MOBI MobiCam System
by MOBI
Our Price: $119.99
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Category: Baby Product
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: MOBIBrand: Mobi
Release Date: 2004-01-01
Model: 70001
Color: Silver w/ Blue trim
Product features:
- Ultra high resolution TFT color monitor with 2.4 GHz signal penetrates walls, floors and ceilings up to 300'
- Features automatic voice activated video transmission with adjustable sensitivity
- Compact camera design allows you to position and monitor small spaces such as baby cribs and narrow shelves
- Included A/V cable allows for connection to large TVs or VCRs for added convenience and security
- Optional PC software and adapter allows for automated recording, monitoring and notification via the internet, your cell phone or pager
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Description of MOBI MobiCam System
The MobiCam system is the most compact, portable and multi-function color handheld wireless monitoring system available. Designed specifically for easy mobility of both the camera and the receiver, the MobiCam system can be moved to any location within the home. But MobiCam is not limited just to home use -- the compact, lightweight design can be transported anywhere and ready for use instantly. Because it has a transmission range of up to 300 feet and 2.4 GHz technology, your security and peace of mind is always within sight.Features:
- Ultra-high resolution TFT color monitor with 2.4 GHz signal penetrates walls, floors, and ceilings, at a range of up to 300 feet
- Night Vision with I/R Technology allows viewing in total darkness, at a range of up to 10 feet
- Compact design lets you monitor your loved ones at any location with ease
- Automatic, voice-activated video transmission has adjustable sensitivity
- Camera and receiver mounts are included for added installation options, quick removal and repositioning
- Compact camera design allows you to position and monitor small spaces, such as baby cribs or narrow shelves
- Dual power (battery & A/C) operation of camera and monitor allow for total mobility and use anywhere in your home, while traveling, visiting family and more
- Included A/V cable allows for connection to larger TVs or VCRs, for added convenience and security
- Optional PC software and adapter allows for automated recording, monitoring and notification via the internet, your cell phone or pager
- 1.5" color display
- Adjustable camera-viewing angle
- Low battery power indicator
- Requires 8 "AA" batteries (not included)
The MOBI technologies 70001 MobiCam Wireless System is a simple, reliable, and highly economical solution for any basic remote monitoring needs. Requiring no installation, the 70001 MobiCam system's compact design and wireless technology allow you to position the camera and monitor virtually anywhere making it both easy to use and completely portable. The 70001's camera features automatic voice-activated video transmission with an adjustable sensitivity, as well as IR (InfraRed) LEDs (light emitting diodes) that allow you to receive a picture in total darkness, making it an ideal solution as a baby monitor or for other in-home surveillance.
The 70001 MobiCam's camera utilizes the NTSC signal system to achieve 510 by 492 effective pixels of resolution. The IR LED emitters allow this camera to receive a picture under no-light (0 Lux) conditions up to 10-feet away, while the built-in microphone allows for one-way audio transmission and enables the voice-activated video transmission feature. The MobiCam's camera includes a built-in 2.4 GHz omni-directional antenna and three selectable channels that allow you to use multiple cameras with a single monitor. This unit's compact design allows it to be placed in tight spaces such as cribs or shelves, while its adjustable ball-mount-style camera lens lets you achieve an optimum viewing angle. The MOBI 70001 camera can run on either nine-volts DC power via an included AC/DC adapter or eight AA batteries for additional portability, and has an operating temperature of 0 to 40 degrees Celsius.
The 70001 MobiCam's 2.4 GHz monitor allows for signal reception from up to 300-feet away with a clear line of sight. This unit utilizes a 1.5-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor, or active-matrix) LCD (liquid crystal display) screen that provides you with a clear and sharp picture with 490 by 240 effective pixels. The MOBI 70001 monitor includes three selectable channels to allow you to monitor multiple rooms, and a standard A/V (audio/video) output jack for connecting to a TV or VCR. The 70001's monitor runs on batteries or via an included AC/DC adapter, while optional PC software and an adapter allows for automated recording via the Internet, your cell phone or pager.
