Pure Digital Flip Ultra Series F260 Camcorder

Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Orange)
- What you see is what you get - the Pure Digital Flip Ultra Series F260 Camcorder is probably the simplest videocam and does exactly what it's made for. There's really not much into it - just a decent pocketable, low-price videocam that has a 2-gig memory good for 60 minutes and is capable of transferring videos onto a pc via a USB cable, videos can be viewed on a TV via the audio/video cable. Looks neat, but I'd go for a high end camera phone with a good video recording feature so I won't have to carry an extra gadget around, but that's just me.

Here's info from the manufacturer:
The Pure Digital Flip Video Ultra Series is the next-generation line of highly compact digital camcorders to make it easier than ever for on-the-go consumers to shoot and share high-quality video. Slim-sized to fit neatly into any pocket, the Flip Video Ultra Series provides unmatched portability and simplicity for capturing, editing and sharing video - anytime, anywhere. The Flip Video Ultra Series is the newest member in Pure Digital's popular Flip Video family of digital camcorders, the world's first camcorders with on-board software to enable editing, organizing, and seamless video uploading to AOL, YouTube and other video sharing sites. Flip Video Ultra showcases Pure Digital's next-generation video processing technology, which delivers stunning video and sound quality, even when played on large-screen TVs. The Ultra Series continues Pure Digital's pioneering of a new category of camcorder that puts the power to instantly capture, edit and share video in the pocket of everyday consumers. The Flip Video Ultra Series incorporates a wide range of advanced new features, including a 1.5 inch transflective, no-glare display screen for clear viewing in even the brightest sunlight, next-generation video processing, and increased on-board memory.

Features:
* 2GB flash based camcorder can record up to 60 minutes of video, with out the need for tapes, or SD cards
* Built-in USB arm, acts like a typical USB flash drive, drag and drop
* Simple camorder, shooting video is as easy as taking a picture
* FlipShare built in software that makes it easy to organize, edit and share your videos on YouTube, MySpace, AOL Video, or any other online video service
* Capable of playing back on a TV with the help from a composite cable
* Tripod mount, use any standard tripod for steady video

Tech Specs:
* LCD Screen: 1.5” (diagonal) Transflective TFT (for bright daylight)
* Video Resolution: 648×480
* Video Sensor: 1/4” VGA CMOS sensor Large 5.6 µm pixels
* Light Sensitivity: Very high sensitivity (>2.0V/lux-sec) with automatic low light detection
* Video Compression: Pure Digital Video Engine 2.0
* *ideo Frame Rate: 30 frames per second (constant frame rate, progressive scan)
* Average Bitrate: 4.0Mbps (auto-adaptive algorithm)
* Video Format: Advanced Profile MPEG-4 AVI
* White Balance & Exposure: Auto-adaptive white/black balance and exposure
* Optical Lens Type: Fixed Focus (0.8m to infinity)
* Aperture: f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments)
* Zoom: Smooth multi-step 2x digital
* Battery Type: 2 AA Batteries (1.5 Volt AA Alkaline, Energizer® e2® Lithium, or 1.2 Volt NiMH rechargeable)
* Battery Life: AA Alkaline – Up to 2 hrs of use, Energizer® e2® Lithium – Up to 5 hrs of use (Battery life may vary depending on batteries and use pattern)
* Camcorder Interface: Easy-press buttons
* Power-up Time: 4 to 7 seconds depending on the amount of recorded content
* Power Saver (Auto Shut-Down): Yes
* Play All Function: Yes
* Pause, FF/Rewind: No
* Set Date/Time: Yes
* Dimensions (HxWxD): 4.17” x 2.16” x 1.25”
* Weight: 5.2oz
* PC Connection: Built-in flip-out USB arm (up to USB 2.0 speed)
* Speaker: Built-in
* Microphone: Built-in, Wide-range
* Tripod Mount: Yes
* Online Sharing: Unlimited private video emails or video greeting cards. Direct Upload to MySpace, YouTube, or AOL
* Video Editing: Video trim – set start and end points. Create movies with multiple video clips – add titles, music and credits
* Still Photo: Snap still photos from video
* Software Update: Automatic and on-demand online updates
* Minimum System Requirements for Windows:
* Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
* Windows XP SP2 512MB of RAM
* Vista with 2GB of RAM
* USB port