The Netbook Review

Creative Labs found a niche in the quickly growing pocket camcorder space by bringing out models that cost less than its competitors but offered many of the same features. It’s actually much same with its latest model, Creative calls it the Vado HD 3rd Gen. This model offers 720p HD resolution, 4GB of built-in memory, and an HDMI output in a compact, stylish package that weighs a mere 3.3 ounces. It requires you to purchase an additional memory card because it lacks any real internal memory. You can choose 5 different colors, they are white, purple, black, blue/cyan, and red.

Vado 3rd Gen comes equipped with a photo feature that lets you shoot up to 7,000 of widescreen still shots. No Macro / Close-up mode, or image stabilization, but it has a motion detection settings that records when it detects the movement dissolved in front of the lens. As with all current pocket camcorders, there is a 2x digital zoom, but no optical zoom.

If you are video enthusiasts, you will be delighted at how much you can use the multifunction connector and the Vado Central 3.0 software. As for the audio, it’s louder than the original Vado HD. For best results you do have to stand fairly close to your subject and not have too much extraneous noise, but it does record and play back with ample volume and relatively clearly. This model supports an optional external Stereo Microphone via the headphone jack that allows enhanced recording features, and playback time.

Sporting a built-in flexible USB arm that connects easily to your computer or laptop, Creative Vado 3rd Generation lets you view and edit your videos or pictures before posting them onto popular social media sites with the bundled Vado Central 3.0 software. The software allows you to easily uploads to Youtube, Photobucket, Box.net and KinKast, just remember to store your username and password to each one. You can also e-mail clips to friends and family.

Creative Vado 3rd Generation is easy to use, small size and much easier to travel with this one overseas. If your looking for a small and affordable cam this is the one.

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Creative Vado 2nd Generation is the small portable video cam for you. It combines portability, ease of use, quality with features that are not found on competing models.

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. These models sport new color schemes, shoots 720p video and stores it in 4GB of onboard memory. That’s good for an hour of footage or more if you lower the quality setting. This pocket cam is awesome for whats it’s designed for. These pocketable video cameras are competing not only with each other, but also with other multi-purpose devices that can also take video.

It sports a nice 2-inch LCD for previewing and reviewing your movies, but there’s also an HDMI output (cable not included) for piping the video to your HDTV. Creative Vado 2nd Generation has precision glass lens for razor-sharp, professional-looking videos designed. With this capture wide-angle lens is larger and the recording action scenes, and the Vado 2x digital zoom, you can shots in dim environments.

Vado HD Camcorder is a two-inch antiglare screen, so you can check the clips or shows to friends, without a computer or HDTV. Fully charged, the battery offers up to two hours of recording and playback time. Fully charged, the battery provides up to two hours after the recording and playback.

This “version” comes in two new color schemes (White/Green, Black/Maroon, in addition to all black) and now comes bundled with Macintosh compatible software. It is so easy to use, the video looks wonderful, picks up sound no problem. Import your video easily from your Mac into iMovie with Vado Central. It works with Windows and Mac. Even with no added software or drivers the Vado plugged right into your MacBook’s USB and was immediately recognized as a drive.

One thing that separates Creative Vado 2nd Generation from the competition is its ability to record in standard definition, HD and HD+. Why is it important to be able to video quality options? Very large viewing screen, especially for the size of the camera. The ability to record using three levels of video quality.

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