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Ecamm announces BT-1 Bluetooth webcam for Macs
Engadget —
... It looks like Mac users tired of their built-in webcams and concerned about the clutter caused by regular USB cams will soon have another option to consider, as Ecamm Network has just announced what it's claiming to be the world's first Bluetooth webcam. Apparently, you ...
Ecamm BT-1 Wireless Webcam for Mac
iTech News Net —
... BT-1 can capture 640×480 H.264 video and 48 kHz AAC stereo audio. It offers up to four hours of talk time with built-in battery.
Ecamm’s BT-1 measures 2 x 2½ x 5/8 -inch and comes with a flexible mini-tripod. It requires Bluetooth v2.0+EDR or later and uses USB for charging. Designed for Mac, the Ecamm BT-1 works with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or above and supports iChat and Skype.
Ecamm BT-1 Wireless Webcam will be launched in late Q1 2009 for $149.99.
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Bluetooth Wireless Webcam Announced [TheAppleBlog]
GigaOM Network —
Ecamm Network have announced the world’s first webcam with Bluetooth wireless technology. The new BT-1 webcam combines top-notch video and sound with complete freedom from wires. This is the first Bluetooth webcam supported by OS X, and will be priced at $149.99 when launched in a few months time.
Technical Details
The BT-1 streams H.264 video and AAC audio, taking advantage of Mac OS X’s rich media capabilities to provide a truly seamless experience. The detailed specifications are:
640×480 H.264 video and 48 kHz AAC stereo audio ...
BT-1 webcam ¿la primera webcam por Bluetooth?
Gizmología —
Ecamm Network anuncia su BT-1, la que podría ser la primera webcam en usar únicamente Bluetooth para conectarse a tu PC. Eso es, usa tecnología Bluetooth para conectarse a tu ordenador, no necesitas un molesto cable USB para que puedas hacer videoconferencias, pero lo que es mejor, esta webcam te da la libertad de poder ponerla donde quieras y cuantas quieras.
El vídeo de 640×480 píxeles es codificado en H.264 con audio AAC de 48kHz, básicamente como cualquier webcam, compatible con Bluetooth 2.0, pero sin duda lo más extraño, es de uso exclusivo ...
Expo Analysis: Paul Kafasis, John Gruber, John Moltz
Macworld —
... in for Steve Jobs. Judge Schiller’s performance yourself by downloading the keynote from the iTunes Store . I mentioned attending a Bill Gates keynote. You can read the tale of my 2007 CES experience at MacUser. Our iTunes discussion touches on Apple’s move to drop digital rights management restrictions from iTunes tracks and how that might affect the Amazon MP3 service . Our roundtable of interesting things on the show floor mentions BusySync and the Ecamm BT-1 Wireless Webcam (which was a Best of Show winner , incidentally). We also ...
Expo’s Best of Show Picks Lack Inspiration
Cult of Mac —
... Macworld did ferret out one item at the show that looks quite promising in my view - a Bluetooth Web Cam from ecamm network. To be available by spring 2009 at an MSRP of $150, the ecamm BT-1 streams 640×480 H.264 video and 48 kHz AAC stereo audio from up to 30 feet away from a paired Mac. ...
Several new Mac, iPod, iPhone gadgets debut at Macworld
AppleInsider —
By Zach Spear Published: 12:00 PM EST New gadgets seen at Macworld can help organize household items, record meetings and lectures, charge your iPod in an emergency, and more. This overview includes products from Griffin Technology, Shure, XtremeMac, and more. IntelliScanner Mini Cubed is a smart scanner and software system that uses barcode technology to automatically organize household items like movies, books and wine. Packaged in a metallic cube for easy storage, users can create personalized asset tags and take advantage of new software features that can instantly identify books, wine, comics, ...
Ugly Black-Box Bluetooth Webcam Has Some Pretty Fun Uses
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... going up against an already full market, why is this a hard sell? The camera is $150, that's why. $150 for VGA quality. We imagine a lot of that money goes into the H.264 encoding hardware -- it certainly didn't go on design.
But you know what? That low key, black box design suggests some fun uses. I'm sure I could nestle this in a moldy corner of the bathroom and enjoy the show from afar. It's certainly be cheaper than my usual monthly "adult" outgoings.
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Ecamm Bluetooth Webcam For Macs
TechFresh, Consumer Electronics Guide —
... Bluetooth webcam for Macs. Dubbed as the BT-1, the webcam is able to stream 640 x 480 H.264 video and 48kHz AAC stereo audio, within a 30 foot radius. Its built-in battery provides enough juice for up to four hours. Measuring 2 inch x 2.5 inch, the gadget is compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or newer version and supports pan and tilt capability. You can pre-order the Ecamm BT-1 today and wait for a Q1 delivery. Each $149.99 purchase comes with a mini-tripod and mounting screw. [Product Page via ...
Ecamm ships Bluetooth webcam
Macworld —
by Peter Cohen , Macworld.com Ecamm Network announced Monday that it is shipping its BT-1 Bluetooth wireless webcam. It costs $149. The webcam works with Macs, and streams 640 x 480 pixel H.264 video at 15 frames per second, as well as 48kHz stereo AAC audio. It will work from 10 to 30 feet away from a Mac equipped with Bluetooth capabilities. The BT-1 supports Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. The BT-1, first unveiled at Macworld Expo in January, measures 2 x 2.5 x 5/8th inches and has an internal rechargeable battery that lasts for about four hours per charge. It recharges connected to a ...
Road Tested: Ecamm BT-1 Bluetooth webcam (& we're giving one away!)
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
Filed under: Accessories, Hardware, Peripherals, Video, Odds and ends, Bluetooth, Road TestedWebcams are great, but when they're built into your display or laptop, they are usually good for only a couple of things -- video chats of your talking head or taking goofy pictures with Photo Booth. Ecamm, the development firm that makes the Call Recorder software we use to record the weekly TUAW Talkcast, demoed a tiny Bluetooth webcam at Macworld Expo in January. That webcam, the Ecamm BT-1, is now shipping and TUAW ...
Review: BT-1 Bluetooth Webcam
CrunchGear —
... The BT-1 has an impressive four hours of recording time and records audio using a stereo microphone. The BT-1 is compatible with most programs, and Ecamm has posted a full list here. The BT-1 comes with a standard folding tripod for easy to use stable video, that you could take on the road with you. ...
