Customer Reviews for Swann HD PenCam 720p Mini Video Camera and Recorder Bundle
Swann HD PenCam 720p Mini Video Camera and Recorder Bundle
The Swann HD Pencam is a fully functioning ballpoint pen, as well as a high-tech spying device. It contains a pinhole video camera that shoots AVI video files at 720p resolution (1280 x 720) or JPEG still images at 1600 x 1200 resolution at the click of a button. It has a memory card slot supporting up to 16 GB capacity Micro SD™ card, and playback is simple by either connecting straight into your computer's USB port, or use a Micro SD™ card reader. It also charges through your computer's USB port giving you up to 45 minutes of operating time.
Features:
Quality, functioning ballpoint pen
Records HD colour videos or high-resolution JPEG images
Includes 2 GB Micro SD™ Card (expandable up to 16 GB)
Video format: AVI, JPEG
Video file size: 100 MB per minute
Image file size: 200 KB
Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels (AVI), 1600 x 1200 pixels (JPEG)
Long-lasting built-in battery - 45 minutes and recharges through USB port
Operating system: Windows® XP, Vista®, Windows® 7, Mac OS X
Backup type: USB
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Weight: 30 g (1 oz.)
Warranty:
1 year
Support:
Toll Free 1-800-627-2799
Technical Support: tech@swann.com
Business hours: 6 am – 10 pm PST, Monday to Friday; 1 am - 10 pm PST Sunday
Model: SWVID-PEN720-GL
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Customer Reviews for Swann HD PenCam 720p Mini Video Camera and Recorder Bundle
Review 1 for Swann HD PenCam 720p Mini Video Camera and Recorder Bundle
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PlasmaFan
Location:Calgary
Date:August 26, 2012
Third try..
Pros: great quality video and audio, stylish, fairly inexpensive, works as a usb drive for storage
Cons: previous designs were mechanically unreliable, a bit bulky, fails to keep the date/time updated
"I have ordered two of these devices previously. The first one had a 2GB capacity and worked well for a few months but eventually failed due to a broken button on the top (the power and control button). I returned it. I ordered another one. It had a 4GB capacity but never worked properly. The transfer speed was VERY, VERY slow. It transferred at about 1-2 Megabytes per minute. Yes, MEGABYTES. It, too, failed eventually because of the top button. It simply failed to stop turning on and off by itself. I returned it too.
This is attempt number three. I am an eternal optimist and persistent to a fault but If this one doesn't work, I shall never purchase another Swann product.
I always thought the pen should have a flip-cap on top to protect the power button or a rubber covered 'momentary' switch on the barrel on the opposite side of the pocket clip.
Also, the pen ink cartridges are hard to find and don't last long. Mind you, they are meant only to enable the user to occasionally use the pen to avoid suspicion. When using this device, always have another pen to actually write with.
The two previous iterations of this device recorded excellent quality video and audio."
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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