When it comes to being creative, my daughter is really on top of things. She is always taking pictures and loves to tape lots of videos. In fact, I cannot seem to keep enough film on hand to keep her happy! So I am thinking I really need a video camera that can take great, quality videos without using costly film. As active as we are, we can really go through a lot of video in a very short time!

I would like to get her something small enough to carry around in her pocket or purse, yet still have enough virtual memory to get plenty of footage. We need something simple to operate, with enough features to make it fun, and allow her to express her creative nature. We are always looking for new material to work with in our Artistic Expressions class. She loves to share, so the video camera will also need to carry the proper software to upload videos easily onto YouTube and such.

We are quite fortunate that technologies are advancing as quickly as they are, because I do believe I have found the perfect fit for our needs. Creative Labs Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 8 GB Video Storage and 2x Digital Zoom comes loaded with the features we are looking for! Let me give a quick view of what this sweet little pocket video camcorder has to offer.

Technical Details

~ High definition 720P pocket video camcorder with 8 GB of video storage capacity
~ Fits easily in your pocket purse or the palm of your hand
~ One touch recording with a spacious 2 inch display
~ Record up to two hours of HD video footage or up to four hours of video at VGA resolution
~ Connect your Vado HD to any HDTV with included HDMI cable

Manufacturer Product Description

Vado HD Pocket Mini CamFrom the Manufacturer Catch the perfect snowboarding stunt, your baby’s first steps or your kid’s graduation, share it online and save it for a lifetime with Creative’s Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, and it captures video in 720P high-definition quality with just the touch of a button.

Sharing videos online is simple with built-in software that helps you post videos to YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net. The Vado HD is the only pocket video cam to feature true HDMI connectivity and an included HDMI cable for a superior viewing experience on an HDTV. Take the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam with you everywhere you go and never miss a moment.

Product specs include 720p high-definition video, wide-angle glass lens, 2x digital zoom, 8GB of video storage capacity, up to two hours of recording and playback per charge, up to eight hours of recording time at 640×480 at 30 frames per second, HDMI and RCA connections for TV, HDMI cable included, A/V cable sold separately, removable and rechargeable lithium battery, Vado Central software for simple video editing and sharing.

System requirements include Windows Xp Service Pack 2 or Vista, Intel Pentium III or higher, 512MB of memory, USB port, 500MB free hard disk space, and 16MB of Video Memory or above. Product ships with soft pouch, HDMI cable, and USB cable.