Flip Ultra Reviews: Flip Flash Memory storage SD camcorder

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Score: 8.9/10

61 Real Customer Reviews - In Summary

+ This camcorder scores very high on ease of use. - It has no outstanding negative points. “Good picture and sound quality” Lee, halesowen View all 61 real customer reviews

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61 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
93% of people recommend it.

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All purchasers (61)
Battery life8.3
Design8.6
Ease of use9.9
Image quality9.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)9.0
Weight9.8
Wow factor8.3
Overall rating8.9
Just point and shoot (3)
Other (58)
 

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Score 8.0/10

Lee, halesowen

+ Good picture and sound Quality

- Rigid USB adapter could snap off, recommend small flexible usb extension

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10 of 10 people found this review helpful

purchased 29 Jul 2008

Score 9.0/10

Christine, Scotland

+ So easy to use and the quality is excellent

- None really

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Sep 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Really easy to use

- could have more digital zoom

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Dec 2008

Score 8.0/10

Jim, Cape Town, South Africa , “Keen hiker requiring simple ”

+ It is very simple to operate, very basic and ideal for taking along mountaineering or on difficult hikes where it is awkward to set up equipment, and one comes across an animal or a bird and quick action is required.

- One has to fumble a bit to make sure that it is recording and that the zoom button has not been operated in error

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Oct 2008

Score 9.0/10

Daniel, London , “Great for the money ”

+ This camera is really simple to use and for the money the quality is really acceptible. You can play back the videos on your PC or on your TV via the cable provided. It is small and light so very easy to carry around with you. Download straight to YouTube, Facebook or similar

- Would have prefered it to have removable memory like SD card. Screen is a little small

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Dec 2008

Score 7.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Very easy to use and transfer videos onto computer. Images are of good quality

- Takes a ling time to activate and the red record button is very small-my husband has difficulty recording

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Dec 2008

Score 9.0/10

charlie, holsworthy , “experienced expert in cameras ”

+ reliable ,
easyily on hand

- malfunctions every once in a while

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 04 Jul 2008

Score 9.0/10

ted, sutton in ashfield

+ ease of use

- zoom a little weak

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 16 Jun 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Easy to use, great picture quality, small and compact, a winner!

- None

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Sep 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Great easy to use and download

- After downloading, you still have to delete all individual clips from the Flip

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 08 Oct 2008

Score 7.0/10

Garry, Driffield

+ Just point, press the button and shoot. Its as simple as that. I also liked the installed software. Plug the integral usb plug on the Flip into the the computer and within a few seconds its ready to transfer the data. The Flip is a fun thing that all of the family can use but if you expect high quality results stick to a digital camcorder.

- The stop start button on my particular Flip needs a good hard push before it will start or stop recording. The usb plug on the Flip seems a little bit on the flimsy side. I plug the Flip into a usb cable before i connect it to my computer.

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 17 Jun 2008

Score 9.0/10

Elena, Midlands , “YouTube addict cheese lover”

+ Simple to use

- Could do with more memory, sound a bit tinny

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Nov 2008

Score 8.0/10

Emily, Aber

+ It is compact so it can be taken to different places easily, and it has a good playback with sound.

- The picture is good on the actual product but it can be a little un clear as it doesn't hav a light.

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Dec 2008

Score 10.0/10

John, west midlands , “not very technical”

+ Just what I wanted press a button and away you go.Take it anywhere in your pocket.no massive instruction leaflet.

- To tell the truth, nothing yet.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Aug 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Easy to operate, good picture quality.

- None

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 23 Nov 2008

Score 9.0/10

Shaun, Great Yarmouth

+ Easy to carry, easy to use, great for youtube videos

- Picture quality on tv could be better

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Mar 2009

Score 7.0/10

Debbie, Wirral

+ No need for extra cables as the USB is already attached.

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 02 Sep 2008

Score 10.0/10

Caroline, London , “Social animal in London”

+ It's fabulous, fun and funky. Easy to use and easy to carry around to capture that moment.

- Can't think of one.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 26 Aug 2008

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ works well have already made some excellent dvd's from my flip

- none

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 16 Aug 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ good quality film results, attractive design,colour choice, easy to hold, quick download/upload, light to carry, reasonable price.

- no zoom facility

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 Dec 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Nice sizem looks great

- Not the best quality audio and only holds 1 hour

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 20 Jan 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ good quality

- none

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purchased 30 Dec 2008

Score 9.0/10

Helen, Blackwood

+ Easy to use and good sound quality.Fab for days out.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 03 Feb 2009

Score 7.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Bought for my 9 year old son's birthday and perfect for his requirements.

