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Wireless Electronics
Linksys WVC200
Panasonic BL-C20A
Panasonic BL-C30A
D-Link Systems, Inc. DCS-900W
Mambate
D-Link Systems, Inc. DCS-3220G
Mambate
Panasonic KX-HCM250
Linksys WVC11B

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Webcams - Wireless


View WVC200 (Linksys)



Linksys Wireless Internet Camera with Audio
   Sends high-quality live video to your secure network wirelessly
   Pan/tilt/zoom gives flexible control remotely from a web browser
   View images even in low light environments
   Automatically sends email alerts with video clips upon motion detection
   Supports up to ten simultaneous remote users


Linksys WVC200 Review:   The Linksys Wireless-G Pan/Tilt/Zoom Video Camera sends live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world!The advanced MPEG-4 video compression produces a high-quality, high-framerate, up to 640x480 video stream. MPEG-4 encoding facilitates good video quality in varying bandwidth environments. WVC200 also supports MJPEG compression for video, providing good video quality at high bandwidth rates.The comprehensive video features include an IR filter cut which allow you to see the images in low or no light environments when an IR lamp is used. Snapshots (in JPEG format) of the image can be taken and saved. Snapshots can also be scheduled and sent to an FTP server.If you want the video to be visible from a remote location or from the Internet, you can open an appropriate port on the Router, and then create password protected accounts to manage access to the camera, or leave it wide open for the world to see. Support for Dynamic DNS lets you access your camera using an easy-to-remember "name", even while using a dynamic IP address. The Pan/Tilt and digital zoom function allows you to remotely control the camera movement and focus, giving you maximum flexibility remotely. Up to 10 simultaneous users can have access to the camera at any point in time. Software is included for multiple camera monitoring and recording to your hard drive with advanced search by time and date. Recording can be set up to record by motion trigger, manual or schedule recording and playback on Windows Media Player without the need for a proprietary player.You can also turn on Security Mode, which tells the camera to send a message with a short video attached to up to three email addresses whenever it detects motion in its field of view. You can then log onto the live video stream if the situation warrants. Wireless security features include WEP and WPA.


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View BL-C20A (Panasonic)



Panasonic Wireless Network Camera and Pet Cam (BL-C20A)
   Place anywhere you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required at the location
   View and control from a standard web browser, video display, or compatible cell phone or PDA
   Connect wirelessly with standard 802.11b/g devices, SSID filtering and 40/64/128-bit WEP encryption
   Simple plug-n-play operation
   Built-in heat sensor allows record and/or notify by email when someone enters the room


Panasonic BL-C20A Review:   Box Contents: Wireless/Wired Network Camera, bracket, power supply, mounting hardware, CD-ROM, software and instructions.

There's a wise saying, "Be safe rather than sorry." The Panasonic BL-C20A Wireless/Wired Network Camera is designed to help you keep watch of anything inside your home using your PC. Use it to view your children or the new baby while you sit in another room. This color surveillance camera allows remote video monitoring of a home or business; Remote home and business surveillance just got a lot more affordable. Wireless installation is playing an ever increasing role in flexible communication, and this Panasonic is compatible with a wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b/g (wired use via Ethernet cable is also available) for viewing on your computer monitor. Receive an e-mail image when the home security camera detects motion -- you'll always know what's going on at home or at your business. The 10X digital zoom and color night viewing makes sure you don't miss a detail. It's easy to install, easy to operate and requires no additional software for viewing on your PC. Indoor use only.

Server Features: Image Buffer--About 250 frames (320 x 240, standard image quality). Image transfer via e-mail (SMTP) or FTP. View snapshots and control them from a compatible cellular phone. Supports up to 12 cameras. IPv4. Multi-Language Interface--English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Japanese.

Camera Features: 1/4 320,000 pixel CMOS image sensor. 10 digital zoom. Viewing Angle--53° horizontal, 41° vertical. Auto exposure Aperture - F2.8. Illumination - 10 - 10,000 lux (normal), 4-10,000 lux (night view). Motion Sensor with Email Alert. Auto & manual White Balance. Network Connection - RJ45 Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-X). System Requirements - Windows 98SE, 2000, ME and XP; Internet Explorer 6.0 or later. Camera Dimensions(WxHxD) - 3-3/8



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View BL-C30A (Panasonic)



Panasonic Wireless 802.11 b/g Network Camera and Pet Cam (BL-C30A)
   Record to a Web Site or Hard Drive
   802.11b Wireless Technology
   Receive Email from the Camera
   Compact design with hideable lens, for added comfort and privacy
   Automatically upload images to an FTP server or Web page -- images can be viewed by 30 users at once


Panasonic BL-C30A Review:   Place the Panasonic BL-C30A Wireless Network Camera on a WLAN in your home or office and view it from a remote location--anywhere. Just go to your permanent assigned site!

