Best Price for Flip Video Camera - The DIS Discussion Forums

crazed'boutmaryP · 11-20-2009, 02:06 PM

Looking for the best price and did not see any BF deals like I was hoping for. Also what's the difference between the models?
Thanks

jiminy14 · 11-20-2009, 03:43 PM

I saw the older black model on clearance at my Target yesterday for $78. It was originally $150.

crazed'boutmaryP · 11-20-2009, 09:04 PM

What is the difference?

nordkin · 11-21-2009, 08:00 AM

Best Buy has one tomorrow for $99. Flip Video 60 minute model F360B. It has built in 2GB of flash memory.

crazed'boutmaryP · 11-21-2009, 12:00 PM

thank you

IDoDis · 11-21-2009, 12:28 PM

I was just doing a search this morning for a Flip and the best price I found was for the Ultra HD black Flip on Amazon for $159.00 with 8gb of memory. As a teacher I can register on the Flip website and get 2 of the Flip Ultras (not HD and with only 4gb of memory) for $150.00, but don't think I'll go for the older model.

Then there's the Flip HD Mino which just came out. It's sleeker and looks easier to fit in a pocket when taking the camera places. I found this one at Target.com for $199.
http://www.target.com/Flip-MinoHD-Hi...al%20Camcorder

I'm leaning towards the Flip HD Ultra for the $159 price, but I'm really not sure. This is for a 10 year old so does he really need the most expensive model? Then again, the smaller Mino would fit in pocket nicely. Either way, I'd only consider getting an HD model at this point for better video quality.

I'd love to hear feedback from anyone that has an Mino HD or has both the Ultra HD and Mino HD models.

ceecee · 11-21-2009, 12:54 PM

Sam's had the Mino for $119.00, originally DD wanted the Kodak. So is there anyway to save the videos except for Facebook? We don't do Facebook so maybe this wouldn't be a good thing.

IDoDis · 11-21-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceecee

Sam's had the Mino for $119.00, originally DD wanted the Kodak. So is there anyway to save the videos except for Facebook? We don't do Facebook so maybe this wouldn't be a good thing.

The mino at Sam's for that price only has 2gb of memory. DH researched the Flip and being the tech guru he is, his research indicated that the Kodak Zi8 was a better camera.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2351401,00.asp

The kids around here all have Flips though, so I'm not sure what to do. However, when everyone else was getting iPods, we bought the kids Zunes which our kids loved and said they were better than their friends' iPods. So, maybe I should listen to DH. Not sure what to do.

Here's a comparison chart of the Kodak, Flip Ultra HD and FlipMino HD:
http://www.pcmag.com/compare_product...&pt=0&sid=1644

ceecee · 11-21-2009, 02:04 PM

Thank your DH for me!!! It does sound like the Kodak is the better choice, now to find out if that one comes in colors.

elgerber · 11-21-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceecee

Thank your DH for me!!! It does sound like the Kodak is the better choice, now to find out if that one comes in colors.

The Kodak comes in black, red and aqua I believe, but the only stores I've ever seen them in had black only.

IDoDis · 11-21-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by elgerber

The Kodak comes in black, red and aqua I believe, but the only stores I've ever seen them in had black only.

Amazon has all three colors for $159 plus free shipping.

elgerber · 11-21-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDoDis

Amazon has all three colors for $159 plus free shipping.

That is an excellent deal!!! Target only has black at the store for $189.99. I had bought one on a whim, but couldn't justify it, so I took it back. Had they had the aqua I might have had a harder time taking it back

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jennz · 11-21-2009, 05:23 PM

Thanks for this thread...we were getting DD a flip for Christmas, saw them on Walmart.com for around 125 but of course didn't know enough to check models etc...I think we'll get the Kodak instead, through amazon.

IDoDis · 11-21-2009, 11:39 PM

With the Kodak make sure to buy a HD memory card. You can get a card with 4 times more storage than the Flip stores in its camera. Memory cards are dirt cheap these days and will be especially cheap on BF.

The Amazon price of the Kodak Zi8 went up by $2 compared to what it was earlier today.

ETA: Newegg.com has the red Kodak Zi8 for $149.99 plus $2 shipping. The color looked more like a burnt red and was called "red" on newegg, but when I checked the Kodak site the only red is a raspberry color which looks more hot pinkish/purple -- NOT for a boy. Good thing I checked, because I had my order all filled out and was ready to hit the "submit" button.

Drusilla · 11-21-2009, 11:50 PM

I was at Best Buy today to pick up a sd card and found an opened box Flip 4gb white model that was originally $150 on sale for $89. It didn't come with the book, software or case. NBD - I wouldn't have used that stuff anyway. Tested it out - works great! Taking it to wdw next week instead of the bulky camcorder.

