
I decided to buy one after seeing the quick response, by the seller, with regard to the individual that had a problem.
Item arrived quickly ahead of Amazon's estimate which impressed me as we are on opposite sides of the USA.
The other reviews here are positive but brief. I want to add detail. It really IS a sweet little item.
I've tried a number of these for office security and MANY are JUNK. Go ahead, check my other product reviews. It's a relief to find one the seller stands behind. Now I do also.
1. The unit fits in the palm of your hand. It is a nice travel clock. LED display is not too bright. Tiny and easy to pack. Discrete.
UPDATE: If you find the display too bright as a nightstand clock, use a screen protector for a cellphone. For $2 the "High Quality Privacy Screen Protector Verizon BlackBerry Tour 9630 Sprint" (Amazon) covered (and dimmed) the screen but did not block the cam so you won't have to move the protector in the AM for security "duty".
2. The AC adaptor is both 110V and 240V THANK YOU! so you can use it in Europe / China / etc outside the USA. My Sonicare toothbrush can't do that. International AC adaptors are a must in my opinion. Travelers: The cord is about 2 feet. See seller comment to this review for longer cord options. Note that it does have a USA plug so for China/Europe you'll need plug adaptors but you do NOT need a voltage change.
3. VIDEO: I intend to use this as a security cam in my hotel room as I travel often for business. A little extra "peace of mind".
You can choose 320x240 or 640x480 for video resolution. These choices are pretty standard for security cams. I set it to 640x480 and "high" quality. Looks NICE!!! Obviously, more quality image means more memory used. Follow the seller guide (included see item 4).
BIG PLUS... the IR LED lighting is 940 nm! Who cares? 940nm is invisible to the eye. Many cams use lower nanometer levels which glow RED the universal signal that you are recording. I viewed THIS item with another IR camera and only then did I confirm the lighting was "on". Nice!
NOTE: See the first comment to this review, from Nick (the seller), regarding the amount of video time per gigabyte of memory.
4. The instructions included are TINY but the seller forwards you a LARGE size version PLUS a two-page "get started" guide. I was functioning in under 10 minutes. Follow the seller's guide step-by-step. Honestly, if you have a micro SD card reader you are ready to go in no time at all. No software necessary. There is a micro DVD included with English User's Manual, video example, etc but I found the seller doc more useful.
5. When you check your micro SD card you will see FOUR folders have been added Music, Pictures, Rec, Video
Any use of the cam goes into the "Rec" folder (there is another "video" folder in "Rec"). Why mention this? Because it really IS a clock/radio/MP3 player combination. I put a set of songs into the "Music" folder and it plays them well. Sound is not bad considering it's so small. It will also auto advance to the next song. I'm listening to it now. If you have an iPhone or iPod you might not use it but then an iPhone doesn't have night vision.
6. Mine is silver as in the first photo above (detail page). Some of the photos show other colors. I'm happy with silver. I think that is the default. Contact the seller if you have a question.
7. Travelers... it has a small pull-string sack to carry it. That will help protect it and the accessories in your luggage.
***** The clock has no alarm ***** But it has so many other features (cam, true IR, radio, mp3 player, etc) the lack of alarm is not a deal breaker (for me).
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Bottom line: The item is impressive. Make sure you're buying from onlineenterprises888. Don't know him. Not connected in any way. But I have to admit the item and the service make the purchase risk free.
That's how it should be. Thanks!!
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By request video samples (5 segments)
A TV at standard definition, 4 feet distance, room lights on, cam at 640x480, high quality
B 3x3 Post-it with red X and red heart on brown wrapping paper, 2 feet distance, room lights on, cam at 640x480, high quality
C Same except now Night vision ON, but IR LED OFF note that with lights out nothing is seen
D Same now Night Vision ON and IR LED ON note illumination circle. Shapes are visible detail on Post-it is not.
E 2 liter Diet Pepsi 640x480, 2 feet, Night vision ON, IR LED ON Room lights on briefly then off
Summary the detail in a lit room (day time) is pretty good. Night is best with some additional light to assist the LED.
I prefer to always run at 640x480, high quality, night vision ON, IR LED ON.
.I wish I could expound on how wonderful the camera is (and it does seem to be), but we purchased it to catch a thief ~ literally. Before we had a chance to set it up, another neighbor caught the scumbag in the act. But, what I can attest to is the integrity of this seller. The product, once ordered, was immediately responded to and then sent out in a very timely manner. Great instructions and product support. The seller includes his name and a way to contact him personally. Wow!!!!
As mentioned above, we had a very specific reason to buy the camera and once that was resolved, I asked to send it back. Again, without hesitation or problem, a return was issued.
We are all familiar with the ways of Internet purchasing and most don't involve personal contact....may I just say that as disconnected as the process seems, this gentleman makes it honest, genuine, and as close to "home" as the Internet can.
I wholeheartedly endorse purchasing from this seller!!!!
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