Creative has just released its Vado Pocket Video Cam that brings casual video recording to the masses. This tiny and diminutive camcorder will be able to fit in easily in your pocket, purse or even comfortably in the palm of your hand. This will change the way video is captured, shared and stored, making it a snap to store your precious memories on the go. The Creative Vado retails for $99.99 and can be purchased from various vendors such as Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Buy.com, Creative.com, Fry’s Electronics, J&R, and Newegg.com.

Thinner and lighter than other pocket video cameras, the Vado will be available in silver or hot pink colors. I guess that is not much choice to choose from in the first place, and hopefully Creative will come out with other colors in the near future. According to Creative President and COO Craig McHugh, “When you’re having a really great time and are experiencing one of life’s special or funny moments you’d love to have a video of it, but you don’t have your video camera with you. Your camcorder is likely stored away somewhere in a camera bag, because it’s too expensive and you’re afraid of breaking it. You end up missing many video opportunities and use your camcorder only for planned video shoots. When you finally do get it out to shoot something you have to make sure you have a tape or disc and the batteries are charged before you set up your shot. Chances are you’re going to miss that awesome spontaneous moment while you get your camera ready. Once you’ve shot the video, how are you supposed to share it with anyone? It can be a time-consuming challenge trying to figure out how to get video from your camera or tape, so it remains stuck on the camera or put away somewhere in a box of tapes or discs, and you can’t share it with your family and friends.”

Some of the Creative Vado features include :-

• Slim, lightweight, pocket-sized design
• Built-in two-inch color LCD screen
• Removable rechargeable battery
• 640 x 480 VGA video resolution
• Built-in USB connector for PC
• Built-in software program for posting videos to YouTube or Photobucket
• Enable friends and family to download your videos from Box.net
• Available in silver or hot pink

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