Product Review of the Flip Ultra HD Video Camera
I'm a bit of a gear head so I thought I'd review a few tech items throughout May in celebration of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Because after I'm done writing about tech, I fully intend to go to the gym and develop a bubble butt instead of sitting at a computer with glutes of goo.
I'm starting with the Flip Ultra HD video camera from Pure Digital. If you don't have time to watch the 2-minute video, here's the skinny: It has a high Cool Factor. It's small enough to fit in your bra and it shoots darn fine high-definition video at 720p. It's also good in low light conditions. It records 2 full hours of HD on 8G's of storage. It's cheap at around $200 (cheaper in the U.S.). And it could use a couple of additional features:
1. A battery indicator on the view screen
2. WiFi connectivity so you can upload videos directly to the web without having to upload to your computer first
Update 5/12/10 - There's currently an offer for a $15 discount via Flip Canada's Facebook page
Next: The Helium Digital wristband communicator. Yes, you can finally get Dick Tracy's #1 accessory.
Ahhhh,, ohhh my godddd,.. new toolgirl viedo! im so estactically excited to see this! ohhh man!. yay... thanks so so much maggie for posting this!! take care, and the flip camera woa now thats hot... 2oo dollars..o not bad either!!
Posted by: Abi | April 23, 2010 at 01:24 AM
I haven't seen you for a while, and I just wanted to say I love the grey streak! I really miss your PBS show in the U.S.
Posted by: Jenny | April 28, 2010 at 01:53 AM
Lookin' good, Mag, and the camera too. As a matter of fact, I think I'm going to order one right now. It could just be a lot of fun.
And how cool is that lego island? You find the best stuff!
Posted by: Kate | April 30, 2010 at 02:28 PM
Mag,
im buyin mine at walmart.. Will so busy video shooting and uploadin em on youtube! woot woot woot!
I flipped out when i discovered them at walmart today! its a cheap price too.. 120 $ sweet ehhhh!!. i cannot wait eeep!
Posted by: Abi | April 30, 2010 at 02:53 PM
Mag,
im buyin mine at walmart.. Will so busy video shooting and uploadin em on youtube! woot woot woot!
I flipped out when i discovered them at walmart today! its a cheap price too.. 120 $ sweet ehhhh!!. i cannot wait eeep!
Posted by: Abi | April 30, 2010 at 02:53 PM
mag,
can you upload your flip vidoes on twitter too? i know there's a video section where you can upload things from your video.. is it possible for that to happen?
thanks a million Maggie!
Posted by: Abi | May 04, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Abi,
Flip software uploads to YouTube, MySpace and Facebook, plus you can probably upload to TwitVideo as well, although I haven't personally tried it. It's all automated and effortless. I think you'll like it.
Mag
Posted by: ToolGirl | May 06, 2010 at 10:37 AM
MAg,
thank you thank you thank you, soo soo much for answering.. i'll give it a try on twitter.. once i have my flip camera tomorrow... wow this is so exciting.. thanks for posting this video.. now cause of what you video shot .. now everyone wants to get one!... i cannot wait to start shooting vidoes on mine flip camera.. this is gonna be so much funn!!
Posted by: Abi | May 06, 2010 at 04:11 PM