3/31/2012

Fellowes Powershred DS-1 Shredder (3011001) Review

Fellowes Powershred DS-1 Shredder
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I've had this shredder for 3 months and it has performed very well during that time up until I used for shredding a large volume of end-of-year papers that I no longer needed. The shredder simply stopped shredding. I had no hint that the end was near... The shredder green light comes on, the shredder motor still works in reverse mode, but does not accept paper from the top shred slot.

Other than that, a couple of things to consider before buying this model:

+ Looks great. The styling is great. It does not have the "heavy" industrial look of so many shredders.

+ Shreds credit cards easily. With all the credit card offers I get, this is a handy feature.

- For light shredding only. If you have a need for volume shred runs, I would look for a more capable machine (as I am right now).

- The basket needs to be properly seated or the shredder won't work. It's not obvious when the basket is not properly seated, so give it a jiggle if your shredder light isn't on.

! Be sure to unload the basket before it gets full near the top, or you'll be cleaning up confetti shred on the floor.

Summary: I liked the shredder quite a bit, but am disappointed that it has gone dark on me. I'll report back if I can get it to run again, or with the info of which shredder replaced this one.

Followup report:
I contacted Fellowes and they are replacing my DS-1. They said it cannot run for more than 5 minutes without cooling down or the controller card will burn out due to overload.

I told them they need to do a better job of advising consumers that this 5 minute limit is critical. Their response is that this is covered in the manual. As far as I'm concerned, this is a machine that I would not "need" to read a manual on so it would be better if Fellowes had some warning on the unit itself.

Followup summary:
Fellowes customer service couldn't be better, they are coming through to replace the unit, not repair it, completely new unit being shipped to me.

But, given my shredding needs, I've ordered from Amazon the Fellowes Powershred PS-77Cs. I'll follow up with a review after I've had a chance to use it a while (and give the DS-1 to my sister).

Good luck in your search for a product that suits you.

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The innovative Fellowes® DS-1 with Patented SafeSense® Technology provides best-in-class safety features and superior performance. Patented SafeSense® Technology stops shredder immediately when hands are too close to the paper opening. Shreds up to 11 sheets per pass into 5/32" x 1-3/8- cross-cut particles as fast as 130 sheets per minute. Equipped with a 9" paper entry, the DS-1 easily accepts letter or legal size documents, and features durable steel cutters that accept credit cards, envelopes, staples, and small paper clips. Includes 4.75-gallon mesh step-can style wastebasket which can easily be emptied by stepping down and lifting basket out. Magnetic safety interlock stops shredder when wastebasket is removed. Auto start/stop feature ensures quick, easy shredder operation. Reverse function easily removes over-fed paper.

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3/30/2012

Westinghouse 4-CHANNEL Voice Activated Intercom Review

Westinghouse 4-CHANNEL Voice Activated Intercom
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Looks nicer than our old white ones BUT has same hum on 3 of the 4 channels. As it so happens, the voice activated claim is misleading or so I thought. I had believed that you could activate it via voice and another one could respond same way. Nope! You basically set one up as a "monitor" and it will broadcast to remaining units and they can't respond since the "voice activated" one is set to always be activated in "send" mode. Also, units did not work when plugged in to voltage suppressor and my neighbors could hear me on their old Radio Shack units. I sent them back. Not as promised at all. No privacy.

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Voice activation of any channel . Uses existing house wiring to transmit signal over 1,500'. Page or talk with any location. Switch between different broadcasting channels. One-way audio lock to monitor nursery or sick room. Indicator light shows which channel is active. Compatible with other Westinghouse intercoms. Includes 2 units.

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3/29/2012

Chamberlain Wireless Perimeter Alarm Review

Chamberlain Wireless Perimeter Alarm
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I have an 800' driveway with a small rise in the middle. The receiver could not pick up the signal from the transmitter until it had a clear line of site with the house.

The system does not put out a very loud or long buzz when an object is detected. An external signaling device, such as your doorbell chime, can be connected to it, but since the base unit requires an outlet it make this a bit difficult. Without the external device you may (probably) not here the signal in another room, especially if you have the radio on (I have not on multiple occasions).

