Showing posts with label monitor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label monitor. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Thinx upgrades the video monitor with embedded LTE and SMS alerts; ships in Q3 for around $500

Thinx upgrades the video monitor with embedded LTE and SMS alerts ships soon for around $500


As part of our tour through Verizon's Waltham, Ma.-based Innovation Center this week, we were able to see a brief demo of the Thinx 4G LTE video monitor -- a product that was briefly teased at CES, but we've heard precious little about since. Essentially, this is a rather sophisticated 1080p video monitor, designed for small businesses that would prefer that their monitors do more than just capture reels of archived footage. Thinx's solution throws in an admin panel and a smartphone app; users can install the camera and then define hot zones for the sensor to keep tabs on. If and when a specific event occurs (e.g. 50 individuals cross a virtual line), owners can be alerted via SMS -- and, of course, they can then view only the footage pertaining to said event with merely a click.


The aforementioned apps (available for iOS and Android) will allow owners to look in live at any time, with recorded video automatically stored on the included 4GB SD card, a personal NAS or a cloud storage facility like Dropbox. Better still, the control panel supports multiple cameras for those trying to cast eyes over an entire office complex, and there's room for a 12V battery that'll keep it humming along "for a few hours" should the power cut out. Tom Thomasson, vice president of marketing at Thinx, told us that the product is slated to go on sale in the US during the third quarter of this year, and it's one of "over 30" new products that Verizon will help launch during the 2013 / 2014 time frame.

Thinx upgrades the video monitor with embedded LTE and SMS alerts ships soon for around $500


Speaking of which, it's worth mentioning the (optional) embedded LTE module; while a great many monitors include WiFi support, tossing LTE into the mix adds a new level of redundancy. If the power gets cut, the internal battery (along with a live LTE connection) can keep the visuals going. It also makes the device far more portable given that the connection goes wherever the hardware does. Thomasson confessed that a final MSRP was still being nailed down, but he suggested that we'd probably see it land for "around $500." Steep, sure, but it ships with a pretty powerful management client that business users will likely find worthwhile. Have a look at the overview vid below.



Source: Thinx


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Sunday, January 6, 2013

Y-cam's HomeMonitor and Cube camera helps you monitor babies, burglars from the cloud

Y-cam Showcases Wide Range of Security Cameras at CES – Debuting First-to-Market Outdoor Cloud Camera for the Home, Professional IP Models and Award-Winning BabyPing Smart Baby Monitor

Y-cam HomeMonitorTM, Y-cam Cube HD and award-winning BabyPing smart baby monitor showcased in

Las Vegas – January 3, 2013 – Award-winning, British IP camera specialist Y-cam Solutions Ltd, the leading provider of affordable and easy-to-use security cameras and as well as popular smart baby monitor BabyPing, debuts HomeMonitorTM and Cube at CES – two distinct lines of wireless cameras catering to residential and professional use, with a first-to-market outdoor cloud version offered with HomeMonitorTM. New products will be showcased in South Hall 2, Booth # MP25458, along with the award-winning BabyPing remote-viewing baby monitor, launched this past September in the United States.
"We believe remote video monitoring is genuinely valuable to a wide range of consumers. Who wouldn't want the option to see what's happening at their home from anywhere or record a short clip each time someone approaches their front door?" said Devin Chawda, Y-cam CEO. "The challenge up until now is most people are put off due to high costs, technical fears or reliability issues. Y-cam HomeMonitorTM changes this. Our market-leading camera technology connects to a free secure cloud account that can be viewed on virtually any mobile, computer, tablet or even TV. HomeMonitorTM is a truly unique product, simple enough to be used by anyone, and we believe it will revolutionize the way people connect to the things they care about most."


Y-cam HomeMonitorTM
HomeMonitorTM is a new 'plug & play' secure cloud camera service that makes it easier than ever for people to monitor their home, loved ones and belongings from any device, anywhere. Quick and easy set-up takes minutes: connect the HomeMonitorTM camera to a home network (through Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable), create an online account and begin viewing live from anywhere; no technical knowhow or fiddling with routers required. Users can now see and store events securely in the cloud, viewing footage from any Internet-enabled computer or smartphone, with no monthly subscription required. Having the ability to tap into home life from anywhere in the world gives users peace of mind: check on children or elderly relatives, record clips each time someone approaches a front door or vehicle, or ensure the house is safe while traveling.

