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8.0
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9.5
2 reviews
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    10
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    10
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    10
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    10
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    10
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8.0
PC Mag Dec 11, 2008

Pros: Records high-quality HD video. Big, bright screen. Removable, rechargeable battery. 8GB of memory. HDMI-out. HDMI cable bundled. Cons: Only 2X digital zoom. Memory isn't expandable. Bottom Line: Creative follows in Kodak's and Pure Digital's footsteps with its own HD pocket...

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9.0
PegLeg PegLeg

I have owned the Vado HD for a few weeks now and so far I have used it out with friends and at a concert. Here are some things that I feel are worth noting: -Wide angle lens is nice feature others can't match. -Recorded sound quality (even from concert) is pretty good. I can actually...

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10
techminimalist techminimalist

I did my research and read a lot of reviews in my search for a standalone video recorder. Contenders consisted of the Flip UltraHD, Kodak Zi8, and the newer 3rd Gen Vado HD among a few others. Like every other consumer, I had leaned towards purchasing the Flip Ultra HD because of it's...

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