The system has not totally ignored animals. I installed the sensor at the specified height above the ground but it did signal activity a couple of times at night (that I know of) that I think were from the passage of deer.

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Chamberlain Wireless Alarm... When a vehicle or person is detected, you'll hear a beep from the activated Sensor. Range from the Sensor to the Receiver inside your home is up to 1,000 feet. The Receiver can register individual signals from up to 4 Sensors. Measures a compact 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 1 3/16" h. Plugs into any standard household outlet. Sensor can respond to more than one Receiver. Waterproof design protects the 3 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/4" h. Sensor. It monitors a 40 x 40' area (range is adjustable). Order Now! Note: not compatible with previously sold units. AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Extra Sensor - word search in our Store for 'Reporter Alarm System Sensor'. Chamberlain Wireless Perimeter Alarm System... (Includes 1 each Receiver and Sensor)

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3/28/2012

Avermedia NV5000 120 Frames Per Second Video Capture Card with Surveillance Software Review

Avermedia NV5000 120 Frames Per Second Video Capture Card with Surveillance Software
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this product is all you will need to have to have a great security systemtried others this one has everything and it runs flawlessly easy to use

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Hybrid Network Video Recorder (Accepts both CCTV/Analog as well as IP Cameras)
Advanced MPEG4 / MPEG4 H.264 / Motion JPG
Supports Video Encryption to an even more secured remote access
Supports Direct burn to DVD-RW/CD-RW (via Nero Ultra v6.0+)
Easy setup and usage
Point of sale integration (ANSI ASCII Serial output based cash registers)
Attention metric designed to measure the attention span of security officers
Intelligent Status Notification (Alert you on HDD space, CPU load, Memory usage, etc)
Compact mode for cleaner interface
Smart Voice detection recording
Multiple events alarm alert
Easy Search and Playback: Step by step on date, hour, minute
Bookmark playback for easier retrieval
Dispatch Server shares internet access loading
Remote backup of video surveillance data
Keyboard lockup to enhance security
Watermark image verification technology
Supports over 12 different languages
Virtual keyboard
Record to multiple hard drives
Watch dog function built in
Video enhancer software designed to visually enhance surveillance video data
Central monitoring system enables users to access and monitor up to 128 channels simultaneously for a wide range of applications
PDA/Mobile Handy view
Main Features
Manufacturer: AverMedia, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number: NVDNV5000
Manufacturer Website Address: www.aver.com
Product Type: Video Capture Device
Host Interface: PCI
Functions: Video Capturing
Graphics Resolution: 320 x 240 NTSC/PAL Preview/Recording , 640 x 480 NTSC/PAL Preview/Recording , 720 x 480 NTSC/PAL Preview/Recording
Interfaces/Ports: 4 x Composite - BNC Video-in , 1 x Composite - RCA TV-out



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3/27/2012

Gateway M-6755 - Core 2 Duo T5450 / 1.67 GHz - RAM 3 GB - HDD 250 GB - DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - GMA X3100 - WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) - Vista Home Premium - 15.4" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) Ultrabright - camera Review

Gateway M-6755 - Core 2 Duo T5450 / 1.67 GHz - RAM 3 GB - HDD 250 GB - DVDRW / DVD-RAM - GMA X3100 - WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n - Vista Home Premium - 15.4' Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 Ultrabright - camera
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I bought 3 Gateway notebooks for myself and my family a short while ago, because they all had copious storage space and were well-priced. BIG MISTAKE.They ALL had problems within 2 months.Seriously.

This one, exactly a month in, just died.Had a blue screen, then black screen, then I couldn't get pass the setup screen.I was very carefuly with installing software, and didn't knock or drop the machine.No internal or external stimulus, it didn't occur when I tried to startup, I was in the middle of using it and BLINK!, it just died.I'ver never seen that on a computer.

