Flip Video Review - Even You Can "YouTube"

It wasn't too long ago that a home video camera was big, heavy and bulky, with video quality that left much to be desired.  Now, nearly a decade into the new millennium, the home video revolution has taken a new, dramatic turn.  Introducing: Flip Video, an ultra-convenient line of camcorders designed to shoot anything and share everything!  Welcome to the future.



In May 2007, Pure Digital Technologies introduced Flip Video™, a new line of digital camcorders designed to revolutionize how everyday consumers shoot and share video.  These remarkably simple and affordable devices feature a major advance in video sharing technology combined with an ultra-portable design and easy video capture and editing. Developed with Internet video sharing software integrated into the device, Flip Video is the first camcorder to seamlessly upload directly to YouTube and other online video sharing sites. Available at major retailers nationwide, Flip Video camcorders capture life's spontaneous moments, no matter where or when they occur. The camcorder retails at $119.99 for the 30-minute model and $149.99 for the 60-minute model.
"With Flip Video, Pure Digital has created a brand new category of camcorder that puts the power to instantly capture, edit, and share video in the pocket of everyday consumers," said Jonathan Kaplan, Chairperson and CEO of Pure Digital Technologies. " Flip Video has the potential to forever change the way people use this increasingly popular medium."

Flip Video's built-in software allows people to share videos as easily as they would digital photos. In addition to instant emailing, the program allows videos to be uploaded directly to popular Internet video sharing sites, including YouTube. Creative users can also edit their clips, make custom movie mixes, add their own music, capture still photos from video, and even design video greeting cards.

" Flip Video is a new breed of camcorder that recognizes and leverages the tremendous demand for video sharing." said Kelly Liang, Business Development, YouTube. "Not only does Flip Video make it easy to capture video, it also makes it simple to instantly share it with friends, family or the world via YouTube."

In September 2007, Pure Digital introduced Flip Video Ultra, showcasing their next-generation video processing technology, which delivers stunning video and sound quality, even when played on large-screen TVs!  The Ultra Series continues Pure Digital’s pioneering of a new category of camcorder that puts the power to instantly capture, edit and share video in the pocket of everyday consumers.

“ Flip Video Ultra’s sleek new design will make it the camcorder of choice for people who want to capture and share life’s spontaneous moments, no matter where or when they happen,” said Jonathan Kaplan, Chairperson and CEO of Pure Digital Technologies. “It’s the perfect solution for anyone who wants a stylish, high quality, take-anywhere camcorder.”

The 60-minute (2GB) Ultra model is priced at $179.99 and is available in four colors: white, black, orange and pink, while the 30-minute (1GB) model is $149.99 and comes in white and black.  Pure Digital is also launching a line of Flip Video accessories -- including a pouch, tripod, action mount, and USB extension cables.

From the makers of the successful and critically acclaimed Pure Digital Point & Shoot Camcorder, Flip Video is the only camcorder that gives consumers the convenient option of bringing the camcorder to a local photo lab for one-hour DVD processing. There are more than 9,400 Pure Digital-certified retail locations nationwide, including CVS/pharmacy, Rite Aid, Wolf Camera Centers, Longs Drugs, and Duane Reade.

Flip Video Features :
- One-touch recording with 2x digital zoom
- 1.5 inch color playback screen
- Instant playback, review and delete features
- Play videos directly from the camcorder to any TV
- Uses AA batteries
- Built-in software for instant viewing, editing, and sharing
- One-click emailing
- Integrated video uploading to YouTube and other online video sharing sites
- Capture still frames from video
- Make custom-edited movie mixes with music
- Create and organize your personal video library
- One-hour DVD processing through one of more than 9,400 Pure Digital-certified U.S. retail locations
- Available at retail locations nationwide including Best Buy, Costco, Target, Toys "R" Us, and online at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Red Envelope and others.

Flip Video Ultra Features:
The Flip Video Ultra Series incorporates a wide range of advanced new features, including a 1.5 inch transflective, no-glare display screen for clear viewing in even the brightest sunlight, next-generation video processing, and increased on-board memory (2 GB of for the 60-minute model and 1 GB for the 30-minute model). Features include:
·    One-touch recording with 2x digital zoom
·    Instant on-camera playback and delete
·    High-speed video sharing from any PC or Mac
·    One-click emailing of videos and video greeting cards
·    One-click emailing of videos and video greeting cards
·    Custom editing of movie mixes, with the option to set them to your own music
·    Capture of still photos from video
·    Built-in tripod mount
·    Convenient DVD processing option at over 9,400 one hour labs nationwide

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