These cameras can be viewed and controlled from a standard Web browser, video display, or even a compatible cell phone or PDA. Place them in your home, office, vacation home or almost anywhere else that you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required on location! They are easy to install and operate and require no additional software for the PC that you're viewing them on. Each camera also comes with a free Web address, which can track the camera automatically. All you need is a regular Web browser to view them on your PC, as all of the other required software, including control software (TCP/UDP) and e-mail software (SMTP), is already inside the camera.

This camera can communicate wirelessly with standard 802.11b or 802.11g wireless devices, allowing the flexibility to install and operate the camera without running network wires, and utilizing SSID filtering and powerful 40/64/128 bit WEP encryption helps to protect your wireless network from illegal intrusion.

Just plug-n-play with auto configuration. Once connected, using a simple Web browser, just enter in your free, permanent Web address which comes with the camera and you can see and move the camera! It's that simple.

With the built-in heat sensor, the camera can be set to record and/or notify you by email when someone enters the room. It can even automatically move to a preset location when triggered, just in case someone was viewing a different part of the room.

With the built in Privacy mode, your privacy is protected by simply pressing a button. An indicator on the front of the camera turns red, and you know at a glance that the camera is now only accessible by you2. The camera can also be set up to show a green light when the camera is being accessed.



  $299    New Price: $281

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View DCS-900W (D-Link Systems, Inc.)



D-Link Wireless Internet Camera, Home Security, 802.11b, 11Mbps
   Web-based Remote Access Using Any Java Enabled Web Browser
   Integrated Web Server
   802.11b Wireless or 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Connection
   Bundled Software for Multi-Camera Monitoring and Management
   Archive Streaming Video to Your Hard Drive


D-Link Systems, Inc. DCS-900W Review:   With its compact, all-in one design, the DCS-900W is a great remote monitoring solution for your home. The DCS-900W connects quickly and easily to your existing Fast Ethernet network or 802.11b wireless network and a setup wizard guides you through the set up process to get you up and running in a matter of minutes.The DCS-900W features a built-in web server, which means that you do not need to have a computer to stream video images directly to the Internet. Video images captured by the DCS-900W can be viewed remotely by typing an IP address into a Web browser. With its easy-to-use Web-based interface, the DCS-900W can be managed and configured from anywhere in the world.The included Windows-based IPView Lite software provides even more features, allowing you to archive streaming video straight to your hard drive, monitor up to 4 cameras on a single screen, rotate camera views, and update the firmware on your DCS-900W.


  $129.99    New Price: $89.99

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USB 2.0 450K Pixeles Internet Webcam CMOS Color Camera Web cam for Desktop and Laptop Notebook w/tripod
   Specification:Definition: 450K pixels (800 x 600) CMOS chip Type : CMOS Color image sensor
   1/3 inch sensor, 6 mm lens, 60 degree visual angle,High quality Glass lens for Sharp Pictures
   Hi-rsolving power: 640 x 480 Video Format : 24-bit RGB Compliant USB 1.1/2.0 Interface: USB
   Frame Rate: 320 x 240 up to 30 frame/sec (CIF),640 x 480 up to 15 frame / sec (VGA)
   Sensor size: 4.86 x 3.64 mm2,S/N Ratio: <48dB>,Dynamic range: <72dB>,Focus range: 5cm-Infinity


Mambate Review:   Built-in image compression,Automatic white balance,Automatic color compensated System Requirement:IBM PC computer or notebook with USB,Pentium 200 or more high CPU,Windows,98SE/ME/2000/XP,CD-ROM,32MB memory,Support the VGA display card of DIRECT X,2D/3D display card with a minimal, 4MRam support and 16 bit color Package Contents:USB color video webcam,User Manual,Aluminum tripod,Driver disk with application program


  $49.99    New Price: $16.99

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View DCS-3220G (D-Link Systems, Inc.)



D-Link DCS-3220G CCD 2-Way Audio 4x Zoom 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless Internet Camera
   First to Market 802.11g Wireless Internet Camera
   2-Way Audio Communication
   4x Digital Zoom
   Captures Video in Low Light
   Audio Output Enables connection to powered speaker (Not Included)


