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I live in a very unpopulated area without surrounding interferance. The color is a little dull, but if used under the right conditions this is a very good daytime camera. For its price and performance it is a very good purchase. I ASSUME distortion would occur in a heavily populated area with other 2.4ghz signals being transmitted within the radius of the recievers capabilities. Initially my 2.4ghz phone was interferring with the signal, causing the screen to flip radically. Once I disconnect the phone base from the power outlet the camera began functioning with zero distortion.
Live in a city, but not that heavily populatedI was quite surprised that the camera did not work in my basement, because it is no where near my wireless network or my cordless phone.Recommendation: If you live in the country, don't have a wireless network, don't have a motion detection system, or don't have a cordless phone that operates in the 2.4Gz range, then you might give this product a try. Set the receiver and transmitter on the same channel and plug the receiver into a video input on your TV and you are ready to watch a jumpy picture, full of lines. Wireless network that runs in 2.4GZ range2. The picture jumped around and had a scrolling line constantly moving up the screen.My next test was to take it to the basement where I have about 30 feet of unobstructed, line of site view between the receiver and transmitter.
I was so excited when I purchased this product at Wal-Mart, and sooooooo disappointed when I got it home and took it out of the box. If you do, make sure you purchase it from a retailer that has a somewhat liberal return policy.A better bet might be an IP camera from wireless manufacturer like D-Link. A cordless phone that runs in the 2.4GZ range3. Setup was easy enough and straightforward.
Result: the picture still had so much static and rolling lines that the motion detection system I had it hooked up to was constantly activated even when there was nothing in front of the camera.I would have packed it up and taken it back that night, but I don't think I could make two trips to Wal-Mart in the same 24-hour period.In all fairness, I do have the following working against the camera: 1. Wireless IP cameras have the advantage of security and digital control.http://gaskin.dyndns.org You have 3 different channels to select from. My first test was with the receiver about 25 feet apart with the 1 wall between them.
I have some idiot keep dumping trash on my drive way, now police is looking for the idiot, and this "tiny" but powerful camera I installed is giving me a comfort and peace of mind every day. The all around weather proof construction is wonderful, and serve its purpose for 24-7 out door usage. I purchased this camera at Wal-Mart for its price, size and functionality. I had to purchase separate monitor and separate re-lap video camera which you can find it used for less than $50 each, no need to spend $200~. I like the size, really. It is even a Color~. can not beat the price.
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