The Flip Video UltraHD from Cisco is available in 1-hour and 2-hour editions, but there is a lot more than just the recording time, which separates the models. The 1-hour edition (that we are reviewing here) is priced at $149.99, and is basically the same UltraHD fro 2009, but with a smaller storage capacity. The UltraHD 2H (2 Hour) gets a lot of new features such as improvements in video quality and a proprietary port to support the third party accessories specially developed for Flip's cams. On a whole you gets you gets decent bang for your buck for $50 extra for addition 2-hour. Though, the one reason to get Flip UltraHD (1 Hour) is if you are looking for the simplest way of shooting videos and at the same time wants to share them online instantly. Apart from this the two similarly priced models from some other manufacturers’ offers superior video quality. And if you don’t have nay interest in accessories and at the same time would  [...]

Priced at $279.99 the Flip SlideHD mini-camcorder is comparatively higher priced than the class to which the camera belongs. Though the immense 16 GB internal memory of the camera can be attributed the excess weight of the camera. The straight 3 inch wide touchscreen LCD of the camera also is responsible for the slight weight increase. The wide LCD screen of the camera not only is touchscreen, but also acts as a screen for viewing photos and videos, and “slide” opens at a comfortable angle. This Flip SlideHD also makes shooting and sharing videos an easy maneuver, so easy that almost everyone can do it. The humongous LCD screen of SlideHD is used for controlling most of the functions of the camera, as a result of which you will see a really limited amount of physical controls on the body of the camera. As a matter of fact there only are a couple of them. The first physical control is positioned on the right spine of the camera and is a small power  [...]

The Flip Video Mino is a fourth generation camcorder for Pure Digital. Both the Flip Video Ultra and the Mino has similar technology and runs on lithium ion rechargeable batteries. The Mino features one-touch uploading to AOL and YouTube; and high-quality video and sound in its class. However, the batteries are not removable and there is no memory card slot for external storage. $103.45 priced the Mino is also relatively expensive than its competitors. The Pure Digital has completely redesigned the Flip Video Mino. The USB connector flips out straightly rather than extending from the side. The Mino has 1.5 inches LCD display instead of previous 1.46 inches screen. The navigation controls on back are touch-sensitive and shinny, but flush inside the surface. The A/V output port is shifted downward and is smaller than standard 2.5mm jack. The tripod threaded mount is located in the center at the bottom. The company has included the latest –  [...]

Flip have been known to make good compact camcorders, we were fans of MinoHD which was released last year because it didn’t confuse us with too many functions and was a great solution if you wanted to put the videos on sites like YouTube. This time, they are back with two new models Ultra HD which records at 720p video with resolution of 1280X720 and the Ultra which records at 640X480 VGA resolution. The latter is cheapest among the two in terms of price. Flip UltraHD comes with AA sized rechargeable batteries which can be charged from the unit itself by connecting it to the USB. You can also put standard AA sized alkaline batteries in to the camcorder. We really liked the options and the fact that the rechargeable batteries could be charged within the camcorder. However, there is a catch; the rechargeable and alkaline batteries are heavier as compared to standard lithium ion batteries. Ultra HD weighs 6.1 ounces as compared to the MinoHD which  [...]

With the holiday season coming around manufacturers are churning new products to induce people to buy. Some of them are really worth paying for, while some are just making new products to cash in on the holiday period. We felt the latter when it comes to the Flip Video MinoHD, second generation. We don’t mean disrespect but first generation was pretty much good with the latest technology. Now Flip takes a leaf out of the book of Apple while naming the devices, this camcorder is named second generation which is meant to be an improved version of the previous product. The main changes are the bigger memory, the LCD has got bigger and it is transreflective (antiglare) and has a 960x240 resolution and the exteriors have changed to give the unit a sleeker look. The camcorder has touch sensitive buttons just like the previous devices but they are put in such a place that you might click on them accidentally. Also the body attracts a lot of fingerprints  [...]