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The Flip Video Ultra is an inexpensive plug-and-play camcorder whose focus is on simplicity and ease of use. The Ultra is the new and improved version of the Flip Video from Pure Digital. The Flip Video Ultra has no tapes, discs or memory cards; all video is stored on its built-in flash memory. Transferring your videos to your PC is simplified as well: 1) there are no cables; simply plug in the flip-out USB adapter to your PC, 2) there isn't any software or drivers to install; once the Ultra is connected to your USB port, built-in software loaded in memory on the camera allows you to transfer your videos.
MSRP $149.00
Release date September, 2007
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Features
- video: 640 x 480, 30 fps, 4:3 CMOS sensor, MPEG-2
- colors:
- 2GB - white, black, orange, pink
- 1GB - white, black, lime green*, pink*
- 1.5" LCD screen, speaker, microphone, tripod mount
- swiveling USB arm to connect to computer
- uses standard AA batteries
- built-in software: organizer, mailer, publisher (to YouTube, AOL, etc.), editor
- get your Flip Videos transferred to DVD at 9,400 photo/pharmacy locations in the US
- 2X zoom
- Dimensions: 4.125" x 2.25" 1.25"
- Weight: 4.9 oz.
* only available at Walmart starting November 2007
The Ultra is available in 5 color options (black, white, orange, lime green, and pink) and two capacities (1 GB for $149, 2 GB for $179). The most notable improvements over the previous generation are the simplification of the publishing of video to video sites like YouTube and AOL, and increase video recording quality.
The Ultra was release in September 2007 and is available from many online retailers as well as in stores. Pure Digital has an exclusive deal with Walmart to provide exclusive color options beginning in November 2007. Consider the Aiptek GO-HD priced at under $300 for similar functionality but with HD recording (1280 x 720, 30 fps) with upgradeable SD memory.
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Flip Video Ultra
• Flip Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black)
• Pure Digital Flip Video Ultra 60 Minute Black
UPC: 092684000438
EAN: 0092684000438
MPN: F260B
Competitors
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MSRP $179.99
Released June, 2008
Pros
- Compact design
- Very lightweight
- Improved battery life
Cons
- Doesn't record HD
- Not much video quality improvement over standard digital camera videos
- More expensive than the Ultra
Flip Video Ultra
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Flip Video Mino
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MSRP $600.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- 720p recording in MPEG-4 AVH/H.264 format
- Good price for its features
- Included cradle has many output options including HDMI
- Improved compression means more recording on a single SD card
Cons
- Lens is a very small diameter and is only X5. Same lens as used to be on HD2 would fare much better.
- Could do with a faster lens.
Flip Video Ultra
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
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MSRP $799.99
Released July, 2008
Pros
- HDMI output
- Improved bitrate to 14 mbps; up from 12 mbps in the HD-1000
- Face detection feature
Cons
- poor image stabilization
- Because of its light weight, video gets shaky when zoomed to 10x.
- expensive for the average consumer
Flip Video Ultra
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010
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MSRP $799.95
Released March, 2008
Pros
- 3CCD recording
- Very small and lightweight
- HDMI output
- Capable of recording FullHD 1080p @ 24 fps
- 58 hours record time on 32 GB SDHC memory card
Flip Video Ultra
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Panasonic HDC-SD9
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MSRP $99.00
Released May, 2008
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Lightweight
- Easy to transfer to your computer
Cons
- No extended memory option
- No Mac software
- No optical zoom
Flip Video Ultra
33%
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Creative Vado VF0570
67%
MSRP $299.00
Released May, 2007
Pros
- Inexpensive HD camcorder
- Very compact
- HD recording - 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps
Cons
- No built-in memory
- Doesn't include built-in memory or an SD card
- fits palm poorly
Flip Video Ultra
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Aiptek GO-HD
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MSRP $1,000.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Includes cradle with many output options including HDMI
- Decent battery life and recording times
Cons
- 1080i only - no 1080p
- Still image quality is not that sharp
- Slow autofocus
Flip Video Ultra
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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MSRP $129.00
Released August, 2007
Pros
- Hundreds of dollars less than competition
- Strong flash
- Video capture is actually pretty decent
Cons
- No optical zoom
- Annoying placement of record button
- Records at 30 fps
Flip Video Ultra
50%
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Aiptek A-HD 720p
50%
MSRP $229.99
Released December, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- full 720p high definition video
- 8GB of built in capacity
- easy to use, upload or playback
Cons
- no expansion slots for further memory
- no optical zoom
Flip Video Ultra
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Creative Vado HD
MSRP $179.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Very well priced
- Takes SDHC cards (cheap, and high capacity)
- Uses AA batteries - can be replaced on-the-go, rechargeable
Cons
- Very poor low light capabilities
- No wind noise cancellation
- No microphone input
Flip Video Ultra
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MSRP $100.00
Released September, 2004
Flip Video Ultra
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RCA Small Wonder EZ201
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MSRP $119.00
Released May, 2007
Pros
- Cheap video camera (512 MB: $119, 1GB: $149)
- Small, lightweight (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3", 4.8 oz.)
