Surveillance system : D-Link DCS-932L Wireless Surveillance Camera

While there are many ways to keep an eye on your home, just about every option comes with a drawback. Professional security systems are too expensive and consumer-oriented options are often overly complicated. Skatter Tech reviewed the competing Avaak VueZone earlier this year, but there was one major concern: the company avoids labeling its product as a security solution.

Fortunately, D-Link has a relatively affordable option which hopes to play nice with an existing home WiFi network for easy installation. A remote web interface, apps for popular smart phones, and motion detection alerts make this surveillance camera seem quite attractive too. I just wish D-Link picks a shorter name next time: DCS-932L Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera.

Configuration Process

Getting the basics setup is incredibly easy taking just a few minutes. I powered up the DCS-932L with the included AC adapter and opted to use WiFi for connectivity. There is an Ethernet port on the back for wired connections too. While configuring old network cameras would generally entail typing an IP address into a browser, I was able to take advantage of WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) — commonly found on most modern routers. For those not familiar with this feature, pairing is easy as clicking a “push button” on your router and the security camera.

Once connected to the internet, the LED on the front of the security camera turns green. I noticed a new item appear in the Network Devices section of Windows 7. Clicking on that icon opened my default web browser for access to the configuration panel. The interface closely resembles a D-Link router page which is not too surprising. I found tons of options to customize network settings, enable Dynamic DNS for easy remote access, adjust image/video quality, configure motion detection, set up email notifications, backup to a FTP server, and much more.

Unfortunately, there is one major flaw. D-Link fails to offer any way to link the DCS-932L camera to its consumer friendly service labeled mydlink.com for monitoring and managing cameras without using the application found on the provided CD. It is quite unclear why there is no way to configure the this service through the local web configuration interface While using a CD is by no means difficult, the requirement seems quite primitive for a futuristic gizmo. Not to mention, configuring this security camera with a CD-free computer such as a Chromebook or MacBook Air is not possible.

Features



The DCS-932L is unlike several of the other security solutions I have come across due to its simplicity. This device is wire-free aside from needing a power supply, of course. While other solutions often requite an additional “base station,” this camera can connect directly to an existing WiFi router. D-Link makes it possible to stream a live video feed to a web browser on just about any computer or to a compatible smart phone. Users can adjust motion detection sensitivity and enable email alerts.

Another neat touch? The D-Link DCS-932L has built-in night vision support unlike the Logitech Alert system or the Avaak VueZone. I was not expecting much in terms of visibility in the dark, but the incredible quality blew me away. The IR LED sensors lit up my entire pitch-dark living room and there was barely any blurriness either.

I was somewhat relieved to learn that D-Link offers the option to continuously upload captured content to a FTP server for safekeeping. This can can prove valuable if an intruder attempts break or damage the camera. The only disappointment? The backup feature only supports images — no video.

Web Interface



While there is a router-like interface accessible through an IP address for monitoring one of these cameras, most users will likely choose to use the friendlier top-shoppingmall.com service. I was glad to find an uncluttered easy-to-use interface. However, there is one major issue: viewing a live camera feed through the website requires Java.

This makes mydlink incredibly slow to load and Java still freezes up even the best web browser momentarily while loading. I also noticed I was unable to view my camera feed on a Chromebook which lacks Java support. While I am not necessarily a fan of Adobe Flash, it was definitely the way to go since the plugin has a lighter footprint and works in more browsers.

Aside from those concerns, top-shoppingmall.com lets users monitor up to a total of 32 cameras through the web portal. There is a simple zoom slider, but D-Link oddly does not provide a way to pan around. Since the camera has a built-in microphone, it is easy to listen in too. Read more: http://news.top-shoppingmall.com/

Mobile Apps



While the desktop web browser interface could use some work, the smart phone counterparts work quite well. After installing the app from the Android Market on a Sprint Nexus S, I could tune into a live feed even when I was away from my home on a mobile 3G or 4G network. I briefly tested the iOS counterpart and the interface was essentially identical.

