Flip Cam Response

I agree with the decision to cease production of Flip Cameras. The article was well-written and expressed my opinion exactly: that Flip Cams weren't the next step in the technological evolution, but rather simple a transition between "the old" and "the new." "The new" has arrived in the form of smartphones, all of which not only have high-definition cameras, but also 3g internet connection.

It's clear that many people still use Flip Cams and will be disappointed at their choice of technology being rendered obsolete. Thus, it's difficult to say whether or not Cisco made the right decision without looking at the numbers. However, it's likely that a company of their size didn't see a favorable opportunity cost between the effort it would take to keep the Flip Cam up-to-date and the revenue generated. It's difficult to keep up with the Joneses when you live next to Steve Jobs.