Customer Reviews

Creative Labs Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery for Vado HD Camcorder

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My battery arrived sealed within its manufacturer packaging. However, when I opened it up I immediately felt that the battery was noticeably bulged in the center, so much in fact that it barely fit inside my Vado HD. Needless to say, the battery did not function and I had to return it for a refund. This isn't the first time I have heard of this problem with Creative's batteries, so I wasn't terribly surprised. I was simply disappointed that I happened to get a bad apple.

I charged this before I went to a wedding in a neighboring state. I brought my computer so I could charge this batter via USB, but I never needed to. I had this camera in my purse for two weeks. I played with the camera for several days, showing to everyone, and it drew a lot of attention. This is now the third week and it's still showing FULL charge!!!! What a gem!

I bought two brand new Vado, one did not work so I tried to exchange, but they were out of the model. So I swapped batteries and behold it worked. Turned out it was a bad battery. Tried working with Creative Labs (CL) for two weeks to get a new battery and they kept trying to send me back to the vendor. Finally, I decided to swallow my pride and just purchase two new batteries. Well what do you know, neither of them worked. So I contacted the seller to replace them, they said they would send me two new batteries....I'm still waiting and that was over a month ago. I am done with CL. I have read other reviews where people are having similar problems with these batteries.

This lithium-ion battery pack is rated for 1050mAH at 3.7V. Made in China.

Be mindful that the 2 hours is just for the most ideal situation. That is if you will shoot continuously without pausing or turning off the camera. In real life situation, you will be pausing after every clip and still your LCD will be on for a minute. I only get an hour and a few minutes more in normal use. Still, this battery is decent and not one of those cheapos that advertise with a gazillion mAhs but never deliver.

I've been so disappointed with the performance of Creative Labs Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for the Vado HD Pocket Camcorder! Pls see my review of the Vado at [...] which details the multitude of problems I've had with the Vado and its battery.

Before purchasing one of the Creative Labs Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries, be sure to find out what the seller's return policy is. Some state upfront that they don't accept returns on batteries at all. One says returns considered only on unopened packages. So, if you get a dead battery, you're unlucky. Quite frustrating because I can't use the Vado without batteries, making my purchase worthless. I would rate this item zero stars if I could.

This Battery Was 100% DOA when I got it. It was so dead that it would not even accept a charge. I bought the Vado Camera at the same time I purchased the battery taking Amazons suggestion of People who purchased this also purchased this... JUNK! thank God the Battery that came with the actual camera was good It actually holds a charge for a very long time So I did not act upon sending the DOA back...Yet!

Arrived new in manufacturer's packaging. Would never take a charge, and never worked in the camera. Worthless. Upon inspection, there is slight bubbling on the bottom of the front of the battery. Clearly something went wrong. I recommend only purchasing these from local stores, so that you may easily return them when they don't work.

I purchased this battery and I was pleased to see that it came in its original package. I put it in my creative HD recorder and it did not work. I thought that maybe it just needed a charge. I left it 6 hours to charge and still no charge. I throughout the original package because I have never had a bad experience with an amazon purchase, so I have no information for a return?

The biggest problem with replacement batteries is getting the correct one for your camera. I was worried right up until I saw this one was exactly the same as the old one. Arrived quickly even during the holiday rush.

Bought this as a backup battery for new Vado video camera. Battery was new just as described. Came fast as always, holds charge just as long as stock battery. Very satisfied.