The app makes it possible to snap a screen shot, view stats (resolution, frame rate, and bit rate), and switch to a full screen view. Although connecting to a camera sometimes took nearly 30 seconds, quality was generally acceptable. Being able to listen in is also a neat touch.

With that being said, there are two features I would like to see D-Link include in a future update: video capture and motion alerts. Users can currently only snap an image of a live video stream and adding support for recording clips would be helpful. In addition, D-Link should begin delivering push notifications for detected motion since both Android and iOS support the technology. While email alerts are available, I would rather see a native app provide instant feedback.

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Top 5 iPad accessories sales on top-shoppingmall.com

If you already have an iPad or are hoping for one this holiday season, here’s a quick rundown of the accessories that I use daily.

ZooGue Smart Kase

I’ve tried a number of best iPad cases in the past, but none have come close to the functionality that the ZooGue brings. What makes the ZooGue unique is that it’s not only a great case for the iPad, but it can also adjust to any angle. This includes the ability to work as a mount for a car seat so that you can use your iPad in the place of an in-car movie player. As for the case part, I’ve been using the ZooGue for taking notes, giving presentations, interacting with others, and just about anything you can think of.

This is made possible because of the ZooGue’s built-on velcro strips, which let you set the case in just about any position you can think of. Another nice feature is the leather that surrounds it. This makes it a nice looking case, and also comfortable to use for extended amounts of time. I also use the velcro straps that are designed for mounting the ZooGue as a way to lock the case closed, for protecting the iPad when on-the-go. See the case in action below.

 

PropUp!

If you use your iPad for work or pleasure, the PropUp! is worth taking a look at. This accessory is designed to “prop up” your iPad in just about any configuration for viewing and interacting with your iPad.
The PropUp is made of a proprietary injected foam that features corners that can flex to accommodate an iPad and in some cases an iPad with a case on it. It’s easier to understand what the PropUp can do by watching the video below.
When my kids have my iPad for an extended amount of time, the PropUp is the perfect companion. Its ability to cushion and angle the iPad makes it a must-have for kids that want to interact with an iPad.

iCarpus

If you’re looking for a hands-free viewing accessory for just about any portable device, the iCarpus may be just what you’re looking for. The accessory is designed to clip onto the top and Ipod chargers bottom , or side of just about any device and can even be used for storing headphones in a wrapped state.



The coolest thing about it is how versatile it is. The iCarpus can expand itself to fit devices with and without cases, and is just 3 inches x 2.5 inches. Its size makes it easy to take anywhere, and because of its integrated rubber grips, it can be used on just about any surface. In my case, I’ve used it on trains, planes, and even when I’m just sitting around at a desk or table and don’t want to hold my iPhone while watching a video.

Just Mobile AluPen

When the iPad and Ipod cases first came out, people were mentioning how the perfect accessory for it would be a stylus. Many companies released their own versions of a stylus, and there’s even an online guide for how to make your own. I’ve been playing with two styluses lately, and will describe them below.

The first stylus is from Just Mobile and is known as the Just Mobile AluPen. The AluPen comes in a variety of colors and looks more like a chunky pencil than a stylus–this is actually a good thing.



The AluPen is made from aluminum, and so that it works on capacitive touch screens, it features a soft rubber nib at the end. It feels great in your hand, and offers a lot of control over where you’re pointing and drawing. I’ve been using it for a couple of months now, and it’s not only a great stylus, but also a fantastic show piece, since most people don’t think it’s a stylus.

I don’t consider myself an artist, but I did whip up the drawing below using the AluPen, just to show what even a non-artist can do. I haven’t let my kids play with the AluPen yet, for fear of never getting my iPad back.

Pogo Stylus

I mentioned the AluPen above. If you are looking for a slimmer alternative to the AluPen, check out the Pogo Stylus. It offers the same amount of control of the AluPen, just in a smaller, thinner design. It’s really more about personal preference, since they both perform the same function. In my case, I prefer the chunkier design, since it affords a bit more control for me, but if you prefer a slimmer design, you can’t go wrong with the PoGo Stylus.Do you have any accessories that you consider a must-have for the iPad? If so, share them below.