So I had to send it in, and it takes a month for them to "fix" and then send my laptop back to me, so I'm withouta computer for a month.All my data is erased, even though the problem was hardware (the "SATA pins were loose") and they give no explanation what was wrong with it or what they fixed, none whatsoever.I have to log onto online chat THREE TIMES just to get this info, and they just tell me briefly that the "SATA pins were loose".I asked for documentation but they wouldn't or couldn't give me it.

My laptop doesn't appear to be fully fixed.When I start it, I get an error message saying "media test failure" and saying the cables are loose.When I asked Gateway about this they said "oh, we don't fix the products, we have someone else do it" and then told me to send it back in. Yeah, like I can afford to do without a computer for an entire month again to "fix" a problem that most likely will not be fixed, not to mention have my data erased, as well.

Also, like EVERY one of the Gateway laptops I bought, the lid sticked -- meaning that if you try to adjust it, you have to use 2 hands or else the whole laptop will raise off the surface and will hit the surface when you release it.I specically asked them to fix this and they did not.

Luckily, I backed up the very very important document I was working on or else it would have been an utter disaster.As is, I was deprived of my laptop for a whole month, and still am nervous that this piece of junk will malfunction at a whim.

In terms of performance, it's not bad, a bit slow and the speakers are horrible, but otherwise it's what I expected.But believe me, it's not worth the price.

Avoid this product, and this company, at all costs.

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If you need rich entertainment at your fingertips, the M-6755 is your notebook PC. Featuring Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology with a Core 2 Duo T5450 processor, the M-6755 delivers up to twice the power you need to play the richest media files, edit content and use multi-threaded applications while optimizing battery life. 3GB memory delivers incredible system speed to handle multitasking, stream rich video and bypass loading screens. Next-generation Draft-N Wireless features universal 802.11 connectivity with a stronger signal strength and enhanced throughput to connect faster and stay online longer. With a huge 250GB hard drive store all your digital albums, music library and digital library for access on the go. Enhance your online chats and VOIP conversations with live video and snap still pictures with the built-in webcam. Laser burn unique, high-res transparent images directly on the label side of disc with Labelflash technology when you burn DVDs and CDs. Transfer photos, music and video from your devices with the Media Card Reader and view your media with vibrant Intel integrated graphics.15.4 WXGA (1280 x 800) Ultrabright Display Built-in Webcamera and Microphone Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with up to 384MB shared Video Memory 8x DVD+-R/RW Labelflash Drive with Double LayerMarvell 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless 10/100Base-T Ethernet5-in-1 Memory Card Reader SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xDExpressCard 54 Slot 3 USB 2.0, Headphone out/S/PDIF Audio Out, Microphone-in, , VGA, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions -14 (W) x 10 (D) x 1.5(H) Approximate Unit Weight -6.29lbs

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3/26/2012

Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software - Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (3MB cache/2.4GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 2 GB DDR3 , 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366x768) W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Review

Dell Studio XPS 16 Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software - Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 , 2 GB DDR3 , 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
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I have had my new XPS 1640 for about three weeks.I initially had to exchange it for another one because of a couple of minor issues (1) the A/C plug did not fit very securely into the opening and constantly loosened up (2) the side endcap on the hinge came loose and created a space, not affecting the function, but not looking very good for a brand new computer, and (3) the machine would heat up so much after using continuously for over an hour that I could barely touch the keypad, and could feel significant heat even through a plastic cutting board that I had bought for it to use as a base on my lap.I now realize after receiving the exchange that this XPS Studio simply runs hot, which I had heard was common with many of the newer laptops/notebooks, but didn't realize it would be so hot as to be uncomfortable to touch or have on your lap.The A/C adapter unit is also extremely hot at times....I could not hold it in my hand.I think part of the problem may be the backlit keyboard (which I now don't know how I ever lived without). I've never had this feature before so don't have anything to compare to but it makes sense that this could be creating some extra heat.

