Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black)

This product is not worth over $150 dollars, if you like good quality footage, then this product is not for you. I bought mine and returned it after a few days... If you don't care about image stabilization, then the shaky footage won't bother you... it's not worth $150 dollars though. I was not looking for a high quality product for a low price...just something average, but the shaky image is too much. You need to use a tripod all of the time!

If you are looking to buy a drop-dead simple digital camcorder that even your grandmother can use, look no further. I researched a number of camcorders before settling on this one even though it doesn't have a great zoom and other fancy bells and whistles. This device does just one thing - records HD video - and does it very well indeed. Another greatly useful feature is that it accepts standard AA batteries. This means you don't have to lug an extra battery pack and/or a charger like for the other flip models.

Pros:
- Excellent video quality.
- Easy to store and carry (fits nicely in your pocket - it's just slightly thicker and longer than your average cell phone).
- Light weight
- Minimalist controls. You can't go wrong with them.
- Easy to connect to your PC via the inbuilt USB plug.
- Fits on a standard tripod to get steady shake free video.
- Easy to transfer videos to your windows PC or mac.
- Can take standard AA batteries.

Cons:
- The battery life isn't that great.
- The sound quality is a little lukewarm and the microphone isn't sensitive enough.
- No optical zoom. The 2x digital zoom is not very good.

Retails for $150.00. First time used, lens has horizontal cracks in it. Flip customer service: "No replacement part for it". There is NO LENS COVER to protect it. Must have hit something while in tote bag. WASTE OF MONEY. How can they sell this for that price and not allow for a replacement lens. I would pay for it, I understand lens is not under warranty. That was not the problem. Like throwing out $150.00. I can't even give it a star, but might have to, to get this posted.

I bought this to capture my 3yr old daughter activities. Previously I had a very old sony miniDV. I was planning to buy a good flash or HD camcoder from Sony again. But I know the issues of portability with Sony and their software sucks. Hence was looking a more portable, reliable, good quality one. I came across this and read a lot of reviews about it. It lived up to my expectations in almost all aspects.
Pros: Easy potable, good HD quality, Easy to use, Simple Software solution, Easy upload to any site.
Cons: Battery and zoom.

The product is everything it claims to be, and more. It is very portable and convenient with great video quality and sound for its intended use.

Absolutely no regrets in making this purchase.

We took it Kauai for the trial run and it performed flawlessly. Viewing on a wide screen HDTV is very easy to do and fun for all at the end of a day of exploring the island.

Make sure you purchase the cables to connect your HDTV.

Thanks to Amazon for another great product with the usual reliable delivery service and support.