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A Spy Camera Catch Someone Stealing From Your Purse

Have you ever found yourself searching in your purse for your keys, wallet or debit cards?   Life is crazy and it is easy to misplace important items while you are on the run.  Have you ever thought you lost those important items – or worse that they may have been stolen?



If things are constantly missing from your handbag, it may be time to consider the fact that someone you trust could be stealing from you.  Thieves often take advantage of the people closest to them.  Do you have teenagers?  Do you live with roommates?  Is someone you know secretly funding their drug habit through theft?  Who has access to your personal information?

According to the Federal Trade Commission, “…as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. In fact, you or someone you know may have experienced some form of identity theft. The crime takes many forms. Identity thieves may rent an apartment, obtain a credit card, or establish a telephone account in your name. You may not find out about the theft until you review your credit report or a credit card statement and notice charges you didn’t make—or until you’re contacted by a debt collector. “  

Trust is so easily broken and the thought that someone close to you could betray that trust is difficult for most people to accept.  Before you assume the worst about someone you trust it is best to ensure you can prove your suspicions.  Hidden cameras can provide the proof that you need to confront or even prosecute a thief.

A spy camera will provide the proof you need to catch any thief red-handed.  There are several cameras that are suitable for this purpose.

The Camball 2 camera is the best choice if you are budget conscious.  This battery powered, golf ball sized, camera can record only when there is motion in front of the camera. Camball can also save battery life while on motion detection recording and only need to view action footage when reviewing. All you need to do is strategically place your spy camera in a place where you keep your purse or personal items while you are home, or at your office.

Black box series camera will give you 24/7 surveillance of your possessions. This camera is also compact size and can be very easily and discreetly hidden. It will give you better resolution than the Camball 2 if plug-in power is available; you will never worry about battery running out.  The hidden Spy cameras Specialist will set up the camera to begin working when motion is detected.  The black box camera will also give you wide viewing angle and many camera upgrades.   When the camera is positioned correctly it is easy to film the entire room, not just the area where you leave your purse.  This additional surveillance can help to provide information that can prove theft and lead to prosecution.

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ipad Accessories - IPad mounting systems for even easier access

Every iPad tells a story when it's mounted on a wall like a digital photo frame.

New mounting systems have made the iPad even more pervasive, as universal kits combine wall, car and table mounts in a single package. What, no forehead mounts?

The royal mount: Vogel's stuffs its RingO pack like an office candy jar. Aside from the wall-car-table mounts, it includes a heavy-duty, black plastic holder (compatible with Apple's Smart Cover), a protective screen film and WallTimes, an app that turns the iPad into a digital clock. It still doesn't make the pack seem any less expensive.

Each of the mounting pods snap into a circular indentation on the back of the case. Freed from the pods, the case becomes an everyday iPad protector ipad Accessories . But where's the protection? The case leaves almost the entire left side of the iPad exposed. Drop it and you'll rush the iPad to the nearest Apple ER.
The table: A cheap, two-legged plastic stand that, once snapped into place, requires serious wrangling to extricate. Caution: This thing could snap at any moment. It'll prop the iPad horizontally or vertically, but this is the RingO's obvious weak link.

The car: Now you're talking. This substantial mount, with the press of a button, separates into two pieces for attachment to a car's adjustable headrest. The pivoting mount makes it easy to adjust the screen for back-seat viewing. With the iPad on board, there's no need for a portable DVD player. The kids can play their favorite games too. (The car mount, with holder, is available separately for $100.)

The wall mount: Screw a cylindrical mounting pod in the wall, snap on the iPad and you've got a pivoting, rotatable digital picture frame for the den or maybe a little movie machine for the kitchen. (The wall mount, with holder, is available separately for $70.)

Taking a stand: Excellent car/wall mounts, but expensive. What happens when the table mount breaks?
Freedom

Manufacturer: MountMe of Marco Island, Fla.
Price: $50 (Freedom I for iPad); $55 (Freedom II for iPad 2)
Information: mount-me.com

The royal mount: A questionable name (MountMe sounds soSouth Beach) from a company with a nice back story. A Marco Island restaurant owner, Brian Spina, developed the Freedom system with some mechanical engineering assistance after figuring out a way to mount an original iPad in his car.

Now, with some financial backing from a former Hewlett-Packard executive, he has made it a business.
This system, available in black, white, red and navy blue, includes a protective holder, a pivoting/rotating snap-on bracket, four suction cups for temporary installations, mounting screws, an elastic strap for car's headrest and a spray cleaner for the display.

The case, though less substantial than the RingO, better protects the iPad's sides. Getting the iPad into the iPad Cases Ipod cases  — don't try it with a Smart Cover — can take some work. Try snapping the tablet into the bottom two corners first.

The table mount: The Freedom's strength. Lock the bracket into the case, then pivot or rotate the iPad however you wish.

The car: Wrap the elastic strap through the bracket's slots, then around the headrest. It's not as sturdy as Vogel's, but it works.




The wall: Those suction cups scare me. MountMe insists they'll hold, but I can't help but picture, in slow motion, an iPad losing its grip and crashing to the floor. Remove that image for a minute, though, and the MountMe becomes infinitely versatile, a mount for almost any surface (not tested on a human forehead) with no residue or holes in the wall. That's a huge advantage over other mounts.

For permanent mounting, and maybe some peace of mind, MountMe includes a screw set so you can slide the bracket on and off a wall as needed.

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Google’s cloud music service now available on iOS

The Google Music service that launched back at Google I/O will now work on iOS devices, including both iPhones and iPads. The service has generated very little buzz since its inception and still remains in a private beta stage. However, the service had been rumored for months before its launch and is Google’s first major attempt to rival Amazon’s Cloud Player and Apple’s iTunes with iCloud.

Google struggled with securing licensing deals with major record label companies, causing several delays, and ultimately decided to launch it without much music industry support. Hence, Google Music operates similar to Amazon’s Cloud Player as a digital locker for mp3s rather than a fully integrated music sales and streaming service. It is still in a fairly limited invitation-only beta.

And although the service now works on iOS devices, it is accessed through a redesigned web site rather than a native app. It does allow it to work on both iPhones and iPads, whereas Amazon’s CloudPlayer only works on iPads ( iPad Cases Ipod cases ) . But with the recent fanfare around music streaming services like Spotify plus Apple’s imminent launch of the iCloud, it will certainly be a tough road ahead for Google Music.

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Digital Cameras News - Samsung MV800 Review

The Samsung MV800 is the first compact camera we've seen that includes a flip-up screen so you can see yourself as you snap away -- and it's a touchscreen to boot. We gave the MV800 a quick poke and prod at its launch in Germany to see if this self-portrait machine has something to offer anyone except extreme narcissists.

The MV800 is a 16.2-megapixel compact camera with a 5x optical zoom and 26mm wide-angle lens. You'll be able to use it to shoot yourself from mid-September, and it will cost around £250.

Screen

The screen is hinged, and folds over the top of the camera, so you can see your face when you point the MV800 at yourself. That will be most useful for self-portraits or perhaps filming a video of yourself talking straight to camera. 

When the screen is folded out, a handy spare shutter button is revealed on the back of the Digital Cameras so you can easily take a picture.

The flip-out screen is a narcissist's dream.

The MV800 is the successor to recent Samsung cameras like the PL120, which boasts a small screen on the front, for lining up self-portraits or playing animations to make kids laugh. The screens on the front of the PL120 and its ilk are pretty small, whereas the MV800's display is much bigger. The extra size allows you to still see the screen when you hold the camera down low or up high above your bonce, such as when shooting over the heads of a crowd.

There are plenty of other features aside from the touchscreen. If you can't make up your mind about how to best tackle a photo, the camera can do it for you -- snap one photo, and it will automatically take two more at different zoom levels. Then you simply pick your favourite.

Budding filmmakers can shoot 720p high-definition video. You can zoom while filming and the camera will cancel the whirring noise so it doesn't ruin your cinematic masterpiece.

For wide-screen landscape shots, fire up the 'live panorama' function, hold down the shutter button, and sweep the camera across the scene you want to capture. The result is a panoramic vista, which you can also capture in 3D. You'll need a 3D television to view 3D pictures, though, and you can't see the 3D effect on the camera's own screen.

Effects and interface

More frivolous features include the 12 background templates. You can also personalise frames and backgrounds, and insert one photo into another. You can customise the background of the menu screens too.
There are 14 'smart filter' artistic effects, including a new watercolour effect or an option to cartoonify your photos. 'Funny face' lets you bend and stretch friends' faces by drawing on them with your finger.

To help your friends look their best, a 'pose guide' displays stick figures on the screen for your subject to try and emulate. Once the picture is taken, 'beauty shot' allows you to smooth out bumps and blemishes.
On a more serious note, the menus and options are presented in a grid of large, finger-friendly icons that should look familiar to smart-phone users. It's good to see camera makers presenting menus in a new and intuitive way to make the most of touchscreens, rather than presenting you with traditional menus and expecting you to tap on them.

The only physical buttons on the back are a button to see the photos you've already taken, and an iPhone-style home button. As an aside, Samsung is already in hot water for allegedly copying the look of Apple's iPhone and iPad, so making its cameras look similar to Apple's devices seems like asking for further trouble.

The menus look like they belong on a smart phone.

The MV800 is the first compact camera and Digital Picture Frames we've seen with a folding screen, and it deserves credit for that, but we're looking forward to the next generation, which will hopefully offer even more twisty-foldy action. The MV800 only offers one direction of folding, while many higher-end cameras and most camcorders include a screen that bends in all directions, allowing you to hold the device at any angle and still see the screen.

Outlook

Packed with features that will appeal to the narcissist in you, the Samsung MV800 makes self-portraits and shooting at different angles easy. It's the first compact camera that boasts a flip-out screen and it's also one of the first to use phone-style icons on the touchscreen, which makes it one of the more innovative snappers of late. Stay tuned for the full review soon.

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Microsoft's new Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" smart phones

It was a second coming of sorts for Microsoft's new Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" smart phones when two new devices were showcased Sept. 1.

The smart phones, using Microsoft's latest consumer mobile operating system, will begin coming to market sometime in October. The devices are the second unveiling from a major manufacturer -- this time HTC Corp. -- to run the Mango version of Windows Phone OS, which was released to manufacturing in late July. Fujitsu unveiled its IS12T device in Japan Aug. 24.

"The announcement of these new HTC phones is a big milestone in our march to Mango," wrote Joe Belfiore, corporate vice president of Windows Phone program management, in a blog post Sept. 1 about the HTC Titan and the HTC Radar.

Of the two phones that went on display at events in London, Paris, Madrid and Berlin, the flagship is the HTC Titan, which features a large 4.7-inch display. HTC bills the Titan as having its largest screen yet. By comparison, the Apple iPhone 4 has a 3.5-inch display, while the Samsung Infuse 4G, one of the larger Google Android-based devices, has a 4.5-inch display.

HTC Radar		HTC Titan

Aside from the 4.7-inch super LCD screen, the Titan features an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera (FFC).

"Now that these HTC phones have been formally announced, I can confirm officially that Mango does support these," Belfiore wrote of the front-facing cameras on both the Titan and the Radar.

"ISVs can build all kinds of interesting apps using the FFC. We'll have more announcements on some of the specific apps that will take advantage of this capability a little later on," Belfiore noted. One such announcement will likely be Skype-based video calling once Microsoft's acquisition closes (it is currently pending international regulatory approval).

HTC's news release about the devices also suggests that the screen size of the Titan, combined with some Mango enhancements, would make it into a more effective productivity tool than devices of the earlier Windows Phone 7 generation.

"With its expansive screen with built-in Microsoft Office Mobile, this super smart phone enables you to create, edit and collaborate quickly and easily," the Taiwanese smart-phone manufacturer's release stated. HTC also noted the smartphone's benefits of having a larger virtual keyboard space via the 4.7-inch screen, plus the coming multitasking feature that will be enabled by Mango.

HTC is positioning the HTC Radar, which has a 3.8-inch screen, as more of a consumer device for social media. Both devices will go on sale first in Europe and Asia.

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