I got the basic P7350 2GHz 3MB cache processor and 4GB RAM, but upgraded the video card to the 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD4670. and the display to the FHD 1080P (1920x1080) WLED LCD and it is stunning, well worth the $100 to upgrade the display.I am also very pleased with the look of the computer, all black and shiny both inside and out, very attractive, and even better with the keypad lit.The blue strip of light around the end of the A/C adapter plug is a nice touch also.

It came with a 500GB 7200 RPM Free Fall Sensor Seagate hard drive which was another selling point for me.

It does not feel as heavy as I expected an almost 16" to be.I very much like the seamless CD/DVD slot, no drawer to open and the eject button on the top of the keyboard right where it should be.The keyboard controls are very intuitive with excellent placement in my opinion, and no need to use Function key for some controls, like print screen for screenshots.

I did not upgrade the battery and the basic 56 WHr 6-cell does not last very long, even with the brightness set to only 25%, maybe 1 1/2hrs.That's another thing about the display....it is so brilliantly bright that setting it at half is still sufficiently bright.I also did not upgrade the sound, it has integrated high definition audio 2.2 with good sized speakers on either side and I found the sound to be adequate.I will not be using this computer much for music so it was not important to me.

I wasn't too happy about getting a Vista operating system, and almost passed up the XPS Studio to get a Dell that had the XP option, but I ended up doing it because of the free Windows 7 upgrade, and the lack of my desired upgrade options on other systems.

That's all I can think of for now; I will update after longer term usage.For now I highly recommend it even with its too hot little body!

Update:
After a few months of use I have some additional comments:

--- Yes, the sleek glossy black look is very cool but does not stay that way very long.It has made me realize how much dust there really is in the air, and you can see every speck on the computer, all the time, which of course prompts me to wipe it off, leading to a kind of OCD behavior!The outside cover also has the glossy finish and fingerprints are not easily wiped off like the dust....you have to use some pressure and rub a bit.Any laptop I purchase in the future will have a matte finish!

--- The battery has improved...can now get 2+hrs out of it.

--- The heat generated from the computer continues to be somewhat of a problem but since the weather has cooled off it is not as uncomfortable.I'm still using the plastic cutting board underneath and then a towel under that for when I use it on my lap which is most of the time.I think I will end up buying one of those laptop bases with the pillow attached underneath, which I made fun of to no end when my son purchased one, I thought it was so silly and dorky.I would buy one of the bases they sell that have the built-in fan but that would be awkward to use on your lap.I'm hoping that this system will hold up long term with the constant exposure to this much heat.

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The Studio XPS 16 shines a light on features that matter. Its backlit keyboard and touch pad buttons are easy to use, day or night. Keep an eye on your battery power by simply checking the color of the indicator on the hinge. Capacitive multimedia buttons also glow when activated.Help protect your files with a smile.Why worry about forgetting your password? Facial recognition security software lets you log onto your laptop with a simple scan of your face. It automatically locks your laptop when you step away, and unlocks it upon your return.Externally Accessible: (2) USB 2.0 compliant ports,(1) USB 2.0 compliant / e-SATA port with PowerShare, 15-pin VGA video connector, IEEE compliant 1394a port, Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45), 54mm Express Card slot, Display Port, HDMI Port, AC adapter connector, Audio jacks (2 line-out, 1 Mic-in),8-in-1 Media Card Reader. Dimensions & Weight: Width: 15.15" (384.9mm), Height: 0.95" (24.1mm) front / 1.34" (33.95mm) backDepth: 10.02" (254.6mm)Weight: Starting weight of 6.4 lbs. (2.91 kg)8(16" WLED display 6 cell battery). Weights will vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability.

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3/25/2012

Cnet Wireless IP Surveillance Camera CIC-930W Review

Cnet Wireless IP Surveillance Camera CIC-930W
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This product does not work with MAC OSX at all. I contacted their product support site & they said they didn't offer any software to configure the camera on a Mac.I tried using an older Mac as well with Virtual PC to configure the camera, but it would not recognize the camera on the network. Don't waste your time or money on this junk.