Technical Features:
- Signal distance: up to 300-feet (clear line of sight)
- Signal types: 2.4 GHz wireless transmission, NTSC TV system
- Sensitivity: minimum illumination of 0 Lux up to 10-feet
- Effective pixels: 510 x 492 for camera, 490 x 240 for monitor
- Camera operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Camera dimensions: approximately 9.2 x 5.9 x 12.3 centimeters (W x D x H)
About Surveillance Camera Technical Features
Lux rating is the measurement used to indicate how sensitive a camera is to light, and stands for the level of light reflected off a piece of paper by a candle from one meter away. Thus a sensitivity of three Lux would mean a camera could generate an acceptable picture of a piece-of-paper-sized object that was illuminated by the equivalent of three candles from one meter away. The lower the Lux level, the better the camera's ability to work in low-light conditions. The camera's resolution should be greater than or equal to the resolution supported by the system's recorder or monitor. The S/N, or signal to noise ratio, is an important measure of a camera's quality. A poor camera, low-light conditions or poor wiring causes "noise" which consumes processing power and disk space. A camera with a wide dynamic range is ideal, especially for recording areas in which both indoor and outdoor light are present. CCD (charge-coupled device) sensors provide high-quality images that are less susceptible to noise. CMOS (complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor) sensors offer less image quality, but are usually more cost-effective and energy efficient.
What's in the Box
Camera, monitor, mounting kit, A/V cable, and AC adapter.
Baby Products Reviews of MOBI MobiCam System
Customer Review: Not perfect but still great
Summary: 4 Stars
I've have the Mobi in use with 3 cameras and 2 monitors since my daughter was 2 months. It's great but not without flaws.
I've not tried it with a wireless network but I can see that it'll likely NOT work. I have plenty of experience with wi-fi and reception can be tricky on its own. I expect it's almost a guarantee your wi-fi will clash with the Mobi and make both useless.
I have both 2.4 ghz and 5.8 ghz multi-handset phone systems in my house and yes the Mobi goes wonky when cordless and cell phones are in use. But soon as I end the call, the Mobi reception returns to normal. (Normal ranges from impressively clear color visual to a constant horizontal line across the screen or slight static.) Since most calls are of short duration and the Mobi monitor isn't on all the time, I don't think it's a huge issue.
My home is 3 levels, all concrete - very unfriendly to various wireless reception. I've tried all the best cordless and cell phones and still experience some reception problems in the house. My daughter's room is on the 3rd floor. Both the color camera and the IR camera transmit adequately to the monitor on the 2nd floor and passably to the camera on the first floor. There is static on both monitors. At bedtime, the monitor is set with the volume just loud enough for me to hear a moderate cry, which keeps the constant static hum so quiet it doesn't affect my very sound sensitive husband's sleep.
The system's portability is very handy. I take a camera and monitor to the grandparents house or to friends and find reception generally very good even in large wood frame houses. My cousin's 900 mhz sound only monitor is more staticky than the Mobi in her one level 1,200 sf wood house. The Mobi is also very useful that it operates on either battery or adapter.
I can't live without the visual function now that I'm used to it. From the beginning I tried to train my daughter to stay in her crib for a while after waking. I hear her wake but can see that she's ok. Early on, as a first time mom I couldn't tell the difference between crying to make noise vs crying and wanting out of the crib. The visual monitor helps me see that my baby is fine. She's now 1 yr old and upon waking in the mornings, she can be left to play in her crib for almost an hour if necessary. And I usually wait 10 mins after she wakes from her naps before getting her out. I don't believe I would have been able to do this as well with a sound only monitor. Occasionally she will wake with a cry, but then return to sleep after a few minutes. Without the Mobi, I would have gone into her room and unknowingly waken her.
I don't understand people complaining about the small screen on the monitor. This isn't a tv! And the small screen helps keep the monitor portable. I didn't go with the Summer monitor because it was so big it was like having a second tv in the room. The Mobi's monitor shows what's happening well enough and you can always connect it to your tv if you want a large image.
Although I don't usually use the sound-activated feature, it's functional when I have. Again, it isn't perfect but it gets the job done.
I had to return a monitor that suddenly died after three months. I called Mobi in LA and got very friendly service. They sent me a new replacement monitor, but mistakenly sent it regular courier instead of rush as I asked & paid for. When they realized their mistake, they sent another one the next day on rush and told me just to reject delivery of the first one when it arrived.
The Mobi system isn't perfect. If that's what you're expecting, you will be very disappointed. I can certainly see why its flaws annoy some people. But overall it's pretty good and serves its purpose. Although more costly than most baby monitors, I think it's worth the price. And despite various reception bugs it's pretty good value for the money. I now give the Mobi as gifts to expecting friends.
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