Sahara Slate PC i500 – The most powerful 12 inch plate

Tablet PC Sahara Slate PC i500 is the most powerful tablet pc in the world announced by based Tabletkiosk of California. It offers dual core Celeron U3400 of 1.06 GHz or Core i7-640LM of 2.13 GHz. The  maximum amount of RAM up to 8 GB hard drive holds 320 GB and optional SSD and 40 GB. The tablet is equipped with 12 inch LED backlight of 1280x800 pixels, a sensor for fingerprint, stereo speakers, two USB 2.0 ports and 3.5 mm audio connector. Approximately its weights about 1.5 kg. As a sotware platform used by the operating system Windows 7.

Network Camera FCS-1081 with power to Ethernet

Introduction 

Using modern network cameras for video surveillance has its pluses and minuses. On the one hand - this is ease of use, ease of integration and advanced monitoring functions that are realized by means of the camera itself, with another - the high cost of devices themselves and the complexity of installation of the cameras away from the infrastructure. For example, in the far end of the warehouse, where no power outlets, for network camera requires a power supply from external sources for the operation of the embedded server. Perhaps it is too early to say that the video surveillance system, built on the network cameras would be cheaper than traditional, but at least we can already say that the problem is solved with the help of food technology Power Over Ethernet (POE), which allows you to supply power on the network device directly to a network cable, that is, in our case solves the problem with the power supply to the network camera. 

Today we look at the network camera Level One FCS-1081, supporting technology supply network POE. 
Level One FCS-1081 

As already mentioned, the main advantage of the new items is to support technology POE, which facilitates the installation of CCTV systems using network cameras. In addition, the camera boasts a compression algorithm MJPEG / MPEG and transfer the image resolution 704x576 (PAL) at up to 25 frames per second. Full list of characteristics is presented below: 

Characteristics of Level One FCS-1081 

Key Features 
Compatible with standard IEEE802.4af (POE) 
The full D1 resolution at a speed of 30/25 frames per second (NTSC / PAL) 
Ability to use various lenses 
Auto white balance 
Software for 32-channel monitoring 

Optics: 
Color CCD sensor diagonal 1 / 3 " 
Removable lens with a focal length of 4 mm 
Manual focus adjustment 
Work under illumination of 0.05 Lux 
Digital shutter from 1 / 100, 000 to 1 / 60 sec. 
10-fold digital zoom 

Supported resolutions 
704x480, 30fps (NTCS) 
704x576, 25fps (PAL) 
320x240, 30fps (NTCS) 
320x240, 25fps (PAL) 
160x120, 30fps (NTCS) 
160x120, 25fps (PAL) 

Ports and connectors: 
1 LAN RJ45 port 
1 coaxial video output port 
IRIS connector to connect the lenses with automatic diaphragm control 

Memory 
32 MB SDRAM 
8 MB Flash ROM 

Nutrition 
Power Over Ethernet 
From external power supply (sold separately) 

According to the specs, the camera looks quite decent: it allows you to send live video standard PAL / NTSC, has a highly sensitive sensor and a wide-angle lens. Everything as it should. But audio support in this version no. If it is needed, order cell FCS-1081A with sound support. And we have an ordinary camera, without sound, so its equipment: 

Set the camera is as follows: 
The camera itself 
Tripod for stationary mounting 
Instruction 
CD-ROM with software. 

Maybe you just need some accessories that Level One provides separately for convenience of their list: 
CAS-1000A - Lens with variable focal length 3.5mm - 8mm 
CAS-1000B - Lens with variable focal length 6mm - 60mm 
BOH-1000 - case for outdoor installation of cameras 
POW-1201 - power supply 12V/1.25A 

Also you need POE equipment able to transmit power from CAT5 cable. Well, until the camera is looking at us, we look at it more closely. 
The design of the Network Camera Level One FCS-1081 

The camera is designed for the corporate market, so no frills in its construction there. It does not apply to models of covert surveillance, so looks like most camcorders, which we used to see in supermarkets and offices of banks. White, rectangular building dimensions 120x50x60 mm (without lens) is made of metal. Case is very well assembled - joints are almost invisible, which means that the camera will not be exposed to dust and dirt. 

On the side of the shell are connector with automatic adjustment of the lens aperture and jumper settings for his work. 

Included with the camera lens is supplied with a focal length of 4 mm and manual focus. This lens does not have the control function IRIS and can be used as a universal wide-angle optics, suitable for the majority of cases, monitoring the territory. If necessary, you can buy lenses: 

Level One CAS-1000A (about 40 $) 

Or Level One CAS-1000B (about 85 $) 

On the reverse side of the camera are power jack, power connector with two LEDs, and analog video output. 

The right of the power jack is recessed Reset button for a hardware reset the camera, if it hung, or if, for example, you forgot the password to access the administrative part. 