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CIC-930W is a user friendly indoor IP camera with wired and wireless connection capability. Whether for home, business, a public facility or just for fun, CIC-930W can send high resolution live video through the Internet to anywhere in the world. The camera supports two-way audio, excellent video quality with 640 x 480 (VGA) resolutions at up to 30 frames per second and has its own built-in web server accessible by most browsers. CIC-930W supports both wired and 802.11-g wireless connections and can easily be connected anywhere on the network. The video surveillance functions such as motion detection, alarm notification and many more are all included with the video monitoring software bundled with the IP camera. Key FeaturesSupport both MPEG4 and MJPG Video CompressionSupport multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, and Linux)Email and FTP notification for Motion DetectionBuilt-in web server for monitoring via standard browsers640 x 480 (VGA), 320 x 240 (QVGA) and 160 x 120 (QQVGA) image resolutionSupports two way audio802.11b/g wireless standardWEP and WPA and WPA2 wireless securitySupports mobile phone 3GPP live video

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3/24/2012

SecurityMan iCamDVR USB Internet camera and DVR convertor box Review

SecurityMan iCamDVR USB Internet camera and DVR convertor box
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I bought this item in the SecurityMan iCamDVR1B package SecurityMan iCamDVR1B Internet monitoring and Video recording with 1 Outdoor/Indoor Wireless Cameras - Nightvision (Black). Only after going to the SecurityMan website and contacting their support for assistance did I find out that this will not support any 64 bit OS and they have not intention to update the software for this unit. Even after I tried it on a system that was running XP it worked for a day then died.

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INTERNET MONITORING SYSTEM PERPVIDEO RECORDING

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3/23/2012

Motorola TalkAbout 53727 Earbud with Microphone for All Series Review

Motorola TalkAbout 53727 Earbud with Microphone for All Series
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I ski (or board) all day with this earbud and a 280SLK on a NiMH battery.I have used TalkAbouts while skiing for a few years - but just got the 280 and the earbud, and it makes a WORLD of difference!The 280's lock featurelets me pack it down under layers.The earbud and wires stay well underlayers (hat, shirt, etc) as well.Only the mic sticks out from the side,which I can click to talk at any time.It has been over a foot under thesnow with my head when I blow a 360 - and still works perfectly.Thisearbud is a *must* for skiiers (or boarders!I do both.)

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3/22/2012

D-Link Wireless Internet Camera DCS-G900 Review

D-Link Wireless Internet Camera DCS-G900
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I purchased the DCS-G900 in August and it works as advertised. It can be accessed and administered with just your web browser (type the camera's IP address into the address bar), or you can use the IPView Lite SE that comes with the camera to gain some extra features like Motion Detection, multiple camera control (up to 4) within the same IPView window and the ability to rotate the image 90 degrees (the internal camera settings will allow you to only mirror and\or flip the image, not turn it 90 degrees).

The max resolution is 640x480 (300K pixels), so it's not the same quality as a mega-pixel digital camera, but I have it trained on the front door at my place of business and I can recognize the people coming and going.

I tested the email feature and it works great.Enter the same credentials you use to log into your regular ISP mailbox, enter a recipient's address and you're off and running.

I installed the IPView software specifically for the Motion Detection feature.The camera is still always on and displaying a live picture, but when motion detection is enabled, it also automatically starts/stops recording any activity causing change in the camera's image.The amount of change in the image required to activate the recording is adjustable using a SENSITIVITY slider.The downside to that is now I need a computer up and running just to host IPView and provide storage space for the recordings....They could have built the motion detection functionality into the camera, but then you'd still need storage space for the recordings and we'd probably being paying more for the camera.

The Power and Link LED lights can be set to NORMAL, so folks can see the thing is actively working, or OFF, so it doesn't grab anyone's attention, or DUMMY, which makes them blink randomly so people can't tell if they're being seen or not.

I too initially had a problem getting the camera to locate my wireless network but it wasn't the camera's fault.Like any good network administrator, I disabled my wireless router's ability to broadcast my network's SSID (name), which effectively means there was no network name for the camera to find.If you momentarily enable the SSID broadcast on your wireless router, your camera should be able to find the network and complete the handshake.Once your camera has made the connection, you can once again disable the SSID broadcast and leave it disabled (until you want to connect another device).

