Creative Vado VF0570

The Creative Vado is an inexpensive handheld camcorder that's focus is on ease-of-use and simplicity. The camera has a USB connection built-in so that it's easy to transfer video to your computer, or even directly to YouTube or Photobucket. The Vado has 2GB of built-in memory and 2 hours of battery life, which can be recharged through USB. The Vado aims to be your everyday camcorder, with its small size and easy publishing capabilities, it is intended for YouTube-style video sharing (meaning it's not super high resolution; this can be fixed with the free onsite firmware updates, which also add access to BoxNet).

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Creative Vado VF0570 1
MSRP$99.00
Release date May, 2008
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
7 reviews
61
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mixed
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4 positive
1 mixed
2 negative

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Pros:
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Great value for the price
+4agreedisagree

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Lightweight
+4agreedisagree

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Easy to transfer to your computer
+3agreedisagree

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Easy to publish online
+2agreedisagree

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Built-in battery, rechargeable through USB
+2agreedisagree

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Once the videos are loaded on Youtube, the sound and video quality are better than a webcam
+1agreedisagree

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Relatively inexpensive ($99)
+1agreedisagree

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You are unlikely to be stopped in a security line if this is found.
+1agreedisagree

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Frequently on special sale at Fry's Electronics for a slight discount ($5-$10).
+1agreedisagree

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No extended memory option
+3agreedisagree

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No Mac software
+3agreedisagree

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No optical zoom
+2agreedisagree

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Poor video quality
+1agreedisagree

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Very poor audio quality
+1agreedisagree

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Battery port is somewhat difficult to open.
+1agreedisagree

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Does not come equipped with a case of any kind
+1agreedisagree

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Only two colors currently available are silver and pink
+1agreedisagree

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Can be mistaken for an iPod
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Unit housing is easily scratched.
+1agreedisagree


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Details

Features

  • Video resolution: 640 x 240
  • Video format: MPEG-4 AVI at 30 frames per second
  • Sensor: VGA CMOS
  • 2x digital zoom
  • 2" LCD
  • Built-in speaker and microphone
  • 2GB memory - 2 hours video at good quality, 1 hour at top quality
  • TV-out
  • USB connector
  • 2 hours battery life
  • Dimensions: 3.9" x 2.2" x 0.6"
  • Weight: 84g\
  • Free firmware updates onsite.

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Buy It

Creative Vado VF0570 | Pink

• Creative Labs Vado Pocket Video Camcorder (Pink)

• Vado Pocket Video Cam Pink Camcorder

UPC: 054651159563

EAN: 054651159563

MPN: VF0570-P

Creative Vado VF0570

• Creative VF0570 Vado Pocket Digital Camcorder Flash Memory - 2" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD - 2x Digital2GB Flash Memory

MPN: 73VF057000031

Creative Vado VF0570 | Silver

• Creative Labs Vado Pocket Video Camcorder (Silver) OLD MODEL

• Vado Digital Camcorder

UPC: 054651159679

EAN: 054651159679

MPN: VF0570-S

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Pros
  • No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
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  • 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
ProSCORE
11 reviews
60
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Cons
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  • More expensive than the Ultra
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Cons
  • Very poor low light capabilities
  • No wind noise cancellation
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Comments

1.  avatar bsmith68 said:

I applaud the attempt by Creative Labs to produce a very cheap camcorder but it is just that, cheap. The video quality is much worse than other camcorders in this price point and the audio is even worse. The PC-only software is near useless.
Jul 06, 2008 9:05am
2.  avatar rene said:

Hi, did you use Vado? If so - make sure you are running the latest firmware I linked to earlier. It does improve things a lot.

I happened to use both Vado and the Flip (you love it, right?) and on PC Vado works seamlessly. Unlike Flip with its rather cumbersome software that does not even allow saving clips (WTF?) And the best part is I am not getting "Video Playback Failed" message, which was a standard message with the Flip. And made it unusable in the end.

