-Shop For Creative Labs Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 8 GB Video Storage and 2x Digital Zoom (Black)

Let me start by saying that if you are looking for blu-ray quality HD from any of the HD pocket cams currently available on the market... this includes the Mino HD, Kodak Zi6, or Vado HD, it just is not going to happen. The Vado HD looks great for its size, price, features, and best of all ease of use and fun factor!

Being able to keep a Vado HD pocket cam capable of recording four hours of high definition video at 1280x720 (720P), literally in your pocket is quite amazing. The Vado HD can store up to four hours of HD video or 8 hours of VGA video internally on its 8 GB of storage. Battery life is rated at 2 hours; both of these specs are twice as high as the Mino HD. As you carry this wonderful device along with you, you start to look at all the little things in the world you sometimes miss. All of a sudden you want to record these events to show to the world.

As I looked at video samples for the Mino HD, they seemed to be washed out compared to the vibrant color from the Vado HD. When you combine that with the fact that the Mino HD has less storage and battery life, there is just no question that Vado HD is a better buy. I have shot a couple of sample videos and uploaded them to youtube.com. So far I have been very happy with the Vado HD. I have not noticed any issues to be concerned about. The 720P looks great with viewed on your PC or on youtube. However, when you see it full size on an HDTV... you can tell the details are just not there like you would get with professional HD equipment. This is perfectly fine, for the quality you do get, the amazing convenience factor more than makes up for it. The software that the Vado HD comes with is streamlined and easy to use. It might be too basic for intermediate users though. I was able to import the videos just fine into Pinnacle Studio 12 Ultimate to add effects, filters, and transitions to the videos. Here is one of my sample videos; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2-EkUo0WrQ

Here are some of my pro's and con's for the Vado HD...

Pro's:
-Double the storage space & battery life of other pocket HD cams
-Controls & button Layout easy to use
-Larger 2" LCD helps to frame 16x9 shots
-Low light performance was good with little noise
-Battery is exchangeable for increased recording time on the go
-1080i HDMI direct to TV output

Con's:

-Built in usb flexi-arm feels fragile & rubber pull tab interferes with certain tripod mounts
-Digital 2X Zoom not very impressive
-No macro mode for very close shots
-It could stand to be a little heavier and sturdier feeling

Overall I would recommend the Vado HD over the Kodak Zi6 and Mino HD. The Vado HD is just a better deal for your money at the moment. The con's I mentioned are true for a lot of the current pocket cams. The Vado HD is an excellent little pocket cam to take with you on all your daily adventures. I give it 4 out of 5 stars!

Enjoy!

Oscar V.
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