Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black) Buy Now

I never had a Mino model, so the UltraHD is my first exposure to the Flip. My previous camera was a Canon PowerShot SD 630, which somehow managed to go through the washing machine leaving me in a position to look for a new device. Before that, I had a standard-def camcorder with 60 minute cassettes.

First, the AWESOMENESS:
* Instead of being the size of a camcorder, this thing easily fits in my hand.
* 720p resolution video at a reasonably high framerate!
* Great picture in daylight; Good picture in indoor lighting.
* HDMI output (HDMI supports both audio and video).
* Replaceable batteries, and a re-chargeable one is included.
* Good video tracking (i.e. moves well from left to right without losing a bunch of frames)
* The device software and physical controls are easy to learn and easy to use.

Then the SO-SO:
* My MacBook Pro is thin and the UltraHD is too tall for it. I need to use a USB extension cord to connect it reliably.
* The software is OK, but I'd've rather seen them write plugins for iPhoto and iMovie instead (for the Mac version of the software).
* Uploading directly to YouTube is cool, but there are better video services out there (e.g. Vimeo, Viddler).
* Only a little thicker than my 160GB iPod classic.

Lastly, the DISAPPOINTMENTS:
* It doesn't take photographs; Only video. This is a big missing feature for me.
* The vertical orientation feels odd to me. Sure, it makes it easier to reach up over people's heads with one hand to record a conference or a concert, but I don't do that kind of stuff. I prefer the horizontal orientation and a larger screen (the Canon PowerShot SD 630 had a huge 3-inch screen on the back). I'd rather hold it horizontally with both hands to track my kids running around than to hold it up over my head and look at a small screen. I can't believe the old model had a screen that was even smaller.

And to CONCLUDE:
All-in-all, I'm very happy with the device. If you're looking for an inexpensive, consumer-grade, hand-held video camera with HD resolution, this is a fantastic device. If you're still hanging onto camcorders from 5+ years ago, you can now give them away as the size-to-quality ratio of the UltraHD is fantastic.

However, if you're looking for a digital camera that also does video (or a video camera that also does photos), this isn't it. The Canon PowerShot is a great camera that also does SD-quality video if you're willing to trade HD video for photos.Get more detail about Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black).