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Creative Vado HD (Third Generation)

PCWorld Rating

4.5
4.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Feb 17, 2010

Pros

  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Earbuds can function as external mic
  • Exposure controls
  • Wide-angle lens

Cons

  • No removable storage

Bottom Line

The third-generation Vado HD has the widest-angle lens of any HD pocket camcorder, as well as exposure controls, great low-light video quality, and a sub-$200 price.


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