Creative Vado HD (3rd Gen)

12 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Design (4)
Usability (3)
Image quality (2)
Portability (2)
Connectivity (1)

Negative
Battery (3)
Value for money (3)
Features (1)
Memory (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the connectivity and portability are on the whole positive. The image quality and usability are also appreciated, but the features and memory get less positive reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Creative Vado HD (3rd Gen) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Creative Labs Vado HD 3rd Gen (120 minutes, red)

Creative Labs found a niche in the quickly growing pocket camcorder space by bringing out models that cost less than its competitors but offering many of the same features. To a degree, the same holds true for its latest model, which Creative simply...

Compact stylish design; 2-inch LCD; responsive buttons; easy to use; charges through USB port; HDMI output; compatible with both OS X and Windows; supports optional external mic.

Software will only run if the device is attached; no SD card slot; no bundled carrying case.

Though the Creative Vado HD 3rd Gen doesn't do quite enough to distinguish itself from the competition, it does offer some nice improvements over earlier Vado HD models that keep it relevant in the pocket camcorder space.

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: mikerose19 (cnet.com)

"INCREDIBLE PIECE OF TECHNOLOGY"

THIS CAMERAS LOW LIGHT PERFORMANCE IS BETTER THEN THE HUMAN EYE. SCENES THAT LOOK DIM TO ME ARE BRIGHT AND THE QUALITY IS OK IN POOR LIGHT SITUATIONS. I HOOKED THIS CAMERA UP TO A 40 INCH LCD VIA HDMI AND I WAS AMAZED. THE PICTURE LOOKED PERFECT TO ME...

GREAT LOW LIGHT PERFORMANCE, INCREDIBLE VIDEO QUALITY WHEN USING HDMI OUTPUT, WIDE ANGLE LENSE FOR WIDER VIEW.

CONTROLS ARE NOT THE BEST. HAS SOME TROUBLE GOING INTO BRIGHT SCENES

Nov, 2010

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Consumer review by: mikerose19 (cnet.com)

INCREDIBLE PIECE OF TECHNOLOGY

GREAT LOW LIGHT PERFORMANCE, INCREDIBLE VIDEO QUALITY WHEN USING HDMI OUTPUT, WIDE ANGLE LENSE FOR WIDER VIEW

CONTROLS ARE NOT THE BEST. HAS SOME TROUBLE GOING INTO BRIGHT SCENES

Nov, 2010

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Consumer review by: exroadie (newegg.com)

Very Nice Camera

I must admit that the video quality from this camera is really nice. For the casual user this camera has a lot of features and is very easy to use. I agree with another reviewer that the controls are somewhat sensitive but it's something you can easily...

Video quality, easy installation, software features

None

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review by: Skip (newegg.com)

No driver for Winidows 7, overly sensitive controls

Beautiful instrument, easy instructions. decent sound quality

Is not recognized by Windows 7 -- and the company does not have drivers for Windows 7. This should have been clear in the specifications. So the recordings I made could not be downloaded ; Two other downsides: the battery takes 8 hours to charge and...

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Creative Vado HD White Pocket Video Cam - 3rd Generation

Great camera for the price, much smaller than the comparable Flip Cameras

Seems to be a pretty basic cam, but it works very well. Haven't used it ALOT yet, but I can tell I will like it

Don't take "zoomed" still pictures, they look bad

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review by: MBKSYS (newegg.com)

Fantastic despite it's compact profile

I've researched the Pocket Camcorder devices pretty intensively, and am thrilled that I found this Pocket Cam. Video quality is very 'HD' good as long as there's good lighting. Many other Pocket Cams can't take still pictures from what I've read. I...

Incredible quality video in good lighting. Incredibly easy and quick to start capturing video, press 'ON', then press 'Record'... that's it ; MP4 editing software is a great plus, can cut unwanted portions off videos easily ; Attached flexible USB...

No Mini-HDMI cable included. No other power charger besides USB connector, which necessitates a need to have access to a PC to charge the Vado..... unless you get a car cigarette lighter USB adapter or something I guess ; Video and pictures not that...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by: Dave James (techradar.com)

Creative Vado HD 3rd Gen review

The new pocket video cam improves on previous versions

Good quality video ; Stills cature ; Lovely build ; Removable battery

LCD screen could be better

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

Creative Vado HD (3rd Gen) review

After a minor update to the original Vado HD mini camcorder, Creative has now released this entirely revamped 3rd Gen edition. It's tiny, even by mini camcorder standards, measuring only 99x58x16mm and weighing just 93g – both smaller and lighter than...

The latest Vado is a mixed bag, with good video quality but aggravating touch sensitive controls.

Mar, 2010