HomeMonitorTM is the first-ever residential monitoring solution offering both indoor and outdoor installations that are Wi-Fi enabled and offer true cloud-based viewing and recording. HomeMonitorTM Indoor ($199.99) and HomeMonitorTM Outdoor ($349.99) both come standard with the HomeMonitorTM free service package which includes 7 days of free online cloud storage and unlimited email alerts; an upgrade package is available to increase storage time for a low yearly fee (30 days of online recording is just $39.99 per camera, per year). HomeMonitorTM is a super easy, all-in-one home monitoring solution that works right out of the box. For a full list of features and to purchase HomeMonitorTM, visit www.homemonitoronline.com.


Y-cam Cube
The Cube is a professional grade, indoor IP camera providing exceptional video and audio representation, ideal for home or business customers seeking the upmost in security, integration, design and reliability. Cube offers remote viewing and recording, plus local recording to microSD or NAS. Offering the highest quality, and widest range of inter-device compatibility, each camera is filled to the brim with specialized features which provide the next level of security for high-tech homes and safety-conscious businesses, allowing users to stay in control no matter where they may be. Cube also eliminates the need for bulky camera equipment; its small and sleek design blends quietly into any setting.


Three versions of the Cube are available – VGA (640 x 480 resolution) and HD (720p and full HD 1080p) – in either black or white. All offer market-leading powerful night vision, automatic IR cut filter operation for uncompromising color and picture quality in day and night, intuitive motion detection, real-time video and audio streaming to Internet-enabled devices, and minimal bandwidth usage and storage requirements. Y-cam is also one of the few IP camera companies that supports both PC and Mac platforms.


Cube is a robust, powerful security solution providing complete reassurance and protection, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a full list of specs and to purchase Cube ($199.99-$349.99) beginning in February, visit www.y- cam.com.


"Over the past five years, we've seen a trend among parents trying to use our existing Y-cam cameras for baby monitoring. As parents ourselves, we understood that our current cameras didn't meet the needs of modern parents so we tasked ourselves with creating a baby monitoring system that integrated the high-tech video and wireless Wi-Fi technology of our current lines blended with more user-friendly features and cutting-edge app development," said Chawda. "The BabyPing Video Monitor leads the Y-cam vision to make monitoring loved ones simple and affordable for everyone."

BabyPing
BabyPing is a secure Wi-Fi-enabled smart baby monitor. Parents can hear, view and monitor their infant at all times via an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch using the free BabyPing app, which runs in the background so users can continue to read books, surf the web or listen to music on their devices while simultaneously monitoring their baby.


BabyPing has developed its own technology evolving it into a truly next generation smart baby monitor – not just a 'baby viewer.' SmartFilterTM technology cuts out background noise and static associated with traditional baby monitors, and Constant-ConnectTM acts as a permanent tether between the app and monitor notifying the user when the baby is upset or or if their Wi-Fi network status changes at any point. BabyPing+ allows for viewing when outside the home over 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi, and also gives one-tap sharing access to family and friends, wherever they are in the world. These features allow parents to not only see their baby remotely, but actually monitor their baby locally without delays or broken connections.
BabyPing is currently the only Wi-Fi monitor on the market with completely invisible infrared night vision, offering round-the-clock visibility without disturbing the baby. Modern and sleek in design, BabyPing is simple to set-up directly on an iOS device with no need for a computer, and the ability to use the monitor at home when not connected to the internet ensures parents who worry about privacy and security can rest easy. BabyPing also features all the specifications you would expect from a high tech baby monitor, such as vivid full color video with 640 x 480 resolution, a high quality built-in microphone and superfast wireless Wi-Fi, double-layer security and customizable alerts (live audio or silent vibrations) to inform parents if the baby cries, if Wi-Fi connection has been broken or if the iOS device is out of range, putting parents firmly in control by creating the safest way to monitor their baby.


Launched in September 2012 in the US, BabyPing has already received the prestigious 2012 Kind Und Jugend Innovation Award for its ingenious use of the latest in modern, safe technology. To learn more or to purchase BabyPing ($199.99), visit www.babyping.com.


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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Deal of the Day: Dell UltraSharp U2711 27" LCD Monitor

Today's deal is for the Dell UltraSharp U2711 27" 2560 x 1440 LCD monitor with over a billion colors. With today's deal you can save $350 and get this monitor for $649. Here's more info along with the deal link:

With its amazing color accuracy and versatile connectivity, the high-performance Dell U2711 Monitor delivers stunning detail, depth and responsiveness.

27" Display and 2560 x 1440 (max) WQHD Resolution: Experience stunning high-definition detail and the ability to view more on-screen content and screen area than with the Dell UltraSharp U2410.

16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio: Delivers an incredible high-definition experience. High-performance business applications, movies, videos and websites all look extraordinary.