I haven't used the FTP feature, but if it works as well as the email feature, you should be happy with the result.

I can't speak about the quality of customer service, as there was no need for it.

For the price and quality of this camera, you can't go wrong!!

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D-Link SECURICAM DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet camera - Network camera - color - 10/100, 802.11g

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D-Link introduces its newest member of the D-Link SECURICAM Network of Internet Cameras: the DCS-G900. A full-featured surveillance camera, the DCS-G900 connects using 802.11g to your existing wireless network. The DCS-G900 features a high quality glass lens and CMOS sensor to capture high-quality MJPEG video.Controlling your camera is made simple using the included IP View Lite SE Software. IP View Lite SE manages up to four DCS-900 series or DCS-950 series cameras simultaneously. Using IP View Lite SE, you can set your camera to record whenever it detects motion, on a set schedule, or to record manually.Alternatively, you can view a live feed and take snapshots with any ActiveX or Java -enabled web browser, making it ideal for capturing a moment no matter where you are. Web-based camera access works with both PC and Mac.By signing up with one of the many free Dynamic DNS services available on the web, you can assign an easy-to-remember web address to the camera. Remotely access your camera without having to remember the IP address, even if your Internet Service Provider changes it.The DCS-G900 adheres to the Universal Plug & Play (UPnP) specification, which allows computers running Windows XP to recognize the DCS-G900 and automatically add it to the network. The DCS-G900 can be accessed and viewed from "My Network Places" as a device on the network.

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3/21/2012

Belkin Wireless 150N Router (F6D4230-4) Review

Belkin Wireless 150N Router
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I needed to replace my d-link wireless router after 7 years of admirable service and I noticed this Belkin router was on the cheap.Cheap doesn't necessarily mean good in this case though.This Belkin router drops the Internet connection every 10-20 minutes even though the cable modem is always working properly.After 4 support calls with Belkin and 2 with my cable provider, I rebooted the modem/router (multiple times), reinstalled the firmware, disabled all security, cloned MAC addresses, performed an exorcism (j/k) and I still couldn't resolve the problem.Both Belkin and my cable provider mentioned there's nothing else we could do, so time to shop for another router...

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4 Ethernet Ports for Wired Connections Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup Push button for simple wireless security setup. Easy setup Assistant and troubleshooting with Network Status Display.The Network Status Display shows the status of your network. The icons represent each. Free 24/7 technical Support (Local Rates Apply)

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3/20/2012

PLATE CAM BAR TYPE 6LCD MONITOR Review

PLATE CAM BAR TYPE 6LCD MONITOR
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I would rate the PRODUCT a 4 - it works as what it supposed to be.

But the installation to the front reverse light power line requires a lot of skill and knowledge to your car's wiring system. alls in the manufacture installation instruction was "connect the blue line to the reverse power line, red wire to the 12V power line.....". I contact Boyo for tech support, all I was told was that "this is meant for professional installers". I didn't want to screw up my car, so i paid $100 to have it installed (I want to add that I have installed numerous radios and subs to my previous cars and didn't have much problem). - good product over all. But if you are not too good with all those wires in your car and you plan to DIY, you really have to think about it twice.

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Boyo VTC461R Wireless Camera System w/6 Color Monitor & 1/3 DSP CCD License Plate Camera (1 Each)

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3/19/2012

Securityman ClearCamII Wi-Fi Interference-Free Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Color Camera Kit with Night Vision and Audio Review

Securityman ClearCamII Wi-Fi Interference-Free Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Color Camera Kit with Night Vision and Audio
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I am not to happy with this product I have the reciever about 45 feet of the camera worked great inside the house but wanted for out side when hooked up out side the interference was terrible cant hardly see picture so good inside bad outside

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Wireless Outdoor/Indoor Camera

