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Review-Creative Labs Vado HD Pocket Video Camcorder

Written by Handycam Reviews on 10 November 2009

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Review-Creative Labs Vado HD Pocket Video Camcorder

Creative Lab’s latest portable HD Pocket camcorder is a hot product competing models from Flip, Kodak and SONY, among others. This is Creative’s higher end product, with more memory (8GB) and capable of taking “HD” high(er) resolution video. The Pocket Zize camcorders are cheap, handy, sleek, youtube friendly too.

From the Manufacturer

See it, shoot it, and share it–all in high definition. With the Creative Labs Vado HD 8 GB Pocket Video Cam Second Generation, you can capture life’s amazing moments in 720p high-definition quality, all with a touch of a button. The Vado HD has a compact, stylish glossy black design and features 8 GB of memory to store your videos. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the Vado is the first pocket video camcorder that you can directly connect to an HDTV to share your videos instantly. And with its built-in USB connectivity, you can just as easily upload your videos to popular Web sites such as YouTube, or you can directly upload them to your computer for storage and editing.

Vado HD Pocket Video Cam Second Generation

Accessorize your Vado HD:

Vado HD Rechargeable Battery Add up to 2 hours of recording and playback time.	Vado HD Battery Charger Keep batteries fresh so you never miss a great shot!
Vado HD Waterproof Pouch (Blue) Take great shots while underwater!	Vado HD Mesh Pouch (Silver) Carry and protect your Vado with style.

Take high-definition video anywhere with just a push of a button. View larger.

A built-in USB cable makes it easy to upload movies onto your computer. View larger.

Precision-Engineered Lens for Superb Clarity
A PC Magazine Editors’ Choice recipient, the Creative Labs Vado features a precision-engineered glass lens for sharp, clear, professional-looking videos. With this wide-angle lens, you can capture wider scenes and record more action, and with the Vado’s 2x digital zoom, you can get up close with your shots, even in dim environments.

Easy, One-Touch Recording
Recording high-definition video with the Vado is as simple as touching a button. Press it to start recording and press it to stop. It doesn’t get any easier than that.

The Vado features 8 GB of internal memory and four recording modes, giving you the freedom to choose the video quality that’s best for you. You can record up to two hours of stunning HD-quality video, or up to four hours of video at VGA resolution.

Edit Movies and Snap Photos
With integrated Vado Central software, the VadoPocket Video Cam makes it easy to quickly shoot and edit your own short movies and capture snapshots in still and burst modes. For Mac users, the new Vado Central™ for OS X lets you transfer and import your videos direct into iMovie.

Easy HDTV Playback or Web Upload
The Vado features high-quality HDMI connectivity and an HDMI cable, which allow you to connect your camcorder into your HDTV and immediately enjoy your videos and pictures in full 720p HD quality. You don’t need any special software or downloads–just plug it in and play.

And for videos you want to upload to YouTube or other popular Web sites, the Vado makes it as simple as can be. Just plug the camcorder’s integrated USB tab into your computer and post your files. Vado will take care of everything, so you can concentrate on your videos and not worry about the details.

Easy to View Screen
The Vado features a large, two-inch antiglare screen, so you can review your clips or show them off to friends without a computer or HDTV. For further convenience, it runs off an included rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Fully charged, the battery offers up to two hours of recording and playback time. Recharge the battery via the USB connector, or if you’re in a hurry, simply take it out and replace with a fresh battery.

The Creative Labs Pocket Video Camcorder is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What’s in the Box

Vado HD Pocket Video Cam
HDMI cable
USB extension cable
Silicon skin
Rechargeable battery

The Vado HD’s compact size lets you easily take it with you everywhere.

Creative Labs Vado HD 8 GB Pocket Video Camcorder, 2nd Generation (Black Gloss with Maroon Accents) NEWEST MODEL

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Creative Labs Vado HD 8 GB Pocket Video Camcorder, 2nd Generation (Black Gloss with Maroon Accents) NEWEST MODEL

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Product Description

Catch the perfect snowboarding stunt, your baby's first steps or your kid's graduation, share it online and save it for a lifetime with Creative's Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, and it captures video in 720P high-definition quality with just the touch of a button. Sharing videos online is simple with built-in software that helps you post videos to YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net. The Vado HD is the only pocket video cam to feature true HDMI connectivity and an included HDMI cable for a superior viewing experience on an HDTV. Take the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam with you everywhere you go and never miss a moment. Product specs include 720p high-definition video, wide-angle glass lens, 2x digital zoom, 8GB of video storage capacity, up to two hours of recording and playback per charge, up to eight hours of recording time at 640x480 at 30 frames per second, HDMI and RCA connections for TV, HDMI cable included, A/V cable sold separately, removable and rechargeable lithium battery, Vado Central software for simple video editing and sharing. System requirements include Windows Xp Service Pack 2 or Vista, Intel Pentium III or higher, 512MB of memory, USB port, 500MB free hard disk space, and 16MB of Video Memory or above. Product ships with silicon skin, HDMI cable, and USB cable.

