Creative Labs Vado HD Features:

  • Capture high-definition video > HD video resolution of up to 1280x720p, wide-angle glass lens, 2x digital zoom.
  • 2 hours of recording and playback > Record up to 2 hours of HD plus quality video, up to 4 hours of HD quality video or up to 8 hours of video at VGA resolution with 8GB internal memory.
  • Connect and share in an instant > plug in Vado HD (2nd Gen)’s flexible USB tab and post your videos directly onto popular web sites such as YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net with the built-in Vado Central software.
  • Edit movies and snap photos with the built-in Vado Central software.
  • Playback video on your HDTV > Connect Vado HD (2nd Gen) camcorder to any HDTV with the HDMI cable and enjoy your videos in 1080i HD quality.
  • High-quality video compression > H.264 video compression technology provides unprecedented video quality at efficient file sizes. Record up to 4 times more videos, compared to MPEG-4 encoded ones.
  • Large 2″, antiglare screen.
  • Set up the perfect shot, review clips onscreen or show them off to friends. Keep the videos you like; delete the ones you don’t.
  • Rechargeable for hours of fun > with the Lithium-ion battery, rechargeable via USB.
Creative Labs Vado VF0580 HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder
2x Digital Zoom – 8GB Video Storage
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User Reviews Summary

Creative Labs Vado HD User Opinions Summary:

    Creative Labs Vado HD (2nd Gen) 8GB Pocket Camcorder is smaller than a cellphone. It produces good quality video in a well lit environment, is easy to use, even a 6 year old can. The camcorder features a rechargeable battery, 8GB of internal memory and a large viewing screen.
    Pros.

  1. Simple and minimalistic controls.
  2. Small, easily pocketable, very light.
  3. Comes with a rechargeable battery, that can easily be replaced.
  4. Image stabilization built in.
  5. HDMI connection.
  6. 8Gb memory included.
  7. The ability to record using three levels of video quality.
  8. Built in speaker for reviewing videos.
  9. Good video quality in good light conditions.
  10. Large viewing screen.
    Cons.

  1. Low light performance is subpar.
  2. No optical zoom.
  3. Built in microphone is weak.
  4. No way to add additional memory.
  5. The software is buggy.

What do people say

I rate this Creative VADO HD a five-star performer. Why? Because I bought it for my 70 year old mother [a complete technophobe] who wanted a video camera to keep me up to date on her gardens and her life. With virtually no guidance, Mom was Video-documenting her daily life. If her 10 year old Volvo had a strange noise, I was suddenly sent a Volvo video from Mom asking my advice. If the dog was sleeping close to the mangy cat – I was sent a “isn’t this cute” video. When the city decided to change an intersection, Mom was there documenting the shoddy work to show/email the city supervisors. Spectacular sunsets on the beach? Mom’s got her VADO in her pocket.
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The Creative Labs Vado HD camcorder performs as advertised. It is small, easy to use and transfers video easily to the computer. My daughters (8 and 6) use this camera and love it. It is tough to get a good image in low light, but not awful. It has not taken over preferred status from our Flip Video camcorder because the Flip was here first and the Flip software is ingrained in them already (and it’s more intuitive). However, it may take over based on the fact that the Flip’s batteries die seemingly every week. The Vado’s rechargeable battery is a huge plus as is the included HDMI cable. FYI – The silicon skin didn’t last 1 minute on the camera. Literally, ONE minute before the girls had that thing off. “Too ugly and bulky”.
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Specifications

Creative Labs Vado HD Specifications

Weight:
  • 3.52 oz (100 grams)
Dimensions (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:
  • 8GB 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 bundled with 8GB model only)
Battery Life:
  • 2 hours
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
Online Sharing:
  • YouTube, Photobucket, Box.net
System Requirements:
  • (PC) Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz or faster, Windows Vista or XP SP2, 512MB Memory, USB Port
  • (Mac) Mac OS X V 10.4.11, QuickTime, Vado Central for Mac OS X 1
Package Contents
  • Vado HD (2 nd Gen) Pocket Video Cam
  • HDMI Cable (only available with the 8GB model)
  • USB Extension Cable
  • Silicone Skin
  • Rechargeable Battery




List Price: $199.99 USD
Used from: $119.00 In Stock
Release date September 20, 2009.
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