Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black)

The Flip UltraHD Camcorder combines Flip Video's signature
shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD
video. Power on and press record to start capturing incredible HD
video in seconds. When its time to share your video, use the flip-out
USB arm to connect to any PC or Mac and launch built-in FlipShare
editing and video-sharing software. Built-in FlipShare software lets
you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies,
capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites likeYouTube and MySpace

I previously owned the Flip MinoHD so this review is based on a comparison between the Flip MinoHD and the new Flip UltraHD.

After reading about the Flip UltraHD's addition of an HDMI output, larger screen, and longer battery life I decided to sell my 4 month old Flip MinoHD and purchase the Flip UltraHD. Since the MinoHD is very sleek and diminutive in size, my first reaction to the UltraHD was that it was quite a bit larger and bulkier to hold, and has taken some time to get used to. However, unless you've used a MinoHD the larger size of the UlraHD will probably be less noticeable. I found the camera controls on the UltraHD to be slightly easier to operate vs. the touch sensitive buttons on the MinoHD. As far as video quality between the two, I compared two different videos and both are about the same, however, the colors appear to be slightly more vibrant with the UltraHD.

If you are trying to decide which one to purchase, if maximum portability is important to you than the MinoHD is the better choice. Otherwise, if you're looking compact camcorder with more features (HDMI output, replaceable batteries, longer record time) then you can't go wrong with the UltraHD.

My ultimate wish is for Pure Digital/Cisco to introduce a MinoHD with all of same functionality as the UltraHD. Until then, the UltraHD is the all-around better choice.

Product Description
From the Manufacturer

UltraHD Overview

* Easy-to-use, pocket-sized HD camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
* Simple user interface lets you start capturing HD video just seconds after powering on
* Captures 120 minutes of HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required

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* Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch FlipShare software
* Pre-installed FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
* FlipShare’s advanced compression technology allows for quick and easy sharing of high-resolution HD video in compact-sized files (via email or publishing online)
* Comes with Flip Video rechargeable AA battery pack (recharges when connected to USB); also supported by standard AA batteries
* Large 2-inch anti-glare color LCD screen to play back and delete videos
* HDMI output (mini-HDMI connector) makes it simple to watch video on your HDTV
* Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files


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