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Panasonic BLC160A

Panasonic BL-C160 VGA Network Camera

From $11.48  |  5 stores
From $260.99  |  6 stores
Product Description Introducing the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 – Featuring Windows Live compatibility, World Class VGA Optics, superior low-light performance and a fun flexible design.
Do you sometimes worry about things at home while you re at work or on vacation? Panasonic BL-C160A camera let you monitor the entrance or garage of your house over the Internet from... More
Do you sometimes worry about things at home while you re at work or on vacation? Panasonic BL-C160A camera let you monitor the entrance or garage of your house over the Internet from wherever you are. Let Panasonic BL-C160A network camera keep an eye on things anytime, anywhere so you can relax and enjoy yourself. Less
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Key Features   
Capture Resolution   640 x 480 640 x 480 • 320 x 240 • 192 x 144
Digital Video Capture Speed - 30 frames per second
Web Camera Type Personal Web Camera Network Camera
Audio Support   Built In Microphone -
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Interface Type   USB • USB 2.0 LAN (RJ-45)
Resolution VGA VGA
Other Features   
Rotation Automatic Pan • Automatic Tilt -
Special Features Automatic Face-Tracking -
Digital Zoom 3 10
VoIP Features Skype Certified • Windows Live Messenger • Yahoo Messenger • AOL Instant Messenger -
Brand Microsoft Panasonic
Warranty   
Warranty 3 Years -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 882224726412 -
Platform   Mac PC
Product ID 70875109 95935569
Product MPN   
MPN XX9-00008 BLC160A
 
Consumer Reviews
Microsoft LifeCam VX5000 Webcam
Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 VGA Webcam
From $11.48
Panasonic BLC160A
Panasonic BL-C160 VGA Network Camera
From $260.99

Product Review Summary

3.7
Based on 6 user reviews
67% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Easy To Use (2)
  • Compact (1)
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Fast (1)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Good Value (1)
Cons
  • crapware (1)
  • Difficult Setup (1)
Good For
  • Home (2)
  • Desktop Computer (2)
  • Office (1)
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Consumer Reviews

117

A camera of many colors

bybloodline23 Nov 18, 2008
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Solid construction by brand name company, good image capability and helpful software tools
Cons Installation can be finicky, base may not work for everyone
Recommended it? Yes

My wife's family is pretty far away, and with a couple of small children around, we thought it would be nice for the grandparents to be able to see the kids occasionally. So a few months ago I picked up a matching pair of Microsoft Lifecam VX5000 webcameras to use over Skype for video conferencing... Read full review »

4

Microsoft webcam for skype

bygradreviews Aug 22, 2011
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros inexpensive, durable, mobile
Cons grainy picture
Recommended it? Yes

I really like the microsoft webcam. I bought this webcam because I was going to Afghanistan and I wanted to use it to Skype my family while I was gone.

I found it to be very good quality as far as durability goes. I like that it has a flexible base. It has allowed me to put it numerous... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

1

An excellent camera to catch intruder unaware indoor as well as outdoor.

byMurad.A Mar 6, 2011
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros None submitted
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? No

BLc-160 is an excellent cam to survail your indoor as well as outdoor premisis. It can see stores inside and lights up intruder catching him unaware. Simultanious switiching on of light, recording as well as initiation of sms makes you independent of worries that you are having about your property... Read full review »

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