Flip UltraHD Video
Click here to see what Kristy thought of the Flip camcorder.
Do you want a camcorder that is easy to use and transport?
The Flip UltraHD camcorder is the perfect size and very easy to use. All you have to do is press the big red button in the middle to start recording and then press again to stop. There is a trash button on the right and a play button on the left. The best feature on the camcorder is the USB that is installed on the left side. Just pop it out and plug into your computer.
The Good:
- Shoots 720p HD video
- Uses rechargeable AA batteries
- FlipShare software is compatible with both Mac and Windows machines
- Captures 120 minutes
- 8GB of built-in memory
- “Child Safe” mode to prevent accidental deletions of clips
- Tripod mount fits any standard tripod
The Bad:
- Kind of pricey
- no memory card slot
- no cable included for HD output to HDTVs
Prices:
Radio Shack- Flip UltraHD-$149.99
Walmart- Flip UltraHD- $182.88
Target-Flip UltraHD-$199.99
Reviews:
The Good:
- Crunchgear.com writes “The Flip UltraHD is a decent portable camcorder that features a big red record button, a four-way rocker, and play, delete, and power buttons. Put it in the hands of someone who rarely, if ever, shoots video, show them where the power button is located, and watch them go. It honestly couldn’t be easier to use.”
- OnlineTechTips.com wrote “The positive is that it has a nice large screen and the colors are very crisp. The controls are pretty straight-forward and easy to understand. You have a Record button, Playbutton, Trash button, and then Zoom In/Out and Volume Up/Down buttons.”
- Geardiary.com wrote “I loved the fact that when I plugged the UltraHD in, it popped up the same FlipShare software and simply added the new videos to the ones already on my computer. There was no need to update or upgrade my software or account. This means that if two or three people in a household each have Flip camera, even different models, they can all use the same software and save videos together.”
The Bad:
- Crunchgear.com writes “While the ability to output video to your TV via HDMI is a nice, easy, and welcome addition, the UltraHD doesn’t come with an HDMI cable. And if you have an older HD television with RGB connections, you’re out of luck. Flip sells an HDMI cable for $25 on its website and considering the average person who buys a Flip camcorder probably isn’t all that technologically savvy, that’s going to be an unwelcome added expense. Even worse, I picture people buying this thing at Best Buy and getting talked into buying HDMI cables for $30 and up.”
- Geardiary.com wrote “What Needs Improvement-Larger and heavier than the Mino, no image stabilization, chrome trim is a fingerprint magnet, software offers only limited editing options.”
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