Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam Firmware v1180 released!

Hi everyone,
There is a new firmware release available in the download section.
Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam Firmware v80
Release date : 2 Jan 09
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Added Features or Enhancements:
Improves user experience when videos from your Vado HD are viewed on your television.
Requirements:
Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP (Service Pack 2)
USB Port
Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam
Notes:
To install this firmware
Download the VADOHD_PCFW_US_80.exe file into your local hard disk.
Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.
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Re: Response: Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam Software v2.00.09 Released!}Hello Stubee,
Not that we don't allow responses to the post but my post above is intended as an announcement just like what we usually do with other web releases on the the other forums.
Here are the answers to your questions:
.) Does it upgrade the VadoCentral software on the Vado unit's
Answer: No it doesn't. It will just replace the software on the unit with the same version.
2.) Does it install the VadoCentral software on our PC?
Answer: No it does not.
3.) Or....is it just to reinstall the same version VadoCentral software for those that had it suddenly disappear from their Vados?
Answer: Yes. This is made available for cases where the software suddenly disappears from their Vados.

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    Filesize : 62.04 MB
    Release date : Feb 09
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    Re: Response: Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam Software v2.00.09 Released!}Hello Stubee,
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