The Flip UltraHD is the simplest video recorder I've ever seen. After charging it up for the first time, the setup menu has 2 settings. Language, and date&time. That's it. There are no software or driver disks. The software installs from the camera when you connect it to the computer. The camera has 8GB of storage built in, with no options to increase it. The camera itself is compact and does one thing. Takes HD 720p video. Pretty much it's all point and shoot. The results are good. The biggest negative is lack of image stabilization. Your image will only be as steady as your ability to hold the camera still. All in all, I find the "Flip" good, but there are other options out there. For the same price or little more, you can buy a pocket point and shoot digital camera that has HD video and image stabilization.
Update 7/03/09:
After taking the "Flip" to Las Vegas with me, I have to admit it has grown on me. I found myself using it more than my digital camera. While I still find its limitations such as no image stabilization somewhat frustrating, my opinion on it has improved. I would now give it a solid 4 stars, and recommend it to anyone who's only looking for a small video camera. Get more detail about Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black).
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