Creative DiVi CAM 516

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CNET Asia Review

By Jem Loh
Oct 18, 2006

Good

6.4

out of 10

The good: Portable and compact size; MPEG-4 video files; no need for video conversion; MP3 player and Webcam function.

The bad: Small LCD; poor image quality; limited manual controls.

The bottom line: The Creative DiVi 516 is a decent entry-level video camera that comes packed with fun multimedia features for any tech newbie's enjoyment.

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danielleb3ar

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cute all-in-one gadget!!!

Apr 29, 2008

Rating: 8 out of 10 (Excellent)
Pros: small, pocket-size, great features/functions
Cons: no tripod socket, no detailed manual.just a quick start guide.
Opinion:
i bought this DVcam because its tiring to rummage in a bag with a MP3 player, a camera, a video camera and all the trinkets you usually bring in a bag.

after opening the box, i fell in love with its size. talk about portable! i turned it on and already knew how to operate it without reading the quick start guide! its that user friendly!!
also, the triple A batteries arent a con but a plus!you dont have to wait for hours to charge a battery, just go to a store and buy some, PRESTO! full battery!!

the cons mentioned by the CNET review is true (small screen, mp3s labeled by numbers, white balance not really effective...) but the image quality is good. not great but good. and you can adjust the pixrls used and the quality of the picture or video.
a con that i will add is that it has no tripod socket. you know, ... Read more

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