Subjects:  1. Video Conference   

Editorial Review

In this case, a picture is definitely worth a thousand words. The Aiptek 2000C Video Phone connects via a standard phone line and allows you to converse with loved ones while actually viewing their smiling faces. Ideal for grandparents, extended families, or the hearing impaired, the 4-inch screen includes zoom, tilt, and pan picture adjustments; you can even disable the video if the ringer catches you in the tub. Images are transmitted with an average speed of 28.8 kpbs, which amounts to a solid 15 frames per second. Included are two jacks that allow you to connect the screen to your television or VCR, and a keypad is built right in. Aiptek provides a one-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Transforms your telephone into a videophone
• Integrated color video camera and TFT color display
• Transmits and receives video at up to 15 frames per second
• Easy setup--no technical or computer skills required
• Compatible with ITU-T H.324, 8x8, and PC camera systems

Reviews (3)

Problem solver
I've used this easy to operate videophone (paired with an Aiptek 2000S) with highly satisfactory results in several applications. It allowed an elderly relative to stay in her home after she became forgetful about taking her medication. A slow speed, high quality setting allowed remote verification that she actually was taking her pills. After she moved into a nursing home, I used the system briefly in a business surveillance application. Now it's used by our elderly relative and a favorite niece to keep in touch via long distance. The system delivers surprisingly good image quality, given its POTS modem speed, which averages 28.8kbps (some wonder why it's not faster...33.6kbps is the fastest you can get in a dialup connection without an ISP). The unit's camera works in low light conditions, but in dim light the pictures tend to be noisy and lack color saturation. A little attention to room lighting produces surprisingly good, colorful pictures.Aiptek also includes a "PC" videophone mode, which allows the device to work modem-to-modem with some PC videophones (depends on the PC modem, which can't be a "winmodem", and the PC camera software). The system is indeed easy to operate: we purposely selected the 2000C unit with integrated screen, which requires no adjustment of operating controls at all, for our elderly relative. With new concerns about airline travel, now may be a good time to consider this product.

Great ProductValue
I purchased this product so that distant grandparents in NY can see their new granddaughter. After researching and testing all of the vendors (Starview, Motion Media, Metaeye, Infoview and Aiptek) I purchased this product. It is extremely easy to use and my computer illiterate parents had no trouble getting this hooked up. Here is the scoop on picture quality: All of the competing products are going to display the video at about the same speed. Since a standard telephone line is used for 2-way communication with video, a 33.6Kbps modem is all that is needed. Don't get fooled by the marketing gimmicks of 56K modems since they can only transmit at this speed in one direction and this is too much bandwidth for a standard telephone line. Picture quality of a TV broadcast is around 30 frames per second (fps). All of the products I tested broadcast at 15fps maximum and this quality looks good and is very clear (I was surprised!!). I could easily see my parents and the delay was only very slight. The key with this is, if you use the smallest picture size the video will transfer very fast and you wont notice any delay. I use the middle size and it works fine. Although the screen is 4" in diameter, you really can see a lot. Of all of the products I tried, the AIPTEK was the easiest to use and again picture quality was great for all of these products. Cost for AIPTEK was lower than some of the other units. 4'' LCD limitation
Great picture, but rather small LCD of approx 4 inches only. Pretty decent frame rate of 15pfs. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Videophones, Videophone, Phones    2. Telephones, Telephone    3. 2000, C   

Editorial Review

When you call your family and friends why not see them too, in full color? The Hyper VideoPhone 2000S transforms your existing TV and telephone into a complete videophone system.Read more

Features

• Transforms your TV and phone into a color videophone system
• Works with all PAL and NTSC televisions
• Uses ordinary phone lines
• Easy setup, no technical or computer skills required
• ITU-T H.324 and 8x8 compatible

Reviews (6)

Very Nice Product
I bought this 6 months back and one of my friends(Varaprasad Thupili) forced me to buy this. Infact I bought 2 of them and I took it to India and gave it to my inlaws. My wife speaks to her parents every week using this and she never had any problem. Connections are simple and picture quality is also good. My friend varaprasad and I talk to each other very often using this Video phone and picture quality is even nicer within US.

Aiptek 2000s
Nice little videophone. Th quality is not the greatest but I never expected to be. I'm happy with it so far I might buy more who knows. I recommend it if your not looking for perfection if you are look elsewhere.

Simple and Yet Wonderful Product
My Parents saw this product at their friends place and told me about this product. It is a simple and wonderful product. Now I can communicate with my parents easily. Also My parents can now watch their Grand Son. It reduces the distance between you and your missing ones and gives peace of mind. This Product is Simple and easy to Operate. Also with the Amazon's Wonderful reduced prices, it is definitely a Great Buy and a Great Gift. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Videophones, Videophone, Phones    2. Telephones, Telephone    3. 2000, S   

Subjects:  1. Video Conference   

Editorial Review

Bring videoconferencing to small rooms with the Polycom ViewStation SPvideoconferencing system. This ViewStation provides full-motion video at 15frames per second and full-duplex digital audio with noise suppression and echocancellation. Read more

Features

• High-quality video conferencing at 15 frames per second (fps) for small rooms
• Full-duplex digital audio with echo cancellation
• Voice-tracking camera, track-to-preset function focuses on speaker
• Web-based integrated presentation system
• Easy setup with graphical user interface

Features

• Complete digital video editing solution
• PCI card connects to up to 3 FireWire devices
• FAST.forward software makes clip capturing simple and efficient
• Fully functional version of Adobe Premiere 6.0
• Compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and NT 4.0

Subjects:  1. Video Conference   

Editorial Review

The Polycom Quad NT-1 videoconferencing system is a compact NT-1 devicedesigned to provide a link between the Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) and any central-office switching equipment. The system provides thefunctionality of four NT-1 devices and converts each U interface to a pair ofS/T interfaces for full operation of each Basic Rate Interface. Read more

Features

• Compact and versatile NT-1 unit for video equipment
• Allows for conferencing over multiple ISDN lines
• Connects up to 4 ISDN lines from any circuit to your view station
• Provides a U interface between your view station and the ISDN network
• 256/384 Kbps calling

Editorial Review

The Polycom Triple NT-1 Video Conferencing System is a compact device designed to provide a link between your Polycom viewstation and the ISDN network. It converts the standard two-wire "U" interface into a four-wire S/T interface, providing ISDN telephones, terminal adapters, and video conferencing systems access to Basic Rate Interface (BRI) ISDN services.Read more

Features

• Compact, affordable unit for all video equipment
• Takes the place of 3 separate units
• Connects Polycom ViewStation to ISDN network
• Allows for conferencing over 3 ISDN lines
• Designed for 384 Kbps videoconferencing but can handle 256 Kbps

Subjects:  1. Video Conference   

Editorial Review

Bring together up to four sites for videoconferencing with the PolycomViewStation MP videoconferencing system. The MP has the capacity of fourlocations at 128 Kbps and three locations at 256 Kbps. This ViewStation providesfull-motion video at 30 frames per second and full-duplex digital audio withnoise suppression and echo cancellation. Voice-activated switching makes it easyto focus on the person who is speaking. Read more

Features

• High-quality video conferencing at 30 frames per second (fps)
• Multiple-site connectivity--connect up to 4 sites at 128 Kbps
• Full-duplex digital audio with echo cancellation
• Voice-tracking camera, track-to-preset function focuses on speaker
• Web-based integrated presentation system