Creative today announced the release of its second-generation of HD Pocket Camcorders. The second generation of Vado HDs seem fairly similar to their predecessor, save for the introduction of some new software and color combinations.

On the software side, the new Vado HD's Vado Central is more compatible with Mac OS X, featuring direct transfer to iMovie. The software is downloadable directly from Creative's Website and can be installed on older Vado HD and standard Vado models. The new Vado Central should be available later this month.

The new models come in a 4BG white and green version as well as an 8GB red and black, available for $179 and $199, respectively. The first generation Creative Vado snagged the PCMag Editors' Choice, but has since been eclipsed by the Kodak Zi8.