Flip VideoTM Introduces Flip UltraTM and Flip UltraHDTM
Posted on 30 April 2009, at 12:28 pm, by Dan Cohen
I have Flip Mino from Pure Digital and I absolutely love it. It is small, light, easy to use and makes transferring video to my iMac absolutely simple! It goes everywhere with me these days. Best of all, the image quality is quite good.
Pure Digital just announced some additions to their lineup and they look great! The new Flip Ultra and Flip UltraHD offer two hours of recording time, a large high-resolution two-inch screen, and the ability to recharge it through the built-in USB arm.
At an MSRP of $149 and $199 they are nicely priced for such high-definition, yet imminently portable, cameras.
The full release with more details after the jump.
Best-Selling Camcorder Line Now Offers a New HD Model, Double the Memory and a Larger Screen
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – April 30, 2009 – Pure Digital Technologies, Inc. – the maker of the acclaimed Flip Video family of camcorders – today announced the second generation of its Flip Ultra line, America’s number-one selling camcorder since its debut in 2007. Now available in both high-definition and standard-resolution models, the new line offers everyday consumers the easiest and most affordable way to capture and share high-quality video. The new Flip Ultra and Flip UltraHD feature two hours of recording time, a large high-resolution two-inch screen, and convenient battery recharging through the built-in USB arm.
“The original Flip Ultra changed the way the world captures and shares video by making it easy, accessible, and, most of all, fun,” said Jonathan Kaplan, chairperson and CEO of Pure Digital. “Our new Flip UltraHD takes this to the next level by making it incredibly simple and affordable for anyone to capture and share hours of video in stunning HD.”
The new Flip Ultra and UltraHD camcorders set a new standard for convenient and affordable video capture. Both new models offer a full two hours of recording capacity, a bright two-inch transflective screen for no-glare viewing even in direct sunlight, and an innovative AA rechargeable battery pack that can be conveniently recharged through the camera’s built-in USB arm. The Flip Ultra is priced at just $149.99, while the Flip UltraHD sells for $199.99.
Like all Flip Video camcorders, the new Ultra line is pre-loaded with FlipShareTM, the on-board software that leads consumers seamlessly through the process of organizing, editing and sharing videos. Consumers simply plug the built-in USB arm directly into any Mac or PC to begin sharing their videos immediately.
The second generation Flip Ultra camcorder promises to build on the success of the Flip Video family, which has sold more than 2 million camcorders since first introduced less than two years ago. The Flip Ultra continues its reign as the number-one selling camcorder in the U.S., while the Flip MinoHD, launched last November is currently the top-selling HD camcorder in the country, both according to first quarter 2009 rankings from leading market research firm The NPD Group.
Flip UltraHD Camcorder Features:
• SRP: $199.99
• Colors: Black, White (with chrome trim)
• Video Resolution: High Definition, 1280 x 720
• Records: 2 hours (8 GB built-in memory)
• Screen: 2 inch – transflective (anti-glare)
• Batteries: 2 x AA (rechargeable AA battery pack included)
• TV Output: Widescreen with HDMITM output
• Zoom: 2 x Digital
Flip Ultra Camcorder Features:
• SRP: $149
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow and Pink
• Video Resolution: 640 x 480
• Records: 2 hours (4GB built-in memory)
• Screen: 2 inch – transflective (anti-glare)
• Batteries: 2 x AA (optional rechargeable AA battery pack sold separately)
• TV Output: SD Composite Video
• Zoom: 2 x Digital
About Pure Digital Technologies, Inc.
Based in San Francisco, Pure Digital Technologies, Inc., is a pioneer in developing simple, affordable digital imaging solutions for the mass market. Its revolutionary Flip Video family of camcorders ignited a new category of video cameras that puts the power to shoot and share video into the pockets of everyday consumers. Flip Video camcorders are the world’s first with on-board software to enable editing, organizing, and seamless video uploading to YouTubeTM, MySpaceTM and other video-sharing sites. As part of the Flip Video Spotlight program, the company pledged to deliver one million camcorders to help nonprofits use the power of video to change the world. Flip Video camcorders are available in over 10,000 retail locations including Amazon, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Sears, and Kmart, and TheFlip.com. Flip Video products are also available in Canada and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.TheFlip.com
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April 30th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Awesome! and I’m in the market too… Too bad for those who just bought one …
April 30th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Well … we got one of the originals for my younger son when they first came out and he still loves it. My wife got me a Flip MinoHD for Christmas, and I really enjoy it – quick and easy and small and simple to bring to the computer with solid quality. No regrets here …
April 30th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
I gave my wife a MinoHD for Christmas and she loves it. She’s not one for carrying gadgets around with her, but the Flip seems to have found a permanent spot in her purse.