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3/18/2012

Lorex 8 Channel Pentaplex Network DVR with CD-RW and 300GB HDD Review

Lorex 8 Channel Pentaplex Network DVR with CD-RW and 300GB HDD
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The recorder works well all features pretty much as advertised. Motion detection recording is great. The event log or date time range box to find past events took a little getting used to vs. just a vcr screen type scroll back thru old recording date and times. But it makes sense after some use.During playback its odd if you are in 4 camera screen or one camer view and the camere that had recorded activity reaches the end of its recording fo rthat period the view goes back to all 8 cameras, so you have to reselect one or 4 camer view when playback for the desired camera resumes would rather have a blank screen and the time counter continue running or skip to the next recording event for the selected camera.
The remote web viewing is really quirky, IE7 blows up at some point almost everytime I am viewing remotely.On my laptop the remote screen does not always size correctly so the controls on the bottom are cutoff no scroll to get to them, and the "power" button is cutoff so task manager is the only way to end a session.On my local network desktop the screen size is ok and it blows up less often. Configuration should have an option to not require a password to close the remote viewing session, its just annowing to enter a password to quit remote viewing every time.

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LOREX L408301 8-Channel Network Pentaplex Digital Video RecorderConnect up to 8 cameras with multiple viewing selecting options;Pentaplex network systems: simultaneous local playback, view & record plus network view & playback; Network view & control capability; Free DDNS service for easy remote access; VGA & BNC output;Continuous alarm & scheduled recording modes; Real time recording, 120 fps;Supports up to 1 TB internal data storage, 300 GB; Adjustable video quality settings;Quick multiple search by date, time, alarm or full list; True USB 2.0 interface; Includes CDRW & supports DVDRW; Security password protection; Video loss detection; Superior MPEG4 compression format for efficient file tranfer;Includes rack mounts 8-Channel Network Pentaplex Digital Video Recorder

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3/17/2012

4UCAM PAN / TILT Handheld 2.5" Color Video Baby Monitor and 2.4GHz Wireless Camera - Day & Night, Video & Audio Infant Nursery Monitor Review

4UCAM PAN / TILT Handheld 2.5' Color Video Baby Monitor and 2.4GHz Wireless Camera - Day & Night, Video & Audio Infant Nursery Monitor
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I purchased this system to monitor my infant in a crib and my 2 year oldin a toddler bed.
Both share a bedroom.
With this cam I can pan back and forth between the two sleeping kids (from far away) to check on them from anywhere in the house.
The night vision capability is the most crisp and clear of any system I've owned.
I've had Safety 1st, Summer Infant and Sylvania baby monitors prior.
All were only available in black and white resolution and were not portable monitors.
The Safety 1st($200) and Summer($100) monitors blew out in less than a year.
The Sylvania still works, but lacked picture clarity at night and sometimes would transmit an annoying clicking sound due to mystery interference.
I have never written an online review before, but was compelled to write this one.
I had one small problem with the unit and 4uCam called me to rectify it immediately (while they were on vacation!)
I highly recommend this camera system, and suggest that you get the rechargeable battery pack and the AC adapter so you can plug it in or roam with it without having the power dwindle out.
Any interference is always made worse by weak batteries.

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The ONLY System on the Market that offers Pan & Tilt! Yes, you read that right... This high-tech hand-held monitor can actually Pan and Tilt the camera! With other systems if the baby rolls out of view, the camera is no longer seeing anything. This system solves that problem forever.Wireless battery operated remote pan/tilt 2.5-inch colour TFT-LCD screen monitor controller allows for an incredible 270 degree horizontal rotation angle and 120 degree vertical rotation angle. 2.5-inch monitor screen provides you with a clear and sharp picture with 480 x 234 effective pixels to see what is happening in the light, but also in total darkness. The 10 infrared LEDs allow you to see in total darkness for up to 16 ft.! The portability of the monitor allows you to keep a watch on your child at all times from various locations in your home. The sensitive microphone lets you know when baby is in need. A/V output allows for recording or viewing on TV, VCR or Monitor. It's making it an ideal solution as a baby monitor or for other in-home surveillance. Both camera & monitor include three selectable channels that allow you to use multiple cameras with a single monitor. Monitor runs on AAA batteries (not included) or via an included AC/DC adapter. *** WATCH OUT FOR COUNTERFEIT PRODUCT, and make sure you have 4UCam brand name printed on Camera, and Monitor ***

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3/16/2012

TRENDnet Wireless Internet Surveillance Camera TV-IP100W-N Review

TRENDnet Wireless Internet Surveillance Camera TV-IP100W-N
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I bought this camera after the transmitter in one of D-Link DCS-900W wireless cameras died finally.