D-Link Systems, Inc. DCS-3220G Review:   - Product Name: Securicam DCS-3220G Internet Camera - Marketing Information: D-Link is pleased to introduce the latest product in Internet camera technology. The D-Link Securicam Network DCS-3220 Internet Camera is a full-featured surveillance system that connects to an Ethernet or wireless broadband network to provide remote high-quality video and audio. Using the latest 802.11g wireless technology, the DCS-3220G communicates at a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps. - Product Type: Surveillance/Network Camera Display and Graphics - Sensor Type: CCD - Video Resolution: 704 x 480 @ 10 fps MPEG-4 - Video Resolution: 352 x 240 @ 30 fps MPEG-4 - Video Resolution: 176 x 120 @ 30 fps MPEG-4 - Illumination: 1 Lux - @ f/2.0 - Color Support: Color Network and Communication - Connectivity Technology: Wireless - Connectivity Technology: Cable - Wireless Technology: IEEE 802.11g - Protocols: TCP/IP - Protocols: HTTP - Protocols: SMTP - Protocols: FTP - Protocols: Telnet - Protocols: NTP - Protocols: DNS - Protocols: DHCP - Protocols: UPnP - Protocols: DDNS Interfaces/Ports - Interfaces/Ports: 1 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX - Interfaces/Ports: 2 x Antenna Connector - Interfaces/Ports: 1 x Audio Output - Interfaces/Ports: 1 x Input/Output - Interfaces/Ports: 1 x DC Power Input Power Description - Input Voltage: 12 V DC Physical Characteristics - Dimensions: 2.12" Height x 3.25" Width x 6.25" Depth - Weight: 8.5 oz Warranty - Standard W


  $359.99    New Price: $339.79

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[Clearance sales ] Q Dog-like WebCam USB CMOS 350K pixels Internet Web Cam Camera White color for Laptop Notebook desktop
   Specification: Sensor: CMOS with 350K pixels,Color depth: 24 bits, 16.7million RGB true color
   Interface: USB v1.1/2.0 COMPATIBLE,Automatic White Balance and Gain,Automatic Exposure
   Focus Range: Manual, 10cm~infinity,View Angle: 54 degree (diagonal),Aperture: F/2.4,Anti-Flicker
   Video Output Resolution:CIF (352 x 288) QVGA (320 x 240) QCIF (176 x 144) QQVGA (160 x 120)
   File Format:PEG (still image) AVI ( video streaming) Driver compliance:Video for Windows WDM


Mambate Review:   System Requirement: Windows 98SE /ME /2000 /XP System memory: 32MB at least Hard Drive Space: 11.5MB Package Includes: Mini PC Camera module with plastic casing Drives on CD-ROM 5 feet USB Hard cable wire with USB connecter at end


  Best Price: $12.99

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View KX-HCM250 (Panasonic)



Panasonic Network Camera (KX-HCM250)
   Network-enabled camera
   Still images up to 640 x 480
   Up to 30 frames/second
   Easy to install and use
   Check from any Web-enabled computer


Panasonic KX-HCM250 Review:   Panasonic Network Cameras give you the ability to see there when you can't be there. Place cameras in your home, office, vacation home or almost anywhere else that you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required on location! They are easy to install, easy to operate and require no additional software for your viewing PC. All you need is a regular Web browser, as all of the other required software, including control software (TCP/UDP) and e-mail software (SMTP) is already inside of each camera. Each camera offers different features to suit your needs, but all offer potential peace of mind.


  $749.95    New Price: $419.04

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View WVC11B (Linksys)



Linksys WVC11B Wireless-B Video Camera
   Sends high-quality live video to your 802.11b wireless network
   Built-in stand-alone web server
   Security Mode automatically sends email alerts with images upon motion detection
   Supports up to four simultaneous users
   Compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP


Linksys WVC11B Review:   The Linksys Wireless-B Internet Video Camera sends live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world! This compact, self-contained unit lets you keep an eye on your home, your kids, your workplace - whatever's important to you. Unlike standard "web cams" that require an attached PC, the Internet Video Camera contains its own web server, so it can connect directly to a network, either over Wireless-B (802.11b) networking, or over 10/100 Ethernet cable. The advanced MPEG-4 video compression produces a high-quality, high-framerate, 320 x 240 video stream.The Internet Video Camera's unique form-factor and wireless connectivity allows you to mount it on a wall nearly anywhere, or slip it into its included stand for desktop use. Once it's connected to your home network, you can "see what it sees" from any PC in the house, while the video stream is secured from the outside world, hidden behind your Router. If you want the video to be visible from outside your home network, you can open an appropriate port on the Router, and then create password-protected accounts to manage access to the Camera, or leave it wide open for the world to see. The SoloLink DDNS Service (trial sign-up included) lets you access your Camera using an easy-to- remember "name", even if your home Internet connection uses a dynamic IP address.You can also turn on Security Mode, which tells the Camera to send you an e-mail message with a short video attached whenever it detects motion in its field of view. You can then log onto the live video stream if the situation warrants. The included Viewer & Recorder utility lets you record the video stream to your local hard drive, "live" or on a predetermined schedule.Let the Linksys Wireless-B Internet Video Camera help you keep tabs on your world.


  $129.99    New Price: $69.95

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