Samsung HMX-U10 YouTube Camcorder Full HD HMX-U10 Video Cam Hits Out at Pure's Flip

Since Pure Digital released the first of their Flip 'YouTube' video
cameras we've seen many a company try to muscle in on the Flip's
popularity and now Samsung have announced their latest causal point and
shoot YouTube friendly camcorder that's undoubtedly intended to cut into
the Flip's market share - namely the Samsung HMX-U10.
The Samsung HMX-U10 comes in at a particularly compact 56 x 103 x 15.5mm
yet regardless of its diminutive size it manages to pack a considerable
punch in offering up Full HD (1920 x 1080) video capture capabilities
utilising the H.264 video codec (meaning that the HMX-U10 is set to
compete directly against Pure Digital's Flip UltraHD camcorder) whilst
also offering 10 megapixel stills captures and, yes, you can factor in
one-touch YouTube uploads (naturally).

Here's the low-down as detailed by Samsung:

Ultra-compact design

At 56mm x 103mm x 15.5mm, and weighing just 95g including the battery,
the HMX-U10 is ultra-compact with an ergonomic design that breaks free
of the traditional look and feel of pocket-sized camcorders. Its sleek
frame is accentuated by a wave-design that angles the body of the
camcorder at seven degrees, allowing users to grip the camcorder more
comfortably, reducing stress on the wrist or arm. This same ergonomic
design philosophy is also found in the HMX-R10 and SMX-C10 camcorders,
which both feature Samsung's unique Active Angle Lens.
Unique features

The new HMX-U10 follows in the footsteps of the newly introduced SMX-C10
and boasts several unique features to make video recording even more
enjoyable, including Samsung's built-in intelli-studio software,
animated thumbnails, and a versatile charging system.

The HMX-U10 features Samsung's play-edit-sharing program called
intelli?studio so you can edit or share your video without access to a
PC. When you do connect, the camcorder's built-in intelli-studio program
allows you to turn any computer into a mobile studio, giving you the
ability to edit and play your video without having to install supporting
software.

Sharing is also simplified as the intelli-studio program takes the
hassle out of uploading content to popular video?sharing websites. A
one-touch upload button, available on the HMX-U10, provides a direct
connection to YouTubeTM, so footage can be online within seconds of
shooting. In addition, the camcorders also allow basic on-camera
editing, including the ability to split video files.

The animated thumbnail feature simplifies searching for video clips.
Every video clip is represented by a small thumbnail on the LCD screen
which provides a short playback when highlighted by the user.

The Samsung HMX-U10, which, on paper at least, certainly appears to give
the aforementioned Flip UltraHD a run for its money, is set to release
in the US from September and will set you back around a pretty
reasonable $200.