Not all camcorders cost several hundreds of dollars and require TLC when you’re traveling on vacation. We've tested two new flash-memory based video cameras that are aimed at those looking for a quick way to record video and post it immediately to Internet sites like YouTube and Photobucket.

The Pure Digital Flip Mino (at right) and the Creative Vado are pocket-sized and relatively cheap—$180 and $100, respectively—compared to full-sized, conventional camcorders.

Both were also fairly easy to use, and they can digitally record up to an hour of video on 2GB of internal, non-removeable memory. (The Vado can record two hours using a lower-quality mode.)

Transferring video onto a computer was a snap, too. Just plug the camcorder into a USB port and save the video to your hard drive.

But there is a catch: Like the SmallWonder EZ201A and Flip160B we've previously tested, video quality from the Mino and Vado wasn't spectacular. We wouldn’t recommend either as the best choice for shooting events you want to cherish forever, like graduations and weddings.

Still, if you're looking for an inexpensive camera mainly for Web videos, it’s worth checking out our review of the Mino and Vado. And keep an eye out for our forthcoming review of the Kodak ZI6, a flip-type camcorder that promises high-def video recording.

Still confused about what you should be looking for in a video camera? Check out our camcorder buying advice online. Our guide, plus our Ratings of standard-definition camcorders and Ratings of high-definition camcorders (both available to subscribers) will help you find the right camera for your needs.