Flip SlideHD Tests (Camcorder)

At $279.99 the Flip Video SlideHD minicamcorder is expensive for a category popular--at least partially--for its low prices. The higher than usual cost is attributable to a 3-inch wide-screen touch-enabled LCD and 16GB of internal memory (double the...

Simple recording controls; 3-inch LCD; 16GB of storage; integrated FlipShare software remains excellent

No memory expansion; no HDMI cable included; finicky touch-screen controls; pricey

The Flip Video SlideHD is a tough sell unless you really want a larger screen for viewing and sharing videos on the go.

Portability, weight/size, video quality, available memory and battery live are the attributes for the Flip/Slider. The additional LCD display for viewing does not justify the camera price. Despite of its price tag, the Flip/Slider is a great companion...

Easy to operate, very good quality videos, strong tripod mount, USB connector, fairly good editing software, videos are easy to share with your friends, light weight, small size and excelent memory capacity and battery life

Expensive. Larger viewing/sliding LCD display is not that impressive and it does not contribute to any additional value to the camcorder.The 2X zoom in inadequate

In case you think I am wrong about not being able to play all scenes/videos off of the device when it is plugged into your tv (since I too thought this cannot possibly be true), here is a copy of the chat log from tech support: from Kathrena C....

Excellent video quality - I am really impressed the the vivid colors and the resolution

If you pan too fast when filming, the video will jitter. Also, when you want play then entire movie you just shot strait off of the Slide while it is plugged into your tv, you have to hit play after every scene. There is no way to play all scenes

In case you think I am wrong about not being able to play all scenes/videos off of the device when it is plugged into your tv (since I too thought this cannot possibly be true), here is a copy of the chat log from tech support: from Kathrena C. (......

Excellent video quality - I am really impressed the the vivid colors and the resolution

If you pan too fast when filming, the video will jitter. Also, when you want play then entire movie you just shot strait off of the Slide while it is plugged into your tv, you have to hit play after every scene. There is no way to play all scenes