New Flip cams to launch in early April?

The details are slim to none on this one, but we're all about a good pocket cam rumor. According to the usually-reliable Business Insider Cisco will launch a new set of Flip camcorders around the NAB show which runs from April 12-15, but we don't have any specs yet. Come on Cisco, now you've got us guessing not only about the future of the Internet, but also if your newest Flip will support 1080p. Told you we didn't know much, but we'll obviously be keeping an eye out for more.

[Jeff Posted Mar 10th 2010 8:15PM]

I'm betting on 720/1080p and image stabilization.

[emopoops Posted Mar 10th 2010 9:43PM]

@Jeff im betting on a slimmer design! lighter weight!

[SolidSnake Posted Mar 10th 2010 8:17PM]

I think that all the people that got iPod Nanos for christmas may be hesitant to buy another video capable device when theirs was marketed as one so effectively (I would buy a Flip, but thats just me.)

[trainwrecka Posted Mar 10th 2010 9:43PM]

@SolidSnake The Flip is no doubt a better camera experience, but the bonus of an iPod with iTunes integration is hard to top.

[SolidSnake Posted Mar 10th 2010 10:36PM]

@trainwrecka
and for 99.9% of people, an easy way to transfer videos trumps "quality" any day. Case in point: bluray...

[mitchellpgh Posted Mar 11th 2010 10:08AM]

@SolidSnake

The camera needs a few things to really be an industry killer
- Mic input
- A threaded lens mount (so I can add cheap telephoto/macro/wide angle lenses)
- Image stabilization
- Slightly improved sensor
- DC power in
- More storage

These things would really push the camera forward. That said, with Cisco owning the company... I feel like we will see a wireless option, which makes no sense. I could really care less about the size... it's really not that large.

[TylerSmythe Posted Mar 11th 2010 2:16PM]

@mitchellpgh ALSO, the video in low light gets unbelievably fuzzy. 1080p WOULD be amazing, but I highly doubt that. Cisco, (and every other company ever made other than Nintendo), think that smaller is better. They already made a "Flip Mino", I bought one of those a few weeks ago, and I LOVE it, but I don't know if they could go any smaller. Maybe a slight difference like the iPhone 3G to the 3G S, but nothing too special. I think it'll just be more of a storage thing happening. There's my opinion. :)

[Evan Posted Mar 10th 2010 8:21PM]

1080p on these devices will be laughable.

[trainwrecka Posted Mar 10th 2010 9:42PM]

@Evan No kidding... but we would be laughing, so maybe kidding.

[Mjmar17 Posted Mar 10th 2010 8:25PM]

Why is 1080p such a necessity? The thing that these cams need most is a good image stabilizer.

[lalaluluj Posted Mar 10th 2010 8:28PM]

@Mjmar17 yes and more memory.... and a good mic. is that so much to ask for??

[arnavdesai Posted Mar 10th 2010 8:55PM]

Hmm the Ultra HD dropped in price on Amazon by a considerable margin. Rumors might just be true.

[jellotime91 Posted Mar 10th 2010 8:57PM]

I think what Flip needs is a second (front-facing) video cam. I didn't buy a flip because the sony Webbie has a swivel-lens so I can easily record myself. However, Flip doesn't offer that solution or anything comparable. :/

[rbiro Posted Mar 10th 2010 8:58PM]

I love my MinoHD but it needs ImageStabilization and better Indoor light sensitivity.
Outside on a sunny day, every shot is crystal clear, indoors unless I turn on every light possible, it is somewhat grainy and the colors are a bit off - too yellow.

[TheHauli Posted Mar 10th 2010 9:31PM]

I hope they come out with a waterproof version to compete with the new Kodak PlaySport HD. Otherwise, I think I will be getting the Kodak in April.

[lemonademaker Posted Mar 10th 2010 9:31PM]

I've got the UltraHD and love it but yes it needs Image Stabilization and I'd love WifFi to auto upload to sites (vimeo, YT) or atleast to my computer, ie like the eye-fi video card....

I"m looking forward to something because I might go with the new Sanyo Xacti VPC-CS1 out March 14th!!

[DaHarder Posted Mar 10th 2010 9:35PM]

First Change Required: Reduce The Thickness of this Porker!

[katalystt Posted Mar 10th 2010 9:37PM]

I love my flip, wish for rotation on the lens or screen, and image stablizlation

[RidEtHeLiGhTNiNg Posted Mar 10th 2010 11:43PM]

1080p still images please...

[weezernofx Posted Mar 11th 2010 2:38AM]

please better OEM. this company is horrible. 90day warranty and if anything goes wrong after, your out the money you spent on this crappy product.

[wayhow Posted Mar 11th 2010 3:19AM]

A rep came into work today with one of the new models that will come out in a month or so with 'full hd recording' and bigger screen. So I'm assuming it must be this model. Except the back was silver (not black like above) but with the same NON-glossy finish.
Overall, was pretty impressed, looked heaps better when I tried it out on the macbooks.

[combouser Posted Mar 11th 2010 10:57AM]

decent optics/mic and 720p works for me

[atc9000 Posted Mar 14th 2010 7:15PM]

I have the flip ultra (£29.97 pc world brandnew old sealed stock clearance ) and just got a Kodak zx1 for £49.97 same shop the kodak is miles better, I did iwn a Sony SR10e and found that to struggle with movement and focus when moving around at any speed.

Need low light and good ois system. 5x zoom
would be nice too, something like most compact cameras use now with the sensor inside amd the mirror/lens system built inside so not to stick out. And waterproof to 10 feet
at £200 and no more and take AA's too