New Flip SlideHD Camcorder Includes Touchscreen Function
New Flip SlideHD Camcorder Includes Touchscreen Function
Posted 04/13/2010 at 4:07pm
| by Ryan Whitwam
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Everything has a toucscreen these days, and the new Flip camera is no exception. The Flip SlideHD is now officially out after numerous leaks ruined the surprise. The camera's 3-inch touchscreen lets users scroll through videos without the need for traditional buttons. The screen takes up most of the back of the device when closed, and the button used to start recording is actually on the touchscreen. It slides up and allows the camera to be set down for video viewing.
The FlipHD can reportedly record up to four hours of HD video, or 12 hours of standard def. The HD video is 720p (1280x720), but it does do 30fps. But don't expect to film much of that video in one sitting, the FlipHD can record for about 2 hours on a charge. The battery is a non-removable li-ion that charges over USB.
At $279 it's a tough sell in a world where many smartphones have very able video cameras. With the Flip UltraHD priced $50 lower, can the touchscreen on the SlideHD attract users?
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Neufeldt2002
April 13, 2010 at 4:23pm
I like the idea of the touch screen, however I would rather see it on camcorder.
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JanSolo
April 13, 2010 at 5:21pm
Convergence - this will spend the timely demise of Flip. John Chambers loves Flip and everything they have to offer, but the problem is that convergence by mobile devices, especially phones, will kill off the following devices:
- point and click cameras
- portable music players (hence why the Zune is now a separate app on MS smart phones and how the iPod is integrated into the iPhone)
- portable video recorders (yes, the Vado's and Flip cameras of the world)
- portable console systems (the PSP and Nintendo know this, though this is likely only if the rise of smartphones continues)In retrospect, John Chambers may decide that Flip probably wasn't the best acquisition no matter how badly he wants to get into the consumer space, just like how Linksys attempt at home audio was not a good idea. I know John Chambers constantly frequents the MaximumPC web site, so I'll assume he is reading this. John - buy Palm. It's the best way you'll get into the consumer space and compete against the current reigning champ of consumer portables - Apple. Thanks for reading. :-)
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