Holiday Gift Guide: Flip UltraHD (Review & Giveaway)

A Little Bit About the Flip Ultra HD

• Shoot up to 1 hour of amazing HD video on the easy-to-use, pocket-sized UltraHD
• Press the big red button to start capturing vibrant HD video (720p / 30fps) on the super-simple user interface
• Comes with 4 GB of built-in memory, letting you capture up to 1 hour of HD video; no additional memory cards required
• Power up with the included standard AA batteries. And for even better charge time, try using the Flip Video Rechargeable Battery Pack [sold separately]
• Connect the built-in USB arm to your PC or Mac® to launch pre-loaded FlipShare™ software
• Use FlipShare software to organize and edit your videos, capture photos, send video greeting cards and create custom movies
• Share videos privately using FlipShare's attachment-free email or by creating Flip Channels; post publicly with direct video shares to Facebook™, Twitter™ and YouTube™
• Watch your videos on your HDTV by connecting your UltraHDto your HDTV with the Flip Video HDMI ™ Mini Cable (type C) [sold separately]
• Record high-quality H.264 HD videos that are compatible with most video-playing applications, including Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player, and iTunes
• Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per seconds (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files
• Included in package: Flip UltraHD video camera, two standard AA batteries, user guide

Flip UltraHD Highlights

Ultra Simple
The new Flip UltraHD video camera combines Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of HD video. UltraHD could not be easier to use: just power on, press record, and you'll be capturing incredible HD. UltraHD features 1 hour of record time and included standard AA batteries, so you'll never miss another minute of video again.

Ultra Fun
With its pocket-sized design, UltraHD lets you capture video anytime, anywhere. Whether it's a lazy afternoon in the park, a family vacation, or a simple everyday moment, your UltraHD will be ready to go. And show off your personality with the Ultra colorful lineup; brilliant white, vibrant magenta and metallic blue.


Ultra Amazing
UltraHD combines signature Flip Video quality with HD 720p resolution and 30 frames per second to offer vibrant HD video. And with 4 GB of built-in memory, UltraHD lets you capture up to 1 hour of HD video with no additional memory cards. UltraHD thrives in all types of lighting environments, and with premier AAC audio your videos will sound simply amazing. Plus the included HDMI™ output makes it easy to enjoy your videos on your HDTV.

Pre-Loaded FlipShare Software—Now with Direct Upload to Twitter

• UltraHD comes pre-loaded with FlipShare™ software, which makes it easy to organize, create and share your videos:
• Organize your videos by dragging and dropping into folders you've created, or use the automatic date-stamped folders
• Edit and trim your favorite videos clips or even add your own music, all using FlipShare's easy editing tools
• Create video greeting cards or use the Magic Movie feature to make movies with the click of a button
• Capture photos using the easy Snapshot feature. You can grab a still-image photo from any of the 30 frames that comprise each second of your video
• Share privately using FlipShare's attachment-free email. Or create private Flip Channels, the easiest way to share videos and photos with groups of friends and family
• Post online by sharing directly to Facebook™, Twitter™ and YouTube™

My Experience

I'm a mom. So, naturally I'm an obsessive (somewhat pathological) picture taker. I love to capture all of the special moments, and the not so special moments, and my little cherubs just breathing and being cute on our camera. Although we have a camcorder (that's fairly compact) for some reason, it seems to be too much hassle to carry it around with me everywhere, so the video that we've captured in the past is sparse to say the least.

There are so many moments....a funny face, voice, the way my adorable princess cannot pronounce certain words (I don't know what I'll do when she learns how to pronounce properly! I'll miss her toddler language and all it's cuteness ;). So I was intrigued when I learned about The Flip, and excited to try out the new Flip
UltraHD! It comes with everything preloaded in the handheld video camera. With simple functions (Play, Delete Record, and Power Buttons), and brilliant video quality.....all you have to do is plug the camera directly into the USB port on your computer (the USB flips out from the side of the camera no cords required!) and the preloaded software automatically uploads , and allows you to edit & share your video! Very easy, very quick! Best of all? The video is crisper, and of better quality than our handheld camcorder!

Being that the Flip UltraHD is the size of my camera, its super easy to bring it along in my purse everywhere! When something catches my attention, and I want to film I don't have to fuss with a bunch of buttons or settings; I can power on the flip and hit the red record button. Yes, ITS THAT SIMPLE!

Every mom should own a Flip! To catch all of those fleeting moments & precious memories! The Flip Ultra HD would make the perefect Holiday Gift!
BUY IT:
You can find The Flip Ultra HD at a retailer near you and direct at http://www.theflip.com/
WIN IT:
Capture every moment with the brilliance of The Flip Ultra HD! One lucky reader will receive a 4GB Flip Ultra HD!
HOW TO ENTER:
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Entry to this giveaway ends at 12pm PST January 18, 2011. Winner's are chosen randomly through random.org. The winner will be announced in a post within 7 days of the giveaway ending, and contacted through email. The winner will have 48 hrs. to respond or another winner will be chosen


DISCLOSURE: A product sample was provided for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR,