Pocket DVR Pro II, 3.5 Hr Battery, TIME & DATE, 2GB-16GB Memory, 4GB included, Vivid Color Video & Audio from Ultimate Gagdets
Product Description
High Quality Video and Sound recording from a Pen Style, Handsfree DVR. The Video and Audio Quality of this Pocket DV is outstanding. Time & Date stamp for Court Room Ready Evidence.
The discrete camcorder features a 1.3MP Cmos Camera that produces Vivid Colors in 640*480 and 320*240, 29fps Resolutions. Perfect for viewing on a computer, TV and handheld devices.
4GB SanDisk Micro SD Card Included (Expandable to 16GB)
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- Brand New, 3.5 Hour Battery with fixed Time & Date Display
- Record over 3 Hours on an 8GB Micro SD Memory Card, 4GB Card included,
- 640*480 and 320*240 29fps, AVI Video 1.3MP CMOS Camera
- USB Connect to PC to Upload, View and to Recharge
- Easy Plug & Play Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista/Mac OS
Tagged with: 2GB16GB • Audio • Battery • Color • DATE • from • Gagdets • included • Memory • Pocket • TIME • Ultimate • Video • Vivid
Filed under: Video Pocket Camera
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Note: I previously purchased and reviewed this item, the seller removed it, and has now relisted it. The item itself appears unchanged, but some minor things like the instructions or packaging may have been updated.
REVIEW (6/20/09)
[3/5] Audio
64kbps 8bit PCM
Audio records at somewhat low volume, but is understandable with louder than normal playback. If you are trying to record anything lower than a normal conversational voice, don’t bother. Audio is not completely clean, as some white noise will be recorded. Needs improvement.
Video (This is a pinhole camera, so don’t expect to record your latest music video.)
320×240: AVI 1843kbps 24bit FFDS
640×480: AVI 5287kbps 24bit FFDS
[4/5] Well lit in natural light: Quality is good. Colors are fairly accurate. Scene appears nearly as well lit as reality.
[3.5/5] Normal lit: Quality is fair. Colors are muted. Scene appears darker and more shaded than reality. Still respectable.
[4.5/5] Stealth: The camera faces the same side as the clip. The camera is within a small round indentation and is pin size. The microphone is located on top of the device with five small pinholes in a + pattern. The device is made of a matte black plastic similar to a mass produced quality ink pen (not a cheap Bic, better than that). When in your shirt pocket, and recording, this device appears to be an ink pen when viewed from the front. Because of the width of the body, it is somewhat noticeable that something isn’t quite right if viewed from above (say, over your shoulder) or if your shirt clings to the sides of the device.
[4/5] Stealth (lights): On the backside of the device where the buttons are, there is a pinhole light that is bright red to indicate when it is on. While recording, this light flashes bright blue. If in 640×480 mode, there is a separate dim green light. Lights are not an issue when the device is in your pocket, but you should keep them in mind while putting the device in place as they may reflect off surfaces – including your hand. Needs improvement.
[4/5] Instructions: The manufacturer instructions have some issues, but the typed instructions are pretty good. There are some mistakes; most notably there is no step 2. Needs improvement.
[5/5] Operation: Simple. Insert microSD according to diagram on device. Move switch to ON position. Hold REC/STOP until light goes off. Red light comes on. If MODE light off, then 320×240; if on, then 640×480. Press REC/STOP. Flashing blue light comes on – recording. Press REC/STOP to stop. Record as many videos you want and move switch to OFF when finished. Must be ON when inserted in USB. Recommend copy video to PC to view.
[?] Battery: The battery in the device is charged by plugging the device into a powered USB slot. I don’t know how long the battery lasts or how long it takes to charge. The instructions say it takes less than 2hrs to charge.
[?] Reliability: Device appears well made.
[4.5/5] Packaging: The packaging for this product is quite good. There is a thin black slipcover over a black insert that is cut out to fit the device precisely and there is some foam rubber like material integrated into the insert. It should not be damaged during shipping. There is no product name or text of any kind on the packaging. (Note: The box includes some starbursts near the real image of the camera that appear to indicate lights. Thankfully, there are no lights there. The starbursts should be removed.)
OTHER INFO
Windows XP automatically recognized it as a Syntek USB MSDC USB Device.
Recording info: I tested the recording length by recording until the memory ran out. I then deleted the file and recorded in the other resolution. (Note: There was a glitch with the 320×240 recording where it recorded one file and then recorded a second file automatically – I had intended to record just one until the memory ran out. Strange.)
2GB microSD
320×240 2hr 25min 15sec 1.84GB
640×480 0hr 48min 41sec 1.84GB
Included: This device comes with a 2GB Sandisk microSD card, an SD card adaptor, a short USB extension cord (not required to use), manufacturer instructions, and a typed page of instructions that I guess comes from the seller – Ultimate Gadgets.
Measurements: 4 9/16″ (total) x 1 3/16″ (body) x 1/2″ (body)
Rating: 4 / 5
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2NXYGOSO5L4WZ Professional Pen Syle Pocket DVR, Vivid Colors and Quality Sound
Professional Pen Style Video Camera features vivid colors and clear audio recording. Lock-on clip keeps camera in place, will not slide out of your pocket. Great for recording sporting activities include cycling, hand gliding, mountain climbing, and other non-contact type sport activities.
Excellent for discrete recording. 60-80 Minute Record time on 2GB Memory Card. (8GB Max)
640×480 Resolution = 48 Minutes Video Storage on 2GB Memory Card
320×240 Resolution = 2.5 Hours Video Storage on 2GB Memory Card
1-year Warranty
Rating: 5 / 5
ONE HECK OF A DEAL FOR A FANTASTIC PRODUCT (JUST DO A GOOGLE SEARCH FOR PEN STYLE MICRO COLOR CAMCORDER DVR002, AND YOU’LL SEE WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT – ULTIMATE GADGETS HAS THE BEST PRICE ON THE ENTIRE WEB)! ALSO TAKE IN CONSIDERATION THAT YOU’RE GETTING THE POCKET DVR PRO II, 3.5 HOUR BATTERY, TIME & DATE AND UP TO 16GB MEMORY … SO THAT’S AN ADDED PLUS AND THEN SOME. NOW ON TO IT’S PERFORMANCE … FANTASTIC TO SAY THE LEAST. THE VIDEO AND AUDIO FUNCTION EXTREMELY WELL, AND HOW DO I KNOW THIS … WELL, LET ME TELL YOU THAT I’VE PURCHASED SIMILAR ITEMS THAT WERE FAR MORE INFERIOR, THE COST … WELL, I WON’T MENTION HOW MUCH, BUT THE COST WAS SUBSTANTIAL. YOU REALLY HAVE TO BE CAUTIOUS WHEN ORDERING AN ITEM SUCH AS THIS, BECAUSE THE CHANCE OF YOU GETTING RIPPED OFF IS INEVITABLE IN MOST CASES. AS FOR COSTUMER SERVICE … THE BEST THAT I’VE EVER ENCOUNTERED … HE ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION IN A VERY PROFESSIONAL MANNER. YES, I WAS IMPRESSED AND RIGHTFULLY SO. THE PEN STYLE MICRO SPEAKS FOR ITSELF WHEN IT COMES TO PERFORMANCE, BUT THEN COUPLED WITH PHENOMENAL CUSTOMER CARE … YOU JUST CAN’T GO WRONG. I RECOMMEND THIS ITEM 150%, AND THANKS TO CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR GIVING ME THE GUMPTION TO PROCEED IN MY PURCHASE. IN SHORT, A PHENOMENAL PRODUCT FROM A PHENOMENAL SOURCE…….
Rating: 5 / 5