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Creative Vado HD fails to impress in 720p

Thursday July 09, 2009
Written by Daniel Long
Tags: Creative | Vado | HD | mp3 | camera
AUD
$352
Price at time of review.
A step forward in resolution for pocket video cameras, but it’s far too pricey for the features and quality on offer
Creative Technology Vado Pocket Video Cam HD (8 GB) High Definition Camcorder

High Definition, 8 GB, NTSC, Without Optical Zoom Optical Zoom, 0.22 lb., Battery life: Up to 2 Hours

See it, shoot it, share it - capture life's unforgettable moments in high-definition clarity and share them online with Creative's Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit in a pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, and easily captures video in 720p high-definition quality with just the touch of a button. The Creative Vado HD is the only pocket video camera to feature high quality HDMI connectivity and an included HDMI cable that provides 1080i output to an HDTV.

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Price: $262 - $299
 
Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam, 1280 x 720p resolution, 2in LCD screen, 8GB, rechargeable battery
Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam, 1280 x 720p resolution, 2in LCD screen, 8GB, rechargeable battery, USB connector, 2x digital zoom, H.264 and MPEG-4 support, built-in software for uploading video on YouTube, Wide-angle glass lens, playback on your HD TV, HDMI cable included br/ br/ VendorURL http //asia.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=833andsubcategory=834andproduct=18108andlistby= br/ Dimension H40cm X W190cm X L180cm br/ Warranty 12-month Manufacturer
topbuy.com.au
Price: $262.00
Shipping: $28.00

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Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Webcam, 1280 x 720 Pixel Resolution, 2 LCD Screen, 8GB Memory, Rechargeable Battery, USB, 2x Digital Zoom, MPEG-4, H.264
Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Webcam, 1280 x 720 Pixel Resolution, 2 LCD Screen, 8GB Memory, Rechargeable Battery, USB, 2x Digital Zoom, MPEG-4, H.264
Mwave.com.au
Price: $298.60
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