- Sound quality not fantastic.

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purchased 09 Feb 2009

Score 9.0/10

sue, streetly sutton coldfield

+ neat light easy to use. extremely portable so you can have it to hand just when you need it

- sometimes the record button just will not turn on or off and makes the filming wobbly! I need to find out how to delete parts of each section of film but my husband loves it!

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purchased 19 Feb 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Innovative, simple, excellent value

- none

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purchased 23 Feb 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Parent”

+ So simple, so effective.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 02 Mar 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Light, simple to use, great technology

- zoom is limited

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purchased 29 May 2009

Score 8.0/10

Corrine, Kent

+ Does what it says on the tin! One button action - even my 4 year old can use it!

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 28 May 2009

Score 9.0/10

chris, bradford west yorks , “teacher, use in school”

+ very simple to use. excellent viewing screen and playback. downloaded clips are very good quality on computer playback.

- flip software is a bit 'clunky', but you can get round it if it's too annoying.

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purchased 04 Jun 2009

Score 9.0/10

John, Wirral , “not very techy”

+ very easy to use

- always having to download to lap top

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purchased 06 Aug 2009

Score 10.0/10

Mary, Whitchurch, Shropshire , “silver surfer.......”

+ I am useless with any sort of technology, but a child could use this, it is absolutely brilliant, so simple to use. I have made videos, printed still photo's off the videos, and the quality has been amazing. I am thrilled to bits, a really great buy. Lots of friends very impressed.

- Have not found any bad points yet.

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purchased 11 Aug 2009

Score 8.0/10

christine, barnsley , “want easy life”

+ handy easy to use

- doesnt zoom in enough

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purchased 03 Sep 2009

Score 8.0/10

chrissy, barnsley

+ size & easyness

- zoom not enough

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purchased 03 Sep 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ So simple to use

- Battery life

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purchased 22 Apr 2009

Score 9.0/10

Dave, Edinburgh

+ size, ease of use, connectivity. Good all round performance for the price.

- One small observation: the USB connection can be cumbersome.

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purchased 24 May 2009

Score 8.0/10

Steve, Tamworth , “Just point and shoot” More like this »

+ Easy to use.

- Format of video cannot be used on Microsoft Movie Maker, which as a school is used often!!

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purchased 20 Oct 2009

Score 10.0/10

Clare, Skelmersdale , “Just point and shoot” More like this »

+ Clear pictures, easy to carry & use.

- Not so good for wider views - better for people. Picture quality poor if you zoom in.

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purchased 16 Sep 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ easy to use straight forward instructions

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 06 Oct 2009

Score 9.0/10

Sadie, Plymouth

+ Easy to use & lightweight

- Can't think of any !

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purchased 21 Sep 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Easy to use

- None so far

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purchased 01 Oct 2009

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Product Features

Resolution Quality SD
Optical Zoom Ratio 1
Media Format Flash Memory
Digital Zoom Ratio 2
Image Stabilisation No
Resolution (Pixels) 640x480

Also known as: FLIP VIDEO, Video Ultra, F260PUK, F260BUK, Ultra, Firebox

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Manufacturer's Description

Who knew video could be so much fun?
Introducing the Flip Video Ultra Series, the world’s simplest camcorder. It lets you capture the everyday moments that happen anywhere and share them with friends and family everywhere. So now, shooting video is as easy as taking a picture. And sharing is as easy as turning on your computer. Shoot Anything. Shoot Everything.

Simple to Shoot. It’s the camcorder, uncomplicated.
Forgets tapes. Forget leads. Forget charging. Forget ever having to say “You should have been there.” It’s the simplest camcorder in the world. (Plus it fits in your pocket).

Picture Perfect Quality. See for yourself
The Ultra Series captures stunning quality video that rivals expensive camcorders. With built-in flash memory, a high quality microphone, anti-glare display and superior low light handling, now anyone can make impressive videos.

Simple to Share. Built-in software makes it easy.
Flip Video’s revolutionary software makes organising, editing, and sharing video incredibly simple. Plug in the USB arm and email your videos to friends and family instantly – or publish them directly to MySpace and YouTube. Click on the links below to learn more.

Meet the Family
The Flip Video Ultra Series comes in 4 different colours. Pick your favourite.

Accessorise. Take your Flip everywhere.
Add extra style to your Flip Video Camcorder with these accessories. Get better shots with the tripod or action mount. Enjoy added flexibility with the USB cables.


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