Interesting fact: The PR company who looks after HTC in Australia also looks after Linksys by Cisco. And because Cisco recently purchased mini camcorder maker Flip, at yesterday’s HTC launch, they were carrying around their own little Flip UltraHD. Which led me to wonder: does the Flip UltraHD excite you?
I know that for my line of work, I’m desperately seeking a little mini HD camera to record events live for you lot. I was tempted to just buy the Kodak Zx1, but with the upcoming Flip model I’ve been holding off on the purchase. But then again, I’m not your average punter, so it got me to wondering – are you excited by the prospect of a pocket sized HD camcorder? What would you use it for?
And on a more practical note, how much would you expect to pay for something like this? Would you grab it online if you could get it a bit cheaper or if you could customise it with your own logo or photo? Let us know in comments.
Russell Greenwood
July 1, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Just bought a Zx1 recently – couldn’t be happier, the $250~ price tag is perfectly fine for this type of product too.
Bring on the Flip anyway – they’re great looking cameras from what we can tell from over this side of the pond.
Report PermalinkTerry OFee
July 1, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Several months ago, actually yes. Then the 3GS announcement came out and well, you know how it goes. :P
Sure, the Flip is HD quality but I already own a sony handycam and anything halfway professional will be done on that. My small portable video recorder is now all on my little telephone. Still be good for those who want some more professionalism to their out and about video recording. I do like the things..
Report PermalinkAdriano Vittorio
July 1, 2009 at 2:47 PM
I bought a Creative Vado HD online at the australian Creative store. It arrived within 4 business days… It has a removable battery so that when you’re not using it you can remove the battery so save the charge in it. Other than coming with software on it that launches as soon as you plug it into windows, when you plug it into Mac you simply drag the video files onto your computer. You will also find that the Vado HD has the largest wide angle and gets way more in the shot than Kodak & Mino Flip models. It also has 4 gig internal memory and unlimited clip length. up to 4 hours of HD video and 2 hours of HD+ video which uses a better codec (or some shit like that). To me… it’s awesome. I highly recommend it.
Report Permalinksimon
July 21, 2009 at 1:27 PM
I have been watching the pendingarrival of the Flip ultra HD. Or has it already arrived? or why dont I just buy it form some US site?
Is it as good as it suggests?
Advice from anyone willing please
Report PermalinkTrent
July 23, 2009 at 9:04 PM
simon yeah I like them. my mate from the states owns one and after seeing his i think they are well worth it. i posyted in another post here that i was able to reserve one for $299, which after some online research was def the cheapest i could find, if you go to http://www.videopro.com.au you can see the details.
Trent.
Report PermalinkMatus Kundrat
August 30, 2009 at 10:50 PM
I just ordered my today! :) Will keep ya posted on how it goes.
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