Included with the camera comes handy mounting bracket for the stationary FCS-1081 on the wall or ceiling. The main body of the camera placed as much two slots for mounting to the tripod that whenever attaching the camera, you can fix it in the correct orientation. 

Sam has a swivel stand, giving complete freedom to adjust the direction of the camera in all planes. A hollow leg of the bracket allows it to pass through a cable, not just one network, but the video cable and power cable.

The best gift a young family "Baby Monitor"

Introduction 

How, possibly, some still remember Baby Monitor - is "there is such a transfer, a kind radioversiya" Yeralash. Since then, the meaning of the name-word cool has changed, and for now, Baby Monitor usually involve a pair of transmitter and receiver or just a couple of radios, allowing parents at a distance to hear that the baby woke up and started to mess around and screaming. A natural development was the addition to the sound image, expensive and cumbersome at first, and then all the more accessible and easy video surveillance system for children has become a fashionable and useful gadget, and an excellent gift for new parents. In "Baby Monitor" we remember, and that "not all yogurts are equally useful, so you should not blindly buy the first-encountered decision, even if it is a gift. It is always better to choose something proven or at least familiar to the articles and feedback. Now we're familiar (and check!) With one of the most modern and functional units of this kind - ORIENT W240L1. 
Specs ORIENT W240L1 

As the baby monitors, consists of at least two devices will be called ORIENT W240L1 kit. It includes a fairly large number of additional enhancements that make the use of baby monitors, more convenient, and possible applications - more. 

Thus, the set includes: 
Block receiver with LCD display 
Camera stand 
2 network adapter 
Automobile Power Adapter (from the cigarette lighter) 
AV-cable 
Headphones 
Strap 
Pouch 
User 
The set picked up very reasonably, it allows you to use all the features and capabilities of the camera and receiver. High quality accessories, the same strap or white earphones are made of good materials and very soundly, with the normal operation of all elements of the set will last a long time. Before proceeding to a close and detailed examination of the major components - a receiver and the cameras - A cursory reading of technical characteristics. 

Fake compact all-weather cameras

Introduction 

Not so long ago we were treated to the theme of "deceptive" video cameras that provide order in the territory entrusted. Indeed, such solutions have a fairly good performance, as even half-jokingly slogan "Smile, you remove the camera!" In a supermarket makes buyers more carefully to deal with the goods on the shelves, and a petty thief and kleptomania helps get rid of temptation. Unfortunately, we can not say that all such equally good. Still, even kleptomaniac, not to mention the thieves and swindlers, they are not idiots and are, looks like the camera. It turns out that for the task of "intimidation" should be used not just similar, namely, the real camera, but it is more expensive. It is therefore very interesting option offered under the brand name "Watch", and for him, most likely, future. Incidentally, this same brand to decorate boxes with affordable and simple controllers, video surveillance systems - the first such security systems are offered as a consumer product. It seems, in our turbulent world, it is a very timely product, which has excellent prospects for it, along with the application of casts cameras. 
Plaster cast of all-weather camera with infrared illumination (UM-816AHX or similar) 

In principle, no matter on what specific model or several models like this fake, most importantly, it simulates all-weather camera, made in aluminum case with protective hood and equipped with infrared illumination for working in the dark. 

Just let me digress, relating it to the dummy company "Watch". The word "fake" for them is not quite true - it is almost a real camera, using the original optical components, LED lighting, housing and cables. The only difference is the lack of e-filling, chip video processors, installed inside the chamber. As you know, even with the most steadfast scrutiny of such a device, even an expert on hacking will not be able to understand dummy in front of him or acting camera. 

The appearance of more than impressive, the camera is well seen and, I think, and watching your every step. As already mentioned, simulation of this device wholly-owned CCTV, on all sides by plaster cast is faultless. 

But the most interesting, perhaps, is that in the darkness of this dummy can really turn on the backlight. The ambient light sensor and the LEDs operating in the infrared range, installed and connected, it suffices to apply for fake food, and this chain will work. Because of its simplicity and low cost components, it makes no sense to simulate diodes, a much better place and connect the present. 

Thus obtained maximum likelihood, and in some cases additional lighting may well help to see in the dark real cameras installed nearby. 

Second specimen in our collection - a small but convincing-looking camera designed for installation indoors or outdoors. 

This model does not have IR illumination, but the metal body, visible optical module, a protective visor, and BNC-connector, which can be in a prominent place to connect to the cable stretching to nowhere - all this gathering of forces to believe that the camera - the real thing. Such casts are well suited for installation in hallways and long corridors, because these cameras have high-quality optics and decent "long range", you can install a fake and at the entrance.

