Creative Labs Vado HD Pocket Camcorder  Following the release of
the Kodak Zi6 ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice ) and Pure
Digital's Flip MinoHD ( Macworld rated 3.5 out of 5 mice ) comes
another pocketable 720p HD camcorder, Creative Labs' Vado HD.
Sized similarly to the Flip camcorder, the Vado HD offers more
shooting options and storage than the Flip camera, includes a
replaceable proprietary battery, bears a larger LCD display, and
shoots wider than either the MinoHD or Zi6. While these are
attractive features, the quality of the camera's videos is
variable.  Similarities and differences  Like other pocket
camcorders, the Vado HD lacks image stabilization and an optical
zoom (it has a 2x digital zoom) and offers no control over
white- or color balance. It has 8GB of flash memory and a
proprietary removable battery. Like other pocket camcorders it
features a single record button and a four-position switch for
zooming, adjusting volume, and navigating from one saved clip to
another. It also has Play/Pause a