry around a bulky camcorder. So if you already own a camcorder, a mini camcorder is still worth considering simply because of convenience.