I hear you can use Vado with Mac as well - it mounts as a mass storage device and from her you simply copy videos into Movie Maker and do whatever you want with them.

Youtube compresses too much, I think and it really should default to high quality playback. If you play e.g. this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lhc-6XC2E4
In standard and then in High Quality there is a massive difference.
(Shot with Vado, should you ask)
Jul 16, 2008 8:53am
3.  avatar KirneH001 said:

The Vado 0570 is small, inexpensive, and very much no-frills. It is very handy if you want to do travelogues or quick reports.

As a disabled person with some spasticity in my left hand, I find it difficult to open the Vado's battery port. This makes it hard to switch out the battery if necessary.

I took the Vado to my local mall and had some fun with it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoVf2kxGyw0
Jul 28, 2008 11:13am
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KirneH001

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January 7, 2009
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ProSCORE
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9 pros
8 cons
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Pros

  • Great value for the price
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to transfer to your computer
  • Easy to publish online
  • Built-in battery, rechargeable through USB
  • Once the videos are loaded on Youtube, the sound and video quality are better than a webcam
  • Relatively inexpensive ($99)
  • You are unlikely to be stopped in a security line if this is found.
  • Frequently on special sale at Fry's Electronics for a slight discount ($5-$10).

Cons

  • No extended memory option
  • No Mac software
  • No optical zoom
  • Battery port is somewhat difficult to open.
  • Does not come equipped with a case of any kind
  • Only two colors currently available are silver and pink
  • Can be mistaken for an iPod
  • Unit housing is easily scratched.

Comments

"The Vado 0570 is small, inexpensive, and very much no-frills. It is very handy if you want to do travelogues or quick reports.

As a disabled person with some spasticity in my left hand, I find it difficult to open the Vado's battery port. This makes it hard to switch out the battery if necessary.

I took the Vado to my local mall and had some fun with it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoVf2kxGyw0"
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Amanie

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May 13, 2008
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5 pros
2 cons
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Pros

  • Great value for the price
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to transfer to your computer
  • Easy to publish online
  • Built-in battery, rechargeable through USB

Cons

  • No extended memory option
  • No optical zoom

Competitors

Amanie prefers Creative Vado VF0570 over Flip Video Ultra
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MrLeaf

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June 30, 2008
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100
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4 pros
0 cons
love itlove it

Pros

  • Great value for the price
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to transfer to your computer
  • Easy to publish online

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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bsmith68

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July 6, 2008
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0 pros
3 cons

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • No Mac software
  • Poor video quality
  • Very poor audio quality

Comments

"I applaud the attempt by Creative Labs to produce a very cheap camcorder but it is just that, cheap. The video quality is much worse than other camcorders in this price point and the audio is even worse. The PC-only software is near useless."

Competitors

bsmith68 prefers Flip Video Ultra over Creative Vado VF0570
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rene

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July 5, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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3 pros
0 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • Great value for the price
  • Easy to publish online
  • Built-in battery, rechargeable through USB

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"Hi, did you use Vado? If so - make sure you are running the latest firmware I linked to earlier. It does improve things a lot.

I happened to use both Vado and the Flip (you love it, right?) and on PC Vado works seamlessly. Unlike Flip with its rather cumbersome software that does not even allow saving clips (WTF?) And the best part is I am not getting "Video Playback Failed" message, which was a standard message with the Flip. And made it unusable in the end.

I hear you can use Vado with Mac as well - it mounts as a mass storage device and from her you simply copy videos into Movie Maker and do whatever you want with them.

Youtube compresses too much, I think and it really should default to high quality playback. If you play e.g. this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lhc-6XC2E4
In standard and then in High Quality there is a massive difference.
(Shot with Vado, should you ask)"
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Erik

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May 14, 2008
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Great value for the price
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • No extended memory option

Competitors

Erik prefers Creative Vado VF0570 over Flip Video Ultra
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bo3b

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May 14, 2008
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0 pros
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Pros

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Cons

  • No Mac software

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