6-Millisecond Response Time (typical)1 Grey to Grey: Fast response helps reduce ghosting and takes the blur out of fast-moving multi-media images.

80,000: 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio (Max): Enjoy great color intensity such as deep blacks and bright reds, razor-sharp graphics and text, brilliant color and outstanding detail for motion videos.

In-Plane Switching technology (IPS): Allows superb color consistency whether you're sitting in front of the display or standing off at an angle.

Specs:

Diagonal Viewable Size:
27" (68.58 cm)

Aspect Ratio
Widescreen (16:9)

Panel Type, Surface:
IPS (In-Plane Switching), anti glare with hard coat 3H

Optimal Resolution:
2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz

Contrast Ratio:
1000 to 1 (typical), Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 80,000:1 (Max)

Brightness:
350 cd/m2 (typical)

Response Time:
6ms

Viewing Angle
(178* vertical / 178* horizontal)

Color Support:
1.07 billion colors

Pixel Pitch:
0.233mm

Display Type
Widescreen Flat Panel Display

Device Type
Widescreen Flat Panel Display

CONNECTIVITY:

High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
2 Digital Visual Interface connectors (DVI-D) with HDCP
DisplayPort (DP)
Video Graphics Array (VGA)
Component Video
Composite Video
1 USB 2.0 upstream port
4 USB 2.0 downstream ports
8 in 1 Media reader
DC power connector for Dell Soundbar

To take advantage of today's deal and save $350 visit our Deal of the Day link

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Opinion: Why you should invest in the best possible PC monitor

Why you should invest in the best possible PC monitorMy delightful old 30-inch Dell

Back in 2006 I forked out £800 for a Dell 3007WFP PC monitor. As a hardware hack, it's generally not the done thing to actually buy anything.

You blag. You borrow. You make one laptop loan last until the next comes along. After all, the speed with which PC kit becomes redundant is all the more obvious when the latest thing is constantly dropping into onto your desk.

But the Dell 3007WFP was a bit different. At 30 inches and with 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, it completely blew away anything I'd previously seen. I had to have one. Not just for a month or two on loan. But mine to keep.

That alone is unusual. What's truly remarkable is that I'm still using it today. OK, I don't use it as the display on my primary production PC. It's plugged into a kitchen PC. But I still use it daily and would be more than happy with it as my main display.

That pixel grid is still as good as it gets in desktop PC land. Hell, it even has an IPS panel, a technology that really only became fashionable when Apple stuck it into the iPhone 4 in 2010.

Compare the 3007WFP to just about any other PC component of similar vintage and it's quite incredible that it still feels mostly cutting edge.

Back in 2006, we were talking ATI Radeon HD X1900 graphics at the high end. We were talking Core 2 Duo CPUs. We were talking no such thing as SSDs at all.

That's not to say the 3007WFP is completely up to date. It may be IPS, but it's relatively poor when it comes to contrast. It has an old school CCFL backlight which is only going to get dimmer with use. There's no touch functionality, either. And I'd love to upgrade it to 120Hz.

That said, you still can't buy a 120Hz 2,560 x 1,600 panel today. So I can hardly hold that again the good old Dell.

But more than anything else the 3007WFP proves that a good display is the one thing that's worth really investing in when it comes to computing. It's also a timely reminder that big displays matter.

Right now, everyone's going mobile mad. Nobody cares about desktop PCs. But even if you can squeeze the computing power of a PC into a smartphone, there's still won't be any substitute for a large, quality display for actually getting things done at home and in the office.

Well, not until some kind of funky new holographic project tech comes along or we can pipe images directly into our visual cortexes. I doubt that's going to happen in the next five years. In the meantime, may I suggest you buy yourself a good PC monitor.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

LG's 29-inch EA93 is the world's first 21:9 ultrawidescreen monitor, launches this month in Korea


LG INTRODUCES WORLD'S FIRST 21:9 ULTRAWIDE MONITOR
With 21:9 Aspect Ratio and 4-Screen Split Feature, LG's UltraWide Monitor
Delivers Exceptional Multitasking Features and Multimedia Functionality

SEOUL, Nov. 8, 2012 – LG Electronics (LG) today announced the launch of its EA93 UltraWide Monitor, the world's first to boast a 21:9 aspect ratio. The 29-inch screen offers ample screen real estate, a 4-Screen Split feature and 100 percent sRGB color space expression to provide better multitasking and multimedia capabilities. Designed for maximizing productivity, the monitor employs an IPS display to produce lifelike colors, making it an impressive addition to the home, office or studio.

 

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