Aiptek PKDV58-CS

[Grunchy]

[align=justify]Cost $199.99, compared to Sanyo VPC-C6 available (for example) from warehouse123.com for $459 currently. Not super-duper but less than half-price of the Sanyo![/align]

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[align=justify]http://www.aiptek.com/Merchant2/merc...;Store_Code=AS[/align]



[align=justify]Aiptek's MPVR is the first hand held multi-functional Media Player / Video Recorder which allows you to connect to your TV/VCR/DVD player to record your favorite TV shows, Movies, video clips, pictures, audio recordings, and playback on the huge built-in 2.4" TFT color LCD or on your 60" TV for under $200! If that wasn't enough, the MPVR also performs as your MPEG-4 DV Camcorder recording Super VHS quality video (640 x 480 VGA resolution at 30 frames per second), 3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera with 6 Mega Pixel enhancement, Voice Recorder, and SD Card Reader / Removable Hard Disk! The most convenient personal entertainment solution with exceptional value and features![/align]



[align=justify]Product Features

• Personal Media Player & Recorder:
Connect the camera to your TV/VCR/DVD Player to Record Video Clips, Pictures, and Audio Recordings, and Playback Directly on the built-in 2.4" Color LCD. Record Video from DVD's, TV, VHS, or from Any Device that has RCA outputs for Entertainment on the go!

• Max. Resolution up to 6 Mega-Pixel:
Equipped with 3 Mega-Pixel CMOS Sensor, the Still Image Resolution of the MPVR is Enhanced to 6 Mega Pixels. Macro Lens enables High Quality Close Ups. Print 4" x 6", 5" x 7", or even 8" x 10" photos!

• VGA @ 30 FPS/MPEG-4 for Recording Movies:
MPEG-4 is the Ideal Way to Store Video Clips in a Highly Compact Format. With the MPVR, not only can you Shoot More Pictures and Movies, but you can also use it as a Portable Media Player for Downloaded MPEG-4 Movies.

• Digital Video Stabilization:
Advanced Digital Image Stabilization Technology lets you get the most of your recordings. Compensates for slight movements so you get the best video every time.

• MP3 Player:
Easily Load your Favorite MP3 Files and Playback the Music Directly or Enjoy Stereo Quality Music Via the Headset!

• Huge Swivel-Reversible 2.4" TFT Color LCD Display:
Review and Playback Video Clips and Pictures in Real Time. The TFT Display combines striking Realism and Intuitive interface for the best image every time.

• Night Mode:
Shoot Video in Darker Environments with the new Night Mode feature.

• Flash Strobe:
Built-in Flash Strobe Allows You to Take Snapshots in Darker Environments.

• Digital Zoom:
4x Real Time Digital Zoom Allows you to Zoom In/Out While Recording Video!

• TV/VCR Output:
Connect the MPVR to your TV/VCR to Display your Video Clips, Still Pictures, and Audio Recordings sharing them with friends and family members.

• Rechargeable Battery w/ Charger:
Save on Batteries! The MPVR is powered by a Lithium Ion Battery that easily charges via the included Battery Charger!

• Removable Hard Disk and SD/MMC Card Reader:
In Addition to the Internal Memory, the MPVR also allows you to Expand the Memory Capacity up to 2 GB to Record, Snapshot, and Listen to More Songs. Store Any Type of Data on the Camera and Take it with you![/align]



[align=justify]Specifications[/align]
Hardware Resolution
2848 x 2136Pixels (6 Mega Pixel)
2048 x 1536 Pixels (3 Mega Pixel)
1280 x 960 Pixels (1 Mega Pixel)

Sensor Effective Resolution
2048 x 1536 Pixels (3 Mega Pixel)

Video Resolution
640 x 480 Pixels (VGA) up to 30 fps
320 x 240 Pixels (QVGA) up to 30 fps

LCD
2.4" TFT Color LCD Display (Preview and Playback)

Digital Zoom
4x

Internal Memory
512 MB DDR for buffer & 32 MB Flash Memory (16 MB for Storage)

AV Output
Supports NTSC/PAL Color Systems

Voice Annotation
Up to 1 hour (using internal memory)

Self-Timer
10 seconds

Image Format
JPEG, MPEG-4

Focus Range
Macro: 40 cm / Normal: 250 cm to Infinity

Exposure Control
Auto; EV: +2 ~ -2

White Balance
5 Modes (Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Tungsten)

Still Image Effect
3 Modes (Normal / Black & White / Classic)

Computer Interface
USB 2.0 Mass Storage

Power Saving
Auto Power Off if Idle over 60 Seconds

Power Source
8210 850 mAh Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery, USB Port when Plugged into PC

Camera Dimensions
4.1" x 2.6" x 1.25"

External Memory
Built-in SD Card Slot (Max. 2 GB) (Not Included)

Flash
Built-in Flash Strobe

Microphone
Built-in Microphone

Speaker
Built-in Speaker and Headset Connector for MP3 and Movie Playback

[fishycomics]

1st welcome aboard and its on the 2nd page

http://www.stevesforums.com/forums/v...mp;forum_id=92

know as the Mpvr excellent pc camera and cannot be comparired to the sanyo fisher. has its ups and downs. very eligent looking as i own it.


and you are referring it as fom the Aiptek.com site