Flip UltraHD Camcorder Review
We like to review a wide range of DTV and HD products. Today, we’re taking a look at one of the hottest Christmas gifts of the 09 season. The Flip UltraHD Camcorder, which, at a weight of less than 1 pound, should probably have the lable, ”UltraPortable” in the product name. The UltraHD features a HDMI connection which will plug into any HD capable TV set for instant viewing of pictures or movies taken with the device. What happens if your TV doesn’t have an HDMI input? No worries, the Flip comes with an flip-out USB connection to plug into your PC or Apple computer to download your videos to your hard drive or DVD disk.
How much video can I record with the Flip Ultra HD?
2 hours. This unit comes with 8GB of built-in memory.
What kind of batteries does the Flip Ultra HD come with?
Rechargeable double A batteries which recharge when plugged into your computer with the USB cord that comes with the unit. Users of this devce may also be happy to hear that you can use standard AA batteries for backup if you run out of juice with your rechargeable batteries.
Other notable item about the Flip UltraHD Camcorder:
The Good: Rechargeable batteries. 2 hours of record time. HDMI cable for watching movies on TV screen. Quick load time allows you to instantly record videos after turning unit on.
The Bad: No SD Card slot???? That’s a major issue if you plan on recording more than 2 hours video at a time otherwise you’ll have to download video to a computer to continue recording. No RCA or output for standard definition TVs or TVs without an HDMI connection.
The Final Verdict: The light and compact design of the UltraHD makes it the camcorder of choice for bloggers on the road and parents who want to capture special moments with their chilren. At it’s current pricing of $149.99, it’s also one of the most popular gifts this Christmas.
Additional details on the Flip UltraHD Camcorder:
Sensor: 1/4.5″ HD CMOS Sensor
Size: 1/4.5 inches
Movie Resolution: 1280 x 720
Recording Definition: High Definition
Memory Included: 8GB Internal
Storage Media Type: Flash Memory
Movie File Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Digital Zoom: 2x Multi-step
Focusing Range: 1.5M – infinity
LCD Monitor: 2.0 inches
LCD Coverage: 100%
Maximum Aperture: f 2.4
White Balance Control: Auto
Movie Image Resolution: 1280 x 720
Computer Interface: USB
Computer Interface: HDMI
Height: 4.3 inches
Width: 2.2 inches
