Amazon.com Product Description

The Pretec DV4200i is a revolutionary MPEG-4 digital camcorder with 2.1-megapixel digital still camera. This tapeless digital camcorder is capable of storing up to 3 hours of video--at VHS quality or better--with an optional 512 MB memory card. The included 64 MB Secure Digital (SD) memory card will hold approximately 20 minutes of video.

Still images can be taken at a resolution of 2.1 megapixels--for prints up to 8 x 10 inches--making the DV4200i one of the highest resolution camcorders with still image capability available as of March, 2003.

Using high-compression MPEG-4 technology with patented techniques of Advanced Simple Profile, including quarter-pel motion estimation, the DV4200i is the world's first camcorder to reach 30 frames-per-second using MPEG-4 encoding/decoding.

The DV4200i is practical for every office or family use, offering 30fps and AAC audio, which compresses much more efficiently than older formats such as MP3, yet delivers quality rivaling that of uncompressed CD audio.

With the AV-in feature of the DV4200i selected, you can transfer all your favorite movies or recordings from different media--VHS tape, VCD, DVD, etc.--to MPEG-4 video.

Other features include:

• 1.8-inch TFT (transreflective) color LCD screen
• USB 1.1 interface
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to 60 minutes of recording
• NTSC/PAL output
• 2x digital zoom
• Voice recording feature

Features

• Pocket-sized MPEG-4 SD video camera, 2.1-megapixel still camera, and digital music player--weighs just .2 pounds
• 2x digital zoom lens
• 1.8-inch rotating LCD and black-and-white viewfinder
• Includes 64 MB Secure Digital card; voice recording feature
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack lasts for up to 1 hour

Reviews (2)

Pretec? The leadind CF card maker?
This is not a review, I just want to make sure that the 'Pretec'
is the famous 'Pretec' I knew for a long time? For they made very high quality CF cards.

What about Samsung? Nothing to expect!

Cheap piece of plastic!
First of all I was highly unimpressed with the appearance and "feel" of the unit. Second, I went to load the supplied CD and it was either a blank, or a defective copy. I checked my CD Drive to be sure and it loaded other software with no problem. So, I guess I can't really comment on the performance of the unit, as I never got to the point of shooting anything with it. I have waited some time for the release of this Camcorder and was quite dissapointed with its "cheap construction". There was no written manual supplied with the unit, so I assumed that the instructions to be on the supplied CD, which as I said, would not load onto my computer. I drew a blank, I will now go back to the Mini DV technology, or wait for the Samsung unit to be released. I have returned the unit to Amazon. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Pretec DC-600 captures pictures at a resolution of 640 x 480, whichis great for taking pