Even the smallest of conventional camcorders leaves you having to choose between it and your camera when you want to record a memorable event. The
honest truth is that no one wants their pockets weighed down with electronics – no matter how special the moment. Compact camcorders are nifty gadgets
but leave something to be desired when it comes to viewing the recorded material directly from the device. That is, until now. According to a recent
press release, Cisco has launched the
Flip SlideHD
which is "the world's first shoot and show" camcorder.
With a slide–up, three–inch widescreen touch screen – nearly as big as the body of the Flip SlideHD – viewing digital video has never been more
fulfilling. You can shoot and store up to four hours of video in HD – the longest of any of the Flips – or up to twelve hours of compressed videos and
photos on the 16GB of memory using the FlipShare software. FlipShare is preloaded onto the Flip SlideHD and makes editing, organizing and sharing your
memories easy. You can even upload your videos to social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace and YouTube directly from your Flip SlideHD. Shop the
design gallery, upload your own image or use the pattern generator to create a truly one–of–a–kind case for your Flip SlideHD. Or if you're a bare
bones kind of person, there's always the standard white version.
Already touted as revolutionary in the world of camcorders, Flip Video continues to push the boundaries when it comes to compact camcorders that are
affordable, user friendly and high quality. "Since its launch less than three years ago, Flip Video has changed the way the world captures and shares
video," said Jonathan Kaplan, senior vice president and general manager of Cisco Consumer Products. "The addition of the exciting new SlideHD to the
Flip family allows consumers to take their life with them wherever they go and easily share those experiences with everyone around them."
The Flip Video SlideHD camcorder includes a built–in rechargeable lithium ion battery, soft protective case, wrist strap and user guide. There are also
accessories available: a more traditional tripod can be mounted to an object and the "Action" tripod can be attached to your bicycle or helmet, for
example, for those daredevils out there who want to relive every adrenalin spurred bump and bruise. The Flip SlideHD is available for purchase for
$279.99 plus shipping and handling from the
Flip Video Store