The TV-IP100W seems to have very similar if not identical hardware as the D-Link DCS-900W with a few added features such as picture email and FTP.

The TV-IP100W was very easy to configure and I got it up and running in just a few minutes.It seems that TrendNet has done a better job with the hardware and software design than D-Link.

The web interface of the TV-IP100W looks very similiar to its D-Link cousin and it works the same with the open source "motion" software.

Image quality is as good if not a little better than the D-Link model.

The lens of the TV-IP100W seems to be more susceptible to glare from light sources that are near the field of view.I may have to rig up some sort of cowling to keep the glare from my front porch light from interfering with the picture.

I bought this camera instead of another D-Link DCS-900W because I was tired of the finicky nature of the D-Link DCS-900W.So far it seems to be of similar if not better reliability.

The last word is that it doesn't look silly like the DCS-900W.The TV-IP100W actually looks like a camera and will probably fit in camera housing much easier than the D-Link model

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TRENDnets TV-IP100W Wireless Internet Camera Server is the perfect device for remote monitoring and transmitting real-time events over the Internet. With the flexibility of IEEE 802.11b/g and 10/100Mbps LAN connectivity, the TV-IP100W functions as a video/surveillance camera allowing you to view live events with your web browser via Internet or Intranet. This Internet Camera Server has VGA quality streaming video, automatic image capture, and event notification via e-mail, making it the ideal solution for Internet video broadcasting applications.

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3/15/2012

LaCie Network Space Max 4 TB Gigabit Ethernet USB 2.0 Network Attached Storage 301524KUA Review

LaCie Network Space Max 4 TB Gigabit Ethernet USB 2.0 Network Attached Storage 301524KUA
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Very funny LaCie, the drive only allows you to access 500 GB via USB, funny such a detail would be left out like that when it is advertised as a 4TB network/USB drive in the same sentence. The actual drive capacity is only 3.5 TB not 4. Why even list it as a 4TB device when that number is completely useless? I mean were missing 500GB here! that's alot of space! It's not a 4TB drive! And no it does not count towards the USB partition. Adding the USB partition makes the network partition 3TB. It's like advertising a V8 sports car when only 6 cylinders work.

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With the LaCie Network Space MAX, you're not simply storing files from your computer, you're storing files from all over your home. Imagine all of the data spread across your home computers now stored safely in one place. Connect the Network Space MAX through the Ethernet port to a computer or to a router, and share and store all of your media files from anywhere in your house with the fastest speeds. You can even back up multiple computers to ensure that your files are safe. For Mac users, it's Time Machine compatible. The Network Space MAX includes two large-capacity hard drives that can be configured for maximum security (RAID 1) or maximum capacity (RAID 0). If protecting your data is a priority, the RAID 1 mode will ensure automatic disk mirroring - meaning all files will be copied onto each of the disks. If one drive fails, data will not be lost. The Network Space MAX is designed for ultimate usability. LaCie Network Assistant software helps you set up the product within a few minutes. It provides the best user experience for quick detection and access to the Network Space MAX. LaCie's user-friendly dashboard allows you to easily manage files, backups, private accounts, and download torrents. Additionally, with the Network Space MAX, the files stored on the hard drive are fully accessible outside your home from any connected computer using the remote access service. The Network Space MAX features a media server, making it easy to stream files to any connected computer or any UPnPTM/DLNA compliant device (such as a PlayStation 3 or Xbox ). Computers with iTunes installed can also stream the music stored on the Network Space MAX.

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