Product Details

High definition 720P pocket video camcorder and 8GB of video storage capacity
Fits easily in your pocket purse or the palm of your hand
One touch recording with a spacious 2 inch display
Record up to two hours of HD video footage or up to eight hours of video at VGA resolution
Connect your Vado HD to any HDTV with included HDMI cable

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Customer Reviews

Was not impressed

Review Date: August 11, 2010

Reviewer: HostileHST, Oregon, USA

One we received was damaged, so we returned it for a refund and have never looked back. I might consider another if I find one around $50, about how much any of these are worth.

What a piece of Crap!!!

Review Date: August 5, 2010

Reviewer: sweetsam,

I have bad review of Vado HD 2nd Gen 8GB camera! I found out it is just a piece of CRAP! :( And I want my money & my important videos back! Here is my true story why I hated it.

I bought this Vado pocket camcorder after reading all the reviews. But those are all waste reviews I think maybe because they haven't faced this kind of issue as mine. I bought it for my family trip and for important family event that's wedding ceremony of my brother. I took wedding footage very nicely with fixing all the lighting using tripod. And all those hard works. After the event I tried to copy the videos/footage into my computer but unfortunately Vado HD drive is not showing in my MacBook Pro computer and I thought maybe the USB port is not good for it and tried changing other USB port still it didn't worked So, I tried in using other computer with Windows 7 it didn't worked neither and also tried on other computer which has Windows XP, Vista, Linux...nothing worked! Man, after all those attempt I gave up and called Creative Labs Customer support and mentioned about the problem. And they thought that its just a software firmware problem and asked to upgrade but it's not connecting to computer how could I upgrade it! So, I asked them as I have just used for a month and I have warranty, can I get it repaired and get my important videos back? but they said there is no warranty on the footage!!! WTF??? I was totally pissed-off. However, luckily I had my friend working for Creative Labs I have approached her and explained about my problem and she said she will try to get it repaired sending to factory. And I thought that's a good idea and gave it to her and sent to factory they said Singapore. And I was told that, they are repairing, so has to wait..I waited more than 6 months and contacted them again, then later they said it's not yet repaired and sending it back to me! WTF?? this is their customer support and warranty use! So, why to buy this crap! Stay away from it. Just get other good quality HD camcorder which is reliable!

I have not yet received the camera, they said it's on my way! Once I receive it I will try to repair it by myself opening the camera and take out the hard-drive or its storage device/chips. Will see how I could mange it to copy my urgent videos.

I know my review is long but that's the true bad experience I have ever had with my electronic gadgets! Hence Creative Lab SUCKS! I will never buy their product in my life!

died way too quick

Review Date: July 29, 2010

Reviewer: michael,

Bought this in October 09.

Recorded about 30 minutes of video since then. Charged the battery four times.

The unit is now dead: wont take a charge, wont power on.

I am pursuing a refund. I consider this to be junk.

Michael

Built in Microphone?... Very low sound!...

Review Date: June 24, 2010

Reviewer: zafer demir, Istanbul

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RGEEB10LQVXO4 Great camcorder except sound record!!!...No external microphone part....price was 111$ on 22 march 2010...Here it is short video taken at Rumelihisari (Rumelian Castle) is a fortress located in the Sariyer district of Istanbul, Turkey, on a hill at the European side of the Bosporus. Rumelihisari is situated at the narrowest point with 660 meters of the Bosporus strait..

Better than Zip....

Review Date: June 21, 2010

Reviewer: J. Font, Nutley, NJ USA

I've been using the Vado video camera for a few months now and I am very happy with it. The High Definition quality is excellent and the accompanying video editing software is adequate for my amateur needs. I highly recommend the product. I have a friend who uses the Zip and for the price and picture quality, the Vado wins hands down.