Then you might want to check out The Unofficial Apple Weblog's Gift Guide for Amateur Video Producers.
Relatedly, even though I can record video on my digital camera as well as my iPhone, I still want a Flip. I rationalize it by arguing that it has better audio.
Sigh... I really want an Icon A5 (http://www.wired.com/cars/futuretransport/magazine/17-01/mf_icon_air#) but I don't think I'm going to get one any time soon.