Average customer rating:
- D-Link DVC-1100 Video Phone Review
- Poor framerate, tricky setup
- Poor resolution, not reliable, and poor customer service
- Just OK
- Caveat emptor
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D-Link DVC-1100 Wireless Broadband VideoPhone 802.11b, 22Mbps
Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
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Product Features:
- Turns Any TV into a Broadband Videophone
- No PC required for operation--stands alone
- Up to 30 frames per second for smooth video
- Up to 22 Mbps data transfer speeds
- Remote control included
ASIN: B00015X3J4
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Product Description
The D-Link i2eye DVC-1100 Wireless Broadband VideoPhone introduces the world of videoconferencing over the Internet, to bring you, your family, friends, and colleagues together. By using Enhanced 802.11b, you can place the DVC-1100 next to the family television without running network cables for your broadband connection around the house. Since the DVC-1100 i2eye VideoPhone is a standalone device, no computer is needed when you videoconference over the Internet.An easy-to-use Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the setup of the DVC-1100 VideoPhone. It can be up and working in minutes. With the DVC-1100, it is easy to make changes to personalize your videoconferencing display.The once complicated process of conducting a videoconference is now simplified with the DVC-1100. Connect a television to the DVC-1100, follow the Setup Wizard to wirelessly connect to your existing broadband Internet connection and you are ready to conduct real-time videoconferencing!Using advanced video compression technology, the DVC-1100 VideoPhone maximizes the image and audio quality within the available bandwidth. The DVC-1100 can send and receive video at up to a full 30 frames per second. Attach an optional telephone handset for enhanced voice quality. Using the DVC-1100 i2eye VideoPhone is an ideal solution for consumers and small businesses with broadband Internet access.The remote control included with the DVC-1100 allows you to easily answer incoming videophone calls or initiate new ones. The built-in caller ID provides privacy protection. You can know who is calling before you answer.You won't miss a moment with your friends, family, and colleagues with the i2eye DVC-1100 Wireless VideoPhone. Lose the wires, not the connection. Be there real time... anytime.
Customer Reviews:
D-Link DVC-1100 Video Phone Review.......2007-01-10
My wife and I wanted to get a video phone that would enable us to talk with our DEAF daughter and son-in-law using sign language. They have a Sorenson video phone and we had experience with that. The D-Link DVC-1100 uses Sorenson video compression technology so we knew how it could work.
Many of the reviews I read almost dissuaded me from buying the wireless VP. However, I really wanted the flexibility of wireless if possible. The DVC-1100 comes with an Ethernet port so you can connect it with cable if you cannot get the wireless connection to work.
Based on several user reviews, I expected the setup to be difficult. However, setup was a snap. I attached the antennae and cables, plugged in the power, and used the setup wizard to get connected to my wireless network. Everything was ready to go in about 15 minutes. Our first call to our daughter and family went through without a problem and we were able to talk with them for over 45 minutes with no problems or disconnects.
This is not a high definition device but the resolution and picture size is a great improvement over web cam communication we've done in the past. We could see the entire family (2 adults, 3 kids) in the picture and still read and understand their signing.
The audio quality was surprisingly good. We could hear and understand our grandchildren and they could hear us. They are not DEAF like their parents so the audio was very important for them.
Our network and video setup:
Broadband provider: Comcast
Router: Belkin 8.11b/g Wireless with a firewall
Television: Standard 27 inch TV (Picture would probably be better on a smaller screen.)
Overall, we are pleased with the video phone so far and anticipate purchasing one for each of our other children so they can communicate with their older sister's family.
Poor framerate, tricky setup.......2006-07-14
(I'm cross posting this to both DVC-1000 and DVC-1100 product description pages.)
I really wanted to like this gadget, but I've ultimately been disappointed. The idea is COOL, being able to see your family and carry on a FREE Internet phone conversation with them, and the price is much less than other videophone solutions out there. Alas, there are a few problems still to be worked out with this device.
Here's the saga of trying to just get the device to work with my network setup. I tried calling Dlink (the i2eye manufacturer), Linksys (for my router setup), Comcast (broadband connection) and SunRocket (VOIP) for support on this issue. I eventually got the device to work connecting to my parents' wireless version of the i2eye (which I setup through a USR wireless broadband router by opening the required ports) by connecting my i2eye (the wired ethernet version) directly to my cable modem (without my Linksys broadband router or SunRocket VOIP box in the equation). I then tested various configurations until I was able to determine that the Linksys router (model WRTGS) was not forwarding ports correctly (I HAD properly configured port forwarding). Linksys tech support tried but failed to help me out. I swapped routers with my girlfriend who had a Dlink router and the problem went away (after also configuring port forwarding). Would have been nice if Dlink could have told me when I called them for support that my router wasn't compatible with their device (though it's possible that my Linksys router has a "broken" port forwarding feature). I also had to forward ports through my VOIP box which the SunRocket tech support people quickly told me how to do. So I eventually got the damn thing working after a month and a half of trying. Of course that is two weeks after the standard return policy of ANTonline expires (who I bought the device from through Amazon).
