Personally, Tricia (from my standpoint), it's a hard call to make. Both are great meters, in my book.
On the Freestyle Flash, I love the strip light, as it makes it alot easier to see when applying a sample in the dark. Though that issue is easily remedied on the UltraSmart with a mini flashlight (or "ring light" even), the Flash really was ahead of the game with that idea. I also like the fact that the meter waits until enough blood is applied before countdown begins.
That said, the downfall is lack of memory, software issues (not sure if they've released an update as of yet, but they recalled the other) & a small font (an issue for those who may have vision problems).
The UltraSmart does indeed have many bells & whistles as other posters mentioned. Additionally, I like their software the best, as I've been using it for years now (since '96) without problems. It also has the highest test memory of all currently available meters (at approx. 3000 tests or so).
Whether you change to the UltraSmart or stay with the Flash, you'll likely be pleased. Good luck on your ultimate decision, and please let us know how you like the UltraSmart if you choose it.
