Orange iBOT Pro - Web camera - color - FireWire

Orange iBOT Pro - Web camera - color - FireWire
enlarge	Brand: Orange Micro Category: CE Buy New: $569.99 Qty 1 In Stock New (1) Used (1) from $359.99 Rating: 7 reviews Media: Electronics Autographed: No Memorabilia: No Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4 Dimensions (in): 11 x 9 x 5.3 MPN: 70HTL00100 Model: Pro UPC: 744997001007 EAN: 0744997001007 ASIN: B00006B64Q Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: Expedited shipping available


Editorial Reviews: Product Description Orange Micro is first to market with the iBOT, a FireWire-based desktop video camera. iBOT harnesses the speed and power of FireWire unmatched by the slower USB-based web cams. In fact, the inexpensive iBOT uses the same IEEE 1394 technology built into pricey DV camcorders costing over 7 times as much. Orange Micro's iBOT is the desktop video camera providing crisp, clear video at a price you can afford.With a data transfer rate that's 16 times faster than traditional USB web cams, you'll experience a Video Frame Rate of more than 30 frames/second - that's the same speed as you experience at your local movie theater. And that's with a big 640 x 480 image size in living color. With clarity only iBOT can provide, you can record and save super-crisp video in your home or office. Spice up important presentations with film clips. Hone your persuasion skills with instant video feedback. iBOT can make you a star! Record special family events, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving dinner, or even just everyday life. Produce your own documentaries. iBOT's 400 Mb/s data transfer speed lets you easily input, edit, and show-off movies with pride. The iBOT includes Video Teleconferencing software for both Mac and PC so you can talk to anyone, face-to-face, via the Internet, with a whole new level of clarity. Whether it's the grandparents, relatives, or old friends you haven't seen, only iBOT provides quality video conferencing unmatched by older USB web cams. Attach super-clear video clips to your email for a whole new dimension of communication. Show off brand-new additions to your family immediately! Send video greetings from Fiji! People need to see what you're up to. Amazon.com Product Description The Orange Micro iBot pro is a FireWire-based desktop video camera. iBot harnesses the speed and power of FireWire, unmatched by the slower USB-based Webcams. In fact, the inexpensive iBot uses the same IEEE 1394 technology built into pricey DV camcorders. Orange Micro's iBot is the desktop video camera for the rest of us, providing crisp, clear video at an affordable price. The iBot Pro is compatible with Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP, as well as with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and Mac OS X. It comes with a headset microphone for video conferencing and a software CD-ROM that contains drivers; ArcSoft Video Impression, ArcSoft Photo Impression, TeVeo Vidio Suite, Microsoft NetMeeting, and QuickTime for Windows; and ArcSoft Video Impression, ArcSoft Photo Impression, TeVeo Vidio Suite, Microsoft NetMeeting, and QuickTime for Macs.

Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews... great web cam and very cool looking too May 31, 2007 C. Haskell (Nashville, TN) I love this camera, it has an adequate picture and speed. It is also cute for the desktop! Not compatible with some newer Windows applications May 31, 2004 Christopher Thomas (Seattle, WA United States) 6 out of 6 found this review helpful The camera itself performs OK. As others have noted, the picture is a bit grainy, especially under low light (which seems to be standard for webcams). I have noticed a light, vertical stripe running down the middle of the captured image that's somewhat distracting. I had no problems installing the camera - just plugged it in, and Windows XP recognized it right away. It worked with the bundled ULead VideoStudio, Windows Movie Maker, and WebCam2000. The software I would have most wanted to use with the iBot was ATI's Multimedia Center that came with my ATI Radeon All-in-Wonder video card - namely, its motion-activated recording feature (so I could find out what the cats really do while I'm away). But the iBot did not show up as a possible video source in the ATI configuration. (warning: geek-speak ahead) After some research, it turns out that the ATI video-capture function is only compatible with devices that have WDM drivers, and the iBot drivers only support the older, 'VFW' standard. Microsoft has stopped supporting the VFW (Video for Windows) standard, and is pushing other companies do the same. So there may be other applications out there that won't support the iBot, unless Orange Micro releases a WDM driver. On a side note, Microsoft _has_ supplied a forwards-compatibility feature in Windows XP that will allow applications using the older VFW standard to use newer WDM devices (just not the other way around). Works well so far January 16, 2004 4 out of 4 found this review helpful I am getting a clear picture on my Mac using ivisit to communicate with a PC......so far, so good. My only complaint: the directions seem to be a little dated.....ivisit (old edition) is included on the CD software in the box, but the latest version, on ivisit.com website, for Mac 10.3.2, does not need this CD....just download from the website, and good to go. Also, you can just plug the camera into the firewire outlet on the Mac.....no fuss. In their directions they speak of a "Plain Talk Adaptor".....since half the customers for this camera are Mac, I feel they should include this in the package (it is an additional $15 and this camera is an expensive camera!) I was told by Mac tech support that only really old Macs require this adaptor, so it may no longer be necessary. (i.e. their headset/microphone might work just by plugging it into the Audio-In jack, without this adaptor) Also, no drivers are necessary for newest Macs and latest website download. My advice: call their tech support (number on website for orange micro) and email ivisit tech support and check with Mac tech support. Better safe than sorry. They do need to keep the directions up-to-date. The camera is small, flexible, can go anywhere (can tape to surface to hold it), and I am pleased with it. Works as advertised September 23, 2003 Thaddeus Selden (Arlington, VA) 9 out of 9 found this review helpful This camera works really well. Setup is a breeze on OS X.2.7 and it works really well with iChat AV. The picture quality is pretty good and the Firewire makes a big difference in frame rate. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is the form factor is a little bit clunky. The Firewire cable is heavy and thick and makes it a bit tough to position sometimes. Also, the foot thing, though cool looking, is pretty impractical for setting the camera up on anything smaller than a desktop. Other than that, it's a great buy. IBot - no problems on WinXP with Adaptec card June 16, 2003 Karin D. Powell (The Sunshine State) 12 out of 14 found this review helpful My computer-genius son talked me out of a USB web cam and convinced me to get this FIREWIRE cam [Orange Micro iBOT Pro FireWire Webcam by Orange Micro] and card [Adaptec FireConnect 4300 AFW-4300 1394/FireWire Card] for my computer running WinXP Pro. I've never had an easier install! Unplug computer, insert card, plug in iBot, re-plug computer and turn it back on: presto! WinXP recognized it all and viola! iBot! I did not have to install drivers or anything. Now.. if you are running a Lynksys router, you may want to go to the Linksys site to see some knowledge base info. (support) on using a cam with the router, but that too is a "no brainer". I would recommend this web cam to anyone with a PC running Windows XP Pro.