PURE Digital Flip Video Ultra Series F230

The Flip Video Ultra Camcorder is a mini-cam that can easily fit in your pocket, so it's always ready when you are. The manual is about the size of a pamphlet; this thing is so ridiculously easy to use, you don't need a dozen pages or more to get it. Basically, you aim it and press the big red "Record" button. To stop recording, just press "Record" again (you do have to press firmly, though; I guess that's to prevent accidental recording in your pocket!) Then you pay it back on the screen provided on the unit, hook it up to your TV with the cable provided, or download it to your PC, or straight to YouTube and other video hosting sites. It comes with editing software that loads when you hook your Flip to your PC the first time, and after that, the Flip must be attached to the PC if you want to use the software, which is a bit of a drag if you want to edit videos that are already on the PC. I guess you could just use some other editing app if you don't want to attach the Flip every time. Speaking of that, the Flip has a very convenient pop-out USB arm for attaching it to your PC. The video quality is clear; a little jerky, but for the price (mine was $79.95) it's perfectly acceptable. It looks exceptionally good in low light, and that's not an extra feature. It's just that good! It's also has 2x zoom-in/out. All in all, the Flip Video Ultra Camcorder is a fantastic bargain!

The Flip Video Camera is a simply awesome devise. Ultra simple to operate. Extremely light weight. The built-in software for editing movies is very simple to use. Since I got this video camera, everyone in the family has been having fun with it.

I got my Flip Video for my 20th birthday. Some people would say that the Flip is for a much younger crowd 12-15, but I disagree. I have taken mine everywhere and whenever something catches my eye that I feel is a "youtube" moment I can quickly grab it out of my purse, turn it on and record. It is small enough that I don't look like a loser holding a big camcorder around but its quality is just as good. There are some downsides and that is that it cannot zoom to far in, but for the purpose I use it for (not for professional videos) it works wonders.
Please remember to download the software update from the website before you plug it into your computer, otherwise you will lose your videos.

the flip is the easiest thing. even children can use it and produce nice and entertaining videos. highly recommended for traveling or parties or just for fun.