Now to performance. Even when the i2eye is connected directly to my broadband cable modem my framerate never rises above 5 frames per second. That's both for the transmitted and received data stream. (On my parents' end I have to connect wirelessly through their wireless router as their TV is too far from their cable modem.) I've tried tweaking the "speed" settings on the i2eye to adjust the amount of data the device is configured to send and receive, but I never got an improvement. Dlink advertises that you can get up to 30 frames per second using a high quality broadband connection (like mine and my parents'). I haven't tested my broadband connection's total upload and download speed because I simply don't know how (probably need some third party utility program). Regardless I SHOULD be getting at least 500kbps upload speed and at least 1Mbps download speed (at both mine and my parent's end) as that is typical of cable broadband connections. Also the image quality from the i2eye's "lens" and CCD is horrendous. The brightness, contrast and general overall "sharpness" of the image is lousy. That's simply not acceptable. You can get better framerates (along with much better image quality) from a good webcam using one of the "messenger" applications out there. Which is what I'm going to explore doing next.
I'm going to attempt to return the devices now (both mine and my parents' i2eye) through ANTonline and Amazon with the argument that the i2eye devices don't perform as advertised and that I'm "late" returning them because of the difficulty in testing the devices (you have to coordinate with the people at the other end of the connection to determine if your own configuration is working). I'll try to post an update to this review with the results of that attempt.
(Update: I was able to return the unit I bought from Amazon with few questions asked. I was NOT able to return the unit bought from ANTOnline and wound up selling it on EBay for half the price I paid for it. Lesson: if you have doubts but still want to try it, buy through Amazon.)
Unless they can improve framerate throughput through some kind of data compression technology upgrade, I can't recommend this device to anyone. Less critical improvements would be a better quality camera (and microphone) onboard and better support for setting up the devices (a dedicated i2eye server you can connect to test your i2eye configuration settings) including a list of supported and non-supported routers.
Hope this helps someone else avoid the headaches and hassles I've been subjected to by this device.
Andrew
Poor resolution, not reliable, and poor customer service.......2006-01-10
I was disappointed with the image resolution once I get over the hurdle of setting it up. Even worse is when the image capture component stopped working in less than 1 year. When I finally mananaged to get around to figure out what was really failing (why no video), it's past the 1 year warranty, and when contacting D-Link Customer Service/Support, I was told that my only option is to buy another (no repair possible). You think? I vow to NOT waste my time and money again with any D-Link product given such a rip-off experience.
Just OK.......2005-10-04
I brought this device because I needed to communicate with my school. I am working on an advanced degree and often I'm not in the area when classes are in session. I was told to buy a H323 (if you don't know what that is don't worry) compatible device so that could communicate with the rest of the university. I shopped around and this was by far the cheapest. I brought this device and when I went to set it up the next month, the IT department when crazy. They wouldn't let me use this device because of all of the problems that they had with Dlink products in the past - this one in particular. I ended up buying a ViaVideo II by Polycom and gave this one to my parents.
Let me start by saying that even though they show how simple this is to configure, if you do not know how to open up ports in your firewall/router you should not by this product. Furthermore, must people have dynamic IP address so that when you call someone, it will not be the same number every time. If you do not know how to find your IP address this is not a product for you. I use a dynamic forwarding website and place the camera in the DMZ so that there are no firewall issues. I also turn of the camera when not in use, but there are no configurable items without the remote control so there is no hacking issue. If you don't understand this paragraph then this not a product for you. It is possible for someone to set this up for you, router, ports, dynamic DNS, and all and then you will just need to know the IP address of the person that you are calling.
The video on this device is much better then a web cam, but I was very disappointed by the resolution. It is nice not to have to be tied to your computer to make a video call. You can use the wireless version of the product or using a wireless bridge and buy the cheaper version without wireless and the video will be about the same.
All together, it is nice to use the product without have to use the computer, but for a much better picture, the Via Video II beats this product hands down.
Caveat emptor.......2005-09-09
Having spent hundreds of dollars now on trying to make this gadget work--and the jury is still out--all I can say is, you are on YOUR OWN for installing and using this piece of equipment. The customer service kids read the manual to me over the phone, the manual I was holding in my own hand. The sales people gave me no information whatever about what is required to make this product work, that is, until after I'd bought it, with no possibility of returning it. Make sure you have a TV that accepts input, a wireless router that you can open ports to (not possible with the service I have), etc. I'm sure there will turn out to be just a few more things I don't know!
So far, a real disaster.
