Typical price: £99
What is it: Simple, lightweight budget camcorder with built-in USB
What we think: Simple and surprisingly decent for Web sharing, but don't expect too much from the sound
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 June 2008
Tags: flip video uk, youtube, shooting, ultra
We like:
Simplicity; better than expected video
We don't like:
Small screen; muddy mono sound; still not as cheap as it should be
You might also need:
AA batteries; a YouTube account
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Flip Video Ultra makes simplicity a virtue and Internet video-sharing a doddle. If you have any aspirations beyond the Web, a compact camera would be a better alternative for the price. Still, video is better than we expected -- just a shame about the sound
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