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192 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 192 reviews of Flip SlideHD. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and battery. The size and portability also get good feedback. There are some mixed opinions about the memory and durability. Many are less positive about the reliability.
usability, portability, size, battery, image quality
reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Flip SlideHD is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Flip SlideHD from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the price and portability. The image quality and usability also get good feedback.
usability, image quality, portability, price
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 174 user reviews of Flip SlideHD from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and battery. The size and portability are also appreciated. Views about the durability and price are mixed, and many are critical about the reliability.
usability, portability, size, battery, image quality
reliability
66% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Agam Shah (techadvisor.co.uk)
For years, Pure Digital Technologies, which was acquired by Cisco in 2009, has continuously shrunk Flip video cameras while increasing the screen size and storage. But with the Flip SlideHD, Cisco and Pure Digital is taking a step back, increasing the...
The Flip SlideHD brings new video-watching and recording features that are a step above other handheld video cameras such as Creative Technology's Vado and Kodak's Zi line. Hopefully, like other Flips, this device will shrink over time to fit into the...
Expert review by : Agam Shah (goodgearguide.com.au)
The Flip SlideHD handheld video camera sacrifices its pocket-friendly size for features that include touchscreen navigation, increased storage and video-viewing capabilities
Touchscreen controls
Not as pocket-friendly as other Flips
The Flip SlideHD brings new video-watching and recording features that are a step above other handheld video cameras such as Creative Technology's Vado and Kodak's Zi line. Hopefully, like other Flips, this device will shrink over time to fit into the...
Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (pcworld.com)
For better or worse, touchscreens are finding their way into nearly every type of electronic product: phones, netbooks, cameras, tablets...and now, pocket camcorders.
3-inch widescreen display is great for playback ; Very good video quality in most conditions ; 16GB of internal storage
Expensive for a pocket camcorder ; No still-photo mode ; Touchscreen and touch strip can be unresponsive
The Flip SlideHD is great for video playback, but its touchscreen is extremely frustrating to use when you're shooting video.
Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)
Editors' note: You may have heard that Cisco will no longer be producing the Flip camcorder products. However, as long as they're still available on the market, you may want to consider buying one anyway. If so, here are some issues you should consider...
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.
Expert review by : Missy Schwartz (wired.com)
You want to share your clip of lil' Joey riding without training wheels now, not later. Well, Flip's SlideHD, with a beefed-up, 3-inch screen, a cool virtual instrument panel, and 16 gigs of memory, will have you showing off your offspring in no time.
Expert review by : PJ Jacobowitz (pcmag.com)
Until now, Flip and its pocket camcorder competitors have concentrated solely on easy video recording and sharing. With the Flip SlideHD ($279.99 list), the focus shifts to the video-viewing experience. With its tilting 3-inch LCD and loud, clear...
Sliding, tilting 3-inch LCD. Easy-to-use, touch-screen interface. 16GB of embedded storage. Loud speakers. HDMI out. Bundled FlipShare software simplifies video management and sharing
Expensive. No still-image capture. No 1080p recording. No microphone input. Only a portion of the LCD is usable while recording video
The Cisco Flip SlideHD features an easy-to-use, touch-screen interface and a nifty tilting display for video watching, but if you're looking for recording versatility, you won't find it in this pricey pocket camcorder.
Expert review by : Gordon Mah Ung (maximumpc.com)
Flip's SlideHD reminds us of Rocky Balboa. Unfortunately, not the Rocky Balboa of the original Rocky or even Rocky II. Instead, we're thinking of Rocky III, where The Champ comes in out of shape and loses to, of all people, Mr. T.
Thick around the waist; expensive; no charger or HDMI cable; clunky interface
Thick around the waist; expensive; no charger or HDMI cable; clunky interface
Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)
Flip has just unveiled a new top-of-the-range model with a slide-up 3-inch touchscreen capable of recording four hours of 1280x720 video. No word yet on when it will be available in Australia.
Via CNET US
Expert review by : Jamison Cush (digitalcamerareview.com)
The latest offering from Flip, the SlideHD, has all the curb appeal of a slick, portable media player.
Fun playback design ; Great FlipShare software ; Easy to operate
Limited features and extras ; Overpriced ; Lacks updated video quality
The SlideHD simply does not offer enough to recommend when compared to older and less expensive Flips, as well as competing pocket camcorders that shoot at higher resolutions, have more features, and come packaged with extra cables and goodies.
Expert review by : Dan Cohen (geardiary.com)
I like Flip's products a great deal. I bought the original Flip and loved it. I loved the on-board software that let you edit and share videos as soon as you plugged it into a computer. And because the software was on the device it didn't matter what...
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