The video card and six different cameras

Introduction 

Periodically, referring to the theme of surveillance, every time we find that the technologies become more accessible. And not just because high-quality equipment can be bought for incredibly low by the standards of yesterday, the price, but also because they turn to specialists to organize a small video surveillance system is entirely optional. Cards (PCI, PCI-E) for the organization of video surveillance systems from the company ORIENT for quite some time may be used and configured in any power-user PCs, the current systems in general, it seems, can be installed and completed preschooler, as long as he could read. 

Of course, accuracy and intelligence does not hurt, especially when choosing the best places to install cameras, yes, actually, and cells need to choose wisely. Several models of the current model range ORIENT we consider in this review, they all have high reliability and attract excellent price / quality. It should be remembered that the tool must correspond to problems to be solved and not try to select one camera, as the optimum for all conditions. Also one should not forget that the model ranks constantly replenished and updated, and not all the interesting new items may fall into one review. 
System of the box 

So: we have the video card and six different cameras. Before turning to his cell, with little attention to video cards, which, by and large, and determines how easy and efficient to operate the entire system. 

The main component is the controller card ORIENT SDVR-7008AE, it is the eight-channel, allows to work not only with the image, but with sound, to be installed in your computer will need the free slot PCI. The board found 8 identical chips - one for each of the channels of observation, as well as general microprocessor, on which the radiator for better cooling. 

It is clear that on a small bracket standard PCI-card can not fit 8 pairs of connectors for cameras with microphones, so the controller is equipped with a Blade connector to which the cameras are connected via a special cable-adapter that is included in the kit. 

In addition to the board and cable, the box contains the CD, which contains detailed instructions (very likely, she and you do not need, so everything is simple) and software, implement the findings and record video and audio from the camera is connected. The program installed quickly and without any problems, automatically added to autostart by default the main window can be closed, enter the password - protection against accidental pressing or irresponsibility of the staff in the professional use will not hurt. The interface looks as follows: 

The program allows you to select the number of simultaneously displayed images from the cameras, they can be from 1 to 20, in our case, eight channels and the picture on all channels displayed quite comfortable, although in order to see the details, it is better to choose to view only what the camera.

Surveillance Video Cameras Security Systems

Introduction 

It seems, include all set up for all cases of life for all environments, for very different light, for covert and overt surveillance, to work with a minimum distance or at a respectable distance. For any project of guarding the complex can, in principle, to pick up the camera, responsive to the needs to the fullest extent. But manufacturers are even more foresighted, offering versatile camera let you change lenses. The difference between these cameras and more familiar with non-replaceable optical block - some as between SLR and soap holders "- the former are more versatile and functional, the latter - a simple and cheap. For whom do you design a video surveillance cameras with interchangeable lens system? Surprisingly, such cells need a lot. For example, they allow you to choose the optimal viewing angle or the optimum increase, if you are limited in choosing a place to install the camera. Also, they allow no change or even a significant move the camera quickly to restructure the system of observation when changing the configuration space, for example, in the warehouse complex. Finally, they allow the use of such a lens, which is the best way suitable for the existing lighting conditions. In the end, not necessarily buy the right set of optics, but you can choose the optimum lens. On two of these cells from ORIENT us today and talk, at the same time see how the picture changes when changing optics. 
Cameras 

We consider the two chambers, it is ORIENT BP-200 and ORIENT CP-315. Both of them have a classic rectangular design, both use a standard lens C / CS-mount, both are characterized by high reliability and durability, as collected in aluminum housings. 

The first of the cameras - ORIENT BP-200, is pictured on the right - contains monochrome matrix production LG, its diagonal is 1 / 3 ", resolution - 480 TV lines. The camera allows you to control aperture, which has a special connector. It produces good image quality, the lower threshold of illumination is 0.1 lux, a lens aperture of 1.2 or more "light". On the back side, but the video output and BNC connectors for operation of the diaphragm, automatic control switches are electronic shutter (AES) and automatic brightness control (BLC). 

Second camera - ORIENT CP-315 - is different in that provides a color image. It set a matrix size of 1 / 4 "output Sharp, provides 420 lines of horizontal resolution, in light of the need for this camera is somewhat higher, but no significant difference. The back side of the silver metal body contains the socket for the operation of the diaphragm IRIS, a video output BNC, automatic exposure control switches (AES), automatic brightness control (BLC) and, in contrast to the monochrome ORIENT BP-200, the switch automatically white balance (WB). 

Both cameras have a standard thread tripod mount, and on the body ORIENT BP-200 is a hole and the bottom and top (for mounting on the ceiling), and the model ORIENT CP-315 assembly is installed below ground, but it can be transferred to the upper side, holes for fasteners are available. 

In any of the cells photosensitive matrix is shallow, so when the lens is not installed, a protective cover mount is better not to neglect. In terms of resolution and sensitivity of the matrix of both cameras are good opportunities, but the quality of the final image will also depend on the correct choice of