Product Description
High-resolution video Camera with 22x zoom you can view anywhere, anytime using only a standard browser!PRODUCT FEATURES:High speed PTZ functionality;Powerful 22x optical zoom lens;Ultra-sharp SXVGA resolution (1280 x 960);10 BASE-T, 100 BASE-TX (RJ-45) Ethernet;Built in slot for SD card (record at camera);Motion JPEG video streaming;Up to 30 frames per second;175? to +175? Pan Angle;300? per second pan speed;200? per second tilt speed;Compact, lightweight, easy to install.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Surveillance/Web Cam.......2007-12-12
Toshiba 22X Optical Zoom Ptz Netcam 30 Fps 2WAY Audio with Sd Card Slot
I bought this camera to use in the laboratory to allow remote viewing of samples by customers and experts from other laboratory sites around the world. Some times, there is just no substitute for a visual inspection by the expert or to get the customer to show you what they need analyzed. The fact that it has its own web server was crucial, but the 22X optical zoom is what sold me on this camera. I was able to read a telephone list from 20 feet away.
Setup was easy on our internal network. We were up and running within 30 minutes of receiving the camera. The fact that the web cam has the built in web server allows me to move it from lab to lab cutting the cost to us because it can be shared.
Great Color Constrast and image definition.......2007-07-31
I highly recommend this camera, however trying to integrate the video feed into your website can be tricky + use a lot of bandwidth off of your server. To solve this, I recommend using a live hosted video streaming service such as US Relay eLiveStream
Amazing Camera, Bad Company.......2007-07-26
I am giving this camera a bad review because of the support from toshiba.
Pros
the camera is an amazing camera for image quality, speed and range of PTZ, optical zoom... note all this is hardware related..
streaming over the internet over an average highspeed connection the activeX control is very fast and responcive. However note that this camera is only viewable from IE on windows.. Firefox, Macs, Linux need not apply, it wont work for you.
cons
However note that this camera is only viewable from IE on windows.. Firefox, Macs, Linux need not apply, it wont work for you.
Toshiba support is cursory and for the most part does not exceed the "this is where this option in the interface is" level of support. Even at this low level of support they are not very responcive to getting back to you. I have on average in a two year period and 4 camera installations for different clients contacted Toshiba 8 or 9 times for advanced help in implementing web integrations, as well as some basic problems with bugs in the firmware. The first level support is friendly but very slow to help. I would get the I need to look that up, can i call you back responce.. 4 to 8 days later I might get a call back. Developer support which the first level refers you to for anything other than interface help, is useless. they might email you the sdk but other than that responce is non existent to monosylibic. I have multiple times asked very detailed questions and 4 out of 5 times got no responce at all. The time i did get a responce it was not oh this is how you do that but a one line reply that was not in context to my question. For a product that costs as much as this I expected more documentation and examples of integrations and also expected at least a minimum of support from toshiba in implementing these solutions.
So my end summary is that it is amazing hardware but if you want to do more than watch a live image on a windows computer with internet explorer I would look elsewhere.
To date I have been unable to implement succesfully a web integration with this camera due to how the firmware is setup and based on the SDK tha was supplied to me. Toshiba support has refused to help.. well maybe refused is to strong... lets say it has been apathetic and non responcive. I have even filed a review of my support with them complaining about not getting support and got no responce to that.
Great Camera.......2007-06-10
I use this camera as a live nature feed to one of my websites. Bird feeders, etc with lots of small bird action.
Great pictures. Tough software. Am learning with trial and error but wish Toshiba would offer an upgrade that 's easier to use.
Product Description
PAN KX-TS740S CONFERENCE SPEAKERPHONE CALLER ID AND RECORDING
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The Panasonic KX-TS740S utilizes technologically advanced fully digital duplex communication technology helps reduce the echo and dropouts commonly found in many speakerphones, leading to crisp and natural conversations. Sound is transferred via Panasonic neodymium speakers and eight hyper cardioid cordless microphones with active sound processing technology, delivering hi-fi sound quality.
Ultra-sensitive eight-microphone system
Two microphones at each of the four corners allow the unit to capture omni-directional voices at a distance. It is designed to receive audio in a 360-degree radius in rooms up to 380 square feet, so you can speak at a distance of up to 10 feet away and still be heard. This allows you to move about the conference room with the confidence of knowing that your voice will be heard clearly. The cordless microphones may also be removed from the base and moved to accommodate larger conference rooms.
120-minute conference recording
Up to 120 minutes of your most important calls can be recorded, letting you concentrate on the conversation, rather than writing endless pages of notes. And if you want to take your recordings with you, there is a 3.5mm audio out jack that allows you to record your conversations to cassettes, wave files and MP3 files.
See who's calling
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What's in the Box:
Speakerphone, AC adapter, telephone line cord, interface cable, interface box, printed user's guide, warranty card
Product Description
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MAX Internet Communications delivers true-motion, synchronized video and audio communications, plus high-quality audio/video streaming and browsing over a broadband Internet connection.Put the power of the MAX i.c.Live Internet Media Processor to work. Integrate total video, audio, and communications capabilities inside current Windows-based PC, or go online with the next-generation Internet appliance. Max's Max i.c.Live products are designed to provide high-quality videoconferencing over computers or televisions. The technology can be installed directly into computers and is available in a set-top box. Max i.c.Live provides high-quality video and sound synchronization regardless of modem speed.
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