Creative's Vado cheapcorder revealed by JR.com

It looks like Creative's getting set to muscle in on Pure Digital's Flip Video -- online retailer JR.com has specs up for something called the Vado VF0570-P, and they're basically identical to the Flip Video Ultra, apart from a slightly larger 2-inch screen. Other than that, you're getting the same 2 hours of VGA-res video on 2GB of built-in memory and YouTube support for the same $100 price. No pics or ship dates yet, but we're guessing we'll see something official pretty soon.

[Aguiluz @ May 5th 2008 11:21PM]

VGA Res = 640x480

Not exactly HD, but that will suffice for youtubing.

[nxtiak @ May 5th 2008 11:28PM]

Being that it took 13% of the video camera business, VGA is just fine.

[JAmerican @ May 5th 2008 11:46PM]

When did Engadget become woot.com lol!

[YoYoYo @ May 6th 2008 9:00AM]

Nothing wrong with covering tech we can actually afford, now and again.

[Mog @ May 5th 2008 11:52PM]

Once again proving that "Creative" is the least accurate company name ever.

[Aguiluz @ May 6th 2008 12:04AM]

Creatively creating products with a cheap price!

[ethana2 @ May 6th 2008 2:55AM]

I have to admit I really don't like that company. I despise them.
...it seems they may be getting less evil, but we'll have to wait and see. In the mean time, I'm not going to buy any of their stuff.

[Tom @ May 6th 2008 12:07AM]

J&R's still in business? Honestly, I'm a little surprised.

[gb @ May 6th 2008 12:14AM]

J&R is huge. Their store takes up a city block in NY. And it's always crowded as hell. They're not just an online retailer.

[Tom @ May 6th 2008 12:28AM]

I live and work in NY, so I know this. It's just... I don't know - I guess I associate J&R with the hayday of CompUSA and other retailers so far gone that I can't even remember their name. Back when a serial port was an openly advertised feature. That's the last time I stepped foot in J&R.

[HuntWorks @ May 7th 2008 11:11PM]

It's now on Amazon - search for Vado Pocket Video Cam.