Flip Video Ultra Video
Flip Video Ultra Video Transcript
[ Music ] ^M00:00:01
>> Hi I'm David Carnoy, executive editor for CNET.com and I'm here to tell you about the Flip Video Ultra, this is a really simple to use digital camcorder. It stores video onto flash memory internally into a device. The model I'm showing here comes with 2 GB of memory, which allows you to store 60 minutes of video, but there is also a 1 GB version, which allows you to store 30 minutes of video. This is the white model, and also comes in several other different colors. The key feature of the camcorder is that it is really simple to use, you literally press one button on the back to record video, you then very easily can upload the video to your computer and there is even an automatic editing package for Windows users called Movie built right into the camera. The Flip Video Ultra is the successor to the standard Flip Video and there are some changes in the design to this model. It is a little bit narrower, it isn't thinner necessarily, the makers of the camcorder have also made some improvements to the video quality. The video is a little bit less compressed so we did see, we did notice a little bit improvement in the video quality. The video quality isn't stellar, but its fine for e-mailing to friends and family, it's also good for YouTube and some of the other video sharing services. Around the side there is this flip out USB so you can connect it directly to the USB port on your computer, you'll also see there is a TV out port and if you really need to connect this to a tripod, there is a tripod mount on the bottom. One small drawback to the camera is that there is no expansion slot for more memory. If you're on a longer vacation, that can be a problem where you can only shoot 60 minutes of video, you actually can use it up a little bit more quickly than you think. All in all, we thought this was a nice step forward in the Flip Video line, the improved design, image quality, and the upgrade software. And this makes the Ultra a force to be reckoned with in the budget camcorder space. I'm David Carnoy and that's the Flip Video Ultra. ^M00:02:02 [ Music ]
Related Videos
Product Spotlight: Flip Video Ultra
Brian Tong shines the spotlight on Pure Digital's Flip Video Ultra. An excellent budget digital camcorder that will flip you out!
Flip Video MinoHD (second generation)
Flip Video's premium, second-generation version of its MinoHD offers a slightly improved design, double the memory, and an HDMI output for the same price that the original MinoHD used to cost.
Kodak's 1080p pocket camcorder, the Zi8, overtakes the erstwhile leader Flip with better video quality and a nicer feature set.
The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest minicamcorder out there, but it offers a respectable feature set and some of the best video we've seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder.
The second-generation Ultra offers some modest improvements over Flip's original standard-definition model.
The Creative Vado HD may fall slightly short of the Flip Video MinoHD in terms of video quality, but it's stronger feature set may tempt you.
Get a First Look at the Flip Video Mino, the newest generation of this budget camcorder, with 2GB of flash memory, rechargeable battery, and significantly thinner and sleeker design than its predecessor.
Kodak Zx1 HD Pocket Video Camera
While its video quality doesn't quite match up to that of the Flip Video MinoHD, the Kodak Zx1 does win points for its stylish, rugged design.
Download.com guide to Nero 6 Ultra
Nero 6 Ultra Edition is an all-in-one solution for data, audio, video, photo, and backup. Nero has combined its best applications (over 16 applications included in the Suite) to satisfy all your digital-media needs, making the applications accessible through Nero StartSmart, the command center for all tasks. Now you can capture, edit, author, and burn your photos and home videos without buying different software packages. Nero Recode 2, ultra fast transcoder, allows you to recode DVDs and videos to Nero Digital format providing top-quality audio and video for your home theater. You can backup non-copyrighted DVDs without any visible loss of quality by converting DVDs to Nero Digital files, and fit an entire movie on one CD, including 5.1 Dolby surround sound. You can then playback your media files with Nero ShowTime or share with Nero MediaHome server with H.264/AVC support, the new standard in high definition support.
While it has its flaws and is a bit expensive, the ultrasimple Flip Video MinoHD produces impressive video for a camcorder of its size.
Flip Video Ultra (60 minutes, white) Review
The good: With its Flip Ultra series, Pure Digital has upgraded the design, video quality, viewing LCD, and software of its lightweight video camera that makes it very easy to capture and share low-resolution video via e-mail and the Web; we also appreciated that there's now one-touch video uploading to YouTube and AOL Video and that the Ultra is compatible with Macs.
The bad: No SD/MMC card expansion slot; don't expect video quality to match that of a MiniDV camcorder's. The Muvee editing features only work with PCs, not Macs.
The bottom line: With improved video quality, a slightly trimmer design, and upgraded software package, the Flip Video Ultra is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the emerging low-end digital camcorder category.
Flip Video Ultra (60 minutes, white) Specs
Manufacturer: Pure Digital Technologies, Inc.
Part number: F260W
- Product Specifications
- Product Basic Spec
Flip Video Ultra (60 minutes, white) Prices
Online stores
| Store | Certified rating | Inventory | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Amazon.com Marketplace |
 Rate this store See store profile |
In stock |
$199.00 |
