Pure Digital Flip Ultra Series F 230 Camcorder

Pocket a Flip Ultra pocket camcorder for $59.99

I don't like to go to the Woot well too often, but today's deal is an outright winner (and it let me indulge my love of alliteration). Today only, you can get a recertified Pure Digital Flip Video Ultra F230 pocket camcorder for $59.99, plus $5 for two-day shipping (which just squeaks you in under the Chanukah wire). You even get to pick the color.

In case you're unfamiliar with it, the Flip Video Ultra records VGA-quality video to internal memory, then plugs into your PC via a stowaway USB plug for easy uploading to friends, relatives, YouTube, etc. (Admirably simple built-in software makes this possible.)

The F230 model holds only 30 minutes of video, which is actually fine for the kinds of short-burst clips you're likely to shoot with this thing anyway.

And let's be honest: It's a toy. You wouldn't use this to record, say, a wedding, but it's fantastic for goofing around with friends, sharing cute clips of the kids with faraway relatives, and the like.

Because this is a refurb, it carries a 90-day warranty--but, really, what's to break? The Flip Ultra makes for an awesome stocking stuffer, IMHO, and at $59.99 it's quite a bit cheaper than you'll find it elsewhere. These will sell out before the day is done, I expect. Maybe before lunchtime.

Features:

• 1GB flash based camcorder can record up to 30 minutes of video, with out the need for tapes, or SD cards
• 2x optical zoom with instant play back and delete
• Built-in USB switch blade style 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

Specifications:

• 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
• Video 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

Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh:

• Power PC G4 1.0 GHz or Intel Core
• 512MB of RAM
• OS X Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5
• USB port

In the box:

• Flip Ultra Video Camcorder
• Soft Case
• TV Cable
• Wrist Strap
• Quickstart Guide
• 2 AA Alkaline Batteries