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The Creative Vado HD is an extremely compact and easy to use HD camcorder. This pocket-sized camera is capable of capturing 720p HD video and has an HDMI output that provides 1080i ouput to an HDTV. It has a wide angle les to capture wider scenes and features a 2x digital zoom. Recoring is can easily be started or stopped with the touch of a button and it is capable or recoring 2 hours of HD plus quality, 4 hours of HD quality and 8 hours of VGA quality video. For easy connectivity to your computer, there is as flexible swiveling USB tab that lets you uploaded directly to sites such as YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net with the built in software. It has a large 2" antiglare screen to help you setup your shot or review shots you've already taken. The rechargeable lithium ion battery can be charged via USB and gives 2 hours of recording time, and can be removed to change in a fresh battery for longer shooting time.
MSRP $229.99
Release date December, 2008
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Features
- Weight: 100g (with battery)
- Dimension (H x W x D): 3.9" x 2.2" x 0.6" (100 mm x 55 mm x 16 mm)
- Memory size: 8GB
- Sensor: HD CMOS (1280 x 720)
- Video quality (pixels): 1280 x 720
- Low light performance: Extremely high sensitivity at 3.3V/lux-sec
- LCD: 50.8 mm (2") diagonal, 16 million colors
- Screen resolution (pixels): 640 x 240
- Zoom: 2x Digital Zoom
- Recording capacity: Up to: 2 hours (HD+ quality), 4 hours (HD quality), 8 hours (VGA quality)
- Digital video format: H.264 AVI at 30 frames per second
- Speaker and microphone: Built-in
- Software: Built-in
- TV out: RCA, HDMI (HDMI cable included)
- Tripod mount: Yes
- Power saver: Yes
- Delete all, Play all: Yes
- Set Date/Time: Yes
- Set frequency: Yes (50Hz or 60Hz)
- PC connection: Built-in flexi USB connector
- Battery life: 2 hours
- Online sharing: YouTube, Photobucket, Box.net
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Creative Vado HD
• Creative Labs Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 8 GB Video Storage and 2x Digital Zoom (Black)
• Labs Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 8 GB Video Storage and 2x Digital Zoom (Black)
UPC: 054651160866
EAN: 054651160866
MPN: VF0580
Competitors
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MSRP $600.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- 720p recording in MPEG-4 AVH/H.264 format
- Good price for its features
- Included cradle has many output options including HDMI
- Improved compression means more recording on a single SD card
Cons
- Lens is a very small diameter and is only X5. Same lens as used to be on HD2 would fare much better.
- Could do with a faster lens.
Creative Vado HD
vs.
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
MSRP $229.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- records in 720p high definition
- rechargeable battery
- lightweight
Cons
- internal battery (not user replaceable)
- no external storage options
- no image stabilization - jerky hand motions are painfully reproduced
Creative Vado HD
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Flip MinoHD
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MSRP $149.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
- Easy to transfer videos to your PC and share on YouTube and email
- Built-in USB arm, so you don't need other cables
Cons
- No cap or cover to protect the lens when not in use.
- No way to upgrade memory capacity
- Video quality is decent but not great
Creative Vado HD
vs.
Flip Video Ultra
MSRP $299.00
Released May, 2007
Pros
- Inexpensive HD camcorder
- Very compact
- HD recording - 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps
Cons
- No built-in memory
- Doesn't include built-in memory or an SD card
- fits palm poorly
Creative Vado HD
vs.
Aiptek GO-HD
MSRP $129.00
Released August, 2007
Pros
- Hundreds of dollars less than competition
- Strong flash
- Video capture is actually pretty decent
Cons
- No optical zoom
- Annoying placement of record button
- Records at 30 fps
Creative Vado HD
vs.
Aiptek A-HD 720p
MSRP $181.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- good price
- easy to use
- records video in full 1080p
Cons
- so light in weight it is difficult to get a steady recording.
- no optical zoom
- could not playback full HD on my Sony bravia TV.
Creative Vado HD
vs.
Toshiba Camileo S10
MSRP $199.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- records in 720p high definition
- rated for 2.5 hours of recording time
- HDMI output
Cons
- no optical zoom
- poor in low light conditions
- no image stabilization - you have to keep your arms quite steady
Creative Vado HD
vs.
Flip Ultra HD
MSRP $149.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- compact and light
- rechargeable Li-ion battery
- records in high definition (720p)
Cons
- no optical zoom
- flash storage capacity is limited to 8gb
- not a quality brand
Creative Vado HD
vs.
Genius G-Shot HD520
MSRP $170.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 5 megapixel still shots
- records in full HD at 30fps (greater than 720p)
- 100 minutes of operation on battery
Cons
- no optical zoom
- no built in memory
- uses memory sticks which cost a fair bit more than regular SD/SDHC cards
Creative Vado HD
vs.
Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1
MSRP $120.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- can take 8MP still shots
- 720p video at 60fps
- affordable price
- attractive enclosure
- undercuts the price of many of its competitors
Cons
- uses MicroSD instead of SD/SDHC
Creative Vado HD
vs.
RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
MSRP $149.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- slim and attractive enclosure
- weather resistant
- 720p at 60fps
Cons
- no included SD storage
- all plastic enclosure
- poor indoor performance (very grainy)
Creative Vado HD
vs.
Kodak Zx1
MSRP $750.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- built in 60GB HDD as well as support for micro SD/SDHC cards
- 32x optical zoom
- easy to use and upload your videos after
Cons
- costs a lot - especially considering the poor technical specifications
- standard definition resolution
- compact size still cannot compare to other flash based handheld models
Creative Vado HD
vs.
JVC Everio GZ-MG840
MSRP $800.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- built in 120GB HDD as well as support for micro SD/SDHC cards
- 32x optical zoom
- easy to use and upload your videos after
Cons
- costs a lot - especially considering the poor technical specifications
- standard definition resolution
- compact size still cannot compare to other flash based handheld models
Creative Vado HD
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JVC Everio GZ-MG880
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Reviews
December 10, 2008
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Pros
- affordable price
- full 720p high definition video
- 8GB of built in capacity
- easy to use, upload or playback
- small, compact form factor
- removable battery allows you to have spares on hand
- many accessories available
- includes an HDMI cable for use with high definition televisions and monitors
- comes with a silicon skin to protect the case
- 720p / 1080i output direct to an HDTV.
Cons
- no expansion slots for further memory
- no optical zoom
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Pros
- affordable price
- full 720p high definition video
- 8GB of built in capacity
- easy to use, upload or playback
- small, compact form factor
- removable battery allows you to have spares on hand
- many accessories available
- includes an HDMI cable for use with high definition televisions and monitors
- comes with a silicon skin to protect the case
- 720p / 1080i output direct to an HDTV.
Cons
- no expansion slots for further memory
- no optical zoom
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