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Creative Vado HD

(3.0 out of 5)


Creative's 720p pocket camcorder is slimmer than most, and offers good image quality--but competitors provide better bang for your buck.

Review by | June 9, 2009 | + Share

Last year, when Creative unveiled its first pocket camcorder, theVado,we praised its design, specs, and rechargeable battery, but panned its video quality. The $229 Vado HD makes a better impression, thanks to its more detailed image quality, and included HDMI cable. It's not quite as good as the Flip UltraHD, however, but Creative's latest effort is a solid pick if you want something that you can slip into your pocket. Continue reading full review @ LAPTOP Magazine

ProsCons
  • Slim, lightweight design
  • Detailed 720p video with smooth zoom action
  • 8GB internal storage
  • Includes an HDMI cable
  • Relatively expensive
  • Video is dimmer than competitors'
  • Audio consistently cuts out before the video ends
  • Onboard software doesn't run on Macs