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Flip Ultra HD

Flip Ultra HD

95 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (103)
image quality (21)
portability (18)
price (11)
battery (11)

Negative
zoom (12)
memory (5)
color (2)
reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 95 reviews of Flip Ultra HD. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviews about the size and price are on the whole positive. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed comments about the battery. The reliability and color get negative reviews.

usability, portability, image quality, price, size

zoom, memory, color, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Flip Ultra HD is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Flip UltraHD 8GB (3rd Gen)

Cisco takes its UltraHD to the next level. Well, it has a few new features anyway.

Good low-light performance, 50 frames/sec shooting, Two hours of video storage

No 1080p recording, No analogue video output, No manual features

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by (t3.com)

Flip Ultra HD review

Full review: Third generation of the Flip Video camcorder

Partner Source

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Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

Flip UltraHD review

Flip was largely responsible for kick-starting the popularity of easy-to-use mini camcorders.

With great-looking video and an HDMI output, this is our new favourite mini camcorder.

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Flip UltraHD review

You may have heard that Cisco will no longer be producing the Flip camcorder products. However, as long as they're still available on the market, you may want to consider buying one anyway. If so, here are some issues you should consider , and if not,...

Shoots 720p HD video; high-quality video for its class; easy to use; uses rechargeable AA batteries; FlipShare software compatible with both Mac and Windows machines.

Somewhat pricey; no memory card slot; no cable included for HD output to HDTVs.

The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a respectable feature set and some of the best video we've seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Flip Ultra HD

The Flip Ultra HD is an easy to hold, easy to use camcorder that shoots 720p video onto the onboard flash memory at a smooth 30 frames per second. You can copy it quickly across to any computer, but there's also the option to cut out the middleman and...

Provided you've got steady hands, the Flip UltraHD is a great solution for capturing quick video, but as Flip cameras have become more high-end, other companies have met it in the middle then strolled right past it, with better specced, similarly sized...

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : electricpig.co.uk (electricpig.co.uk)

Flip UltraHD review

Too much money for a gadget that doesn't stand up well against the competition

Still the easiest camcorder to use

Chunky, doesn't compare well with its rivals

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : digicambuyer.co.uk (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Flip Video Ultra HD

The Flip UltraHD is a user-friendly device that produces good-quality video without fuss.

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Flip UltraHD

The Flip UltraHD is an easy to hold, easy to use camcorder that shoots 720p video onto the onboard flash memory at a smooth 30 frames per second. You can copy it quickly across to any computer, but there's also the option to cut out the middleman and...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Flip UltraHD review: Flip UltraHD

Flip UltraHD

Shoots 720p HD video; high-quality video for its class; easy to use; uses rechargeable AA batteries; FlipShare software compatible with both Mac and Windows machines.

Somewhat pricey; no memory card slot; no cable included for HD output to HDTVs.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Sandeep B (tech.firstpost.com)