11-20-2009, 02:06 PM	#1
crazed'boutmaryP Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 302	Best Price for Flip Video Camera Looking for the best price and did not see any BF deals like I was hoping for. Also what's the difference between the models? Thanks __________________ Me DH: DD14 DS10: DD8 Trips to WDW 1978-Polynesian first trip!!! 1995-Carribean Beach, 1996-Carribean Beach, 1997-Coronado Springs, 2000-Boardwalk Villas 2003-Polynesian,2003-Hilton DTD, 2004-Yacht Club/AKL, 2005-Dolphin 2006-Gaylord Palms, 2006-Sheraton Vistana Villages 2008-Poly/4/19 Western Magic

11-20-2009, 09:04 PM	#3
crazed'boutmaryP Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 302	What is the difference? __________________ Me DH: DD14 DS10: DD8 Trips to WDW 1978-Polynesian first trip!!! 1995-Carribean Beach, 1996-Carribean Beach, 1997-Coronado Springs, 2000-Boardwalk Villas 2003-Polynesian,2003-Hilton DTD, 2004-Yacht Club/AKL, 2005-Dolphin 2006-Gaylord Palms, 2006-Sheraton Vistana Villages 2008-Poly/4/19 Western Magic

11-21-2009, 08:00 AM	#4
nordkin DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bethesda ,Md Posts: 1,241	Best Buy has one tomorrow for $99. Flip Video 60 minute model F360B. It has built in 2GB of flash memory. __________________

11-21-2009, 12:00 PM	#5
crazed'boutmaryP Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 302	thank you __________________ Me DH: DD14 DS10: DD8 Trips to WDW 1978-Polynesian first trip!!! 1995-Carribean Beach, 1996-Carribean Beach, 1997-Coronado Springs, 2000-Boardwalk Villas 2003-Polynesian,2003-Hilton DTD, 2004-Yacht Club/AKL, 2005-Dolphin 2006-Gaylord Palms, 2006-Sheraton Vistana Villages 2008-Poly/4/19 Western Magic

11-21-2009, 12:28 PM	#6
IDoDis Knows the password to get into the Water Buffalo Lodge Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3,195	I was just doing a search this morning for a Flip and the best price I found was for the Ultra HD black Flip on Amazon for $159.00 with 8gb of memory. As a teacher I can register on the Flip website and get 2 of the Flip Ultras (not HD and with only 4gb of memory) for $150.00, but don't think I'll go for the older model. Then there's the Flip HD Mino which just came out. It's sleeker and looks easier to fit in a pocket when taking the camera places. I found this one at Target.com for $199. http://www.target.com/Flip-MinoHD-Hi...al%20Camcorder I'm leaning towards the Flip HD Ultra for the $159 price, but I'm really not sure. This is for a 10 year old so does he really need the most expensive model? Then again, the smaller Mino would fit in pocket nicely. Either way, I'd only consider getting an HD model at this point for better video quality. I'd love to hear feedback from anyone that has an Mino HD or has both the Ultra HD and Mino HD models. __________________ An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. - Martin Luther King Jr. Disney World ~ Offsite, 1972, Disneyland Offsite, 1991 & 1993 Disneyland ~ Paradise Pier Hotel, Oct. '02, Disneyland Hotel, Oct '04 Disney World ~ Pop Century ~ May, '06 Windsor Hills ~ May ' 08 Wilderness Lodge ~June '09 DH me DD 13 DS 10

11-20-2009, 03:43 PM	#2
jiminy14 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,030	I saw the older black model on clearance at my Target yesterday for $78. It was originally $150.

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11-21-2009, 12:54 PM	#7
ceecee DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 7,391	Sam's had the Mino for $119.00, originally DD wanted the Kodak. So is there anyway to save the videos except for Facebook? We don't do Facebook so maybe this wouldn't be a good thing.

11-21-2009, 02:04 PM	#9
ceecee DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 7,391	Thank your DH for me!!! It does sound like the Kodak is the better choice, now to find out if that one comes in colors.

11-21-2009, 05:23 PM	#13
jennz DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 2,588	Thanks for this thread...we were getting DD a flip for Christmas, saw them on Walmart.com for around 125 but of course didn't know enough to check models etc...I think we'll get the Kodak instead, through amazon. __________________ Jennifer Hidden Mickey for Haiti!

11-21-2009, 11:39 PM	#14
IDoDis Knows the password to get into the Water Buffalo Lodge Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3,195	With the Kodak make sure to buy a HD memory card. You can get a card with 4 times more storage than the Flip stores in its camera. Memory cards are dirt cheap these days and will be especially cheap on BF. The Amazon price of the Kodak Zi8 went up by $2 compared to what it was earlier today. ETA: Newegg.com has the red Kodak Zi8 for $149.99 plus $2 shipping. The color looked more like a burnt red and was called "red" on newegg, but when I checked the Kodak site the only red is a raspberry color which looks more hot pinkish/purple -- NOT for a boy. Good thing I checked, because I had my order all filled out and was ready to hit the "submit" button. __________________ An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. - Martin Luther King Jr. Disney World ~ Offsite, 1972, Disneyland Offsite, 1991 & 1993 Disneyland ~ Paradise Pier Hotel, Oct. '02, Disneyland Hotel, Oct '04 Disney World ~ Pop Century ~ May, '06 Windsor Hills ~ May ' 08 Wilderness Lodge ~June '09 DH me DD 13 DS 10 Last edited by IDoDis; 11-22-2009 at 12:17 AM.

11-21-2009, 11:50 PM	#15
Drusilla Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 267	I was at Best Buy today to pick up a sd card and found an opened box Flip 4gb white model that was originally $150 on sale for $89. It didn't come with the book, software or case. NBD - I wouldn't have used that stuff anyway. Tested it out - works great! Taking it to wdw next week instead of the bulky camcorder. __________________

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