- Very simple to use. Minimalist design
- Seemlessly and simply upload videos to YouTube
Cons
- Poor video quality (mobile phone < Flip Video < MiniDv)
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USB may be awkward to connect to your computer
Flip Video Ultra
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Flip Video
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Reviews
October 17, 2008
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Pros
- Very light, weighs little more than a deck of cards.
- Uses standard AA batteries
- Inexpensive - 1GB model retails for $150
- Uses MPEG4 compression
Cons
- No cap or cover to protect the lens when not in use.
- No way to upgrade memory capacity
- Video quality is decent but not great
- The record button is small and centered in between other buttons. Pressing the record button with your thumb often results in pressing other buttons.
- No re-chargable batteries
- VGA only resolution, not full NTSC or PAL,
- No HD
- Uses outdated AVI format
- Low resolution screen makes it hard to judge quality of take.
- "Playback failed" errors
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September 24, 2007
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Pros
- No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
- Easy to transfer videos to your PC and share on YouTube and email
- Built-in USB arm, so you don't need other cables
- Very light, weighs little more than a deck of cards.
- So simple to use even a small child can use it.
- Uses standard AA batteries
- Compact - fits in your pocket
- Inexpensive - 1GB model retails for $150
Cons
- No way to upgrade memory capacity
- Video quality is decent but not great
- Strange color availability exclusive to Walmart
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September 24, 2007
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Pros
- No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
- Easy to transfer videos to your PC and share on YouTube and email
- Built-in USB arm, so you don't need other cables
- Very light, weighs little more than a deck of cards.
- So simple to use even a small child can use it.
- Uses standard AA batteries
- Compact - fits in your pocket
- Inexpensive - 1GB model retails for $150
Cons
- No cap or cover to protect the lens when not in use.
- The record button is small and centered in between other buttons. Pressing the record button with your thumb often results in pressing other buttons.
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September 21, 2007
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Pros
- No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
- Easy to transfer videos to your PC and share on YouTube and email
- Built-in USB arm, so you don't need other cables
- Uses standard AA batteries
- Compact - fits in your pocket
- Inexpensive - 1GB model retails for $150
Cons
- No way to upgrade memory capacity
- Video quality is decent but not great
- Strange color availability exclusive to Walmart
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October 4, 2008
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Pros
- No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
- Easy to transfer videos to your PC and share on YouTube and email
- Built-in USB arm, so you don't need other cables
- Very light, weighs little more than a deck of cards.
- So simple to use even a small child can use it.
- Uses standard AA batteries
- Compact - fits in your pocket
Cons
- No cap or cover to protect the lens when not in use.
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February 18, 2009
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Pros
- No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
- Easy to transfer videos to your PC and share on YouTube and email
- Built-in USB arm, so you don't need other cables
- Very light, weighs little more than a deck of cards.
- So simple to use even a small child can use it.
Cons
- No way to upgrade memory capacity
- Video quality is decent but not great
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July 16, 2008
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- No way to upgrade memory capacity
- Video quality is decent but not great
- The record button is small and centered in between other buttons. Pressing the record button with your thumb often results in pressing other buttons.
- No re-chargable batteries
- "Playback failed" errors
- buggy software that does not give even an easy option to save videos
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May 14, 2008
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Pros
- No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
- Easy to transfer videos to your PC and share on YouTube and email
- Built-in USB arm, so you don't need other cables
- Very light, weighs little more than a deck of cards.
- So simple to use even a small child can use it.
- Compact - fits in your pocket
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October 9, 2008
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Cons
- No cap or cover to protect the lens when not in use.
- No way to upgrade memory capacity
- Video quality is decent but not great
- The record button is small and centered in between other buttons. Pressing the record button with your thumb often results in pressing other buttons.
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July 6, 2008
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Pros
- No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
- Easy to transfer videos to your PC and share on YouTube and email
- Built-in USB arm, so you don't need other cables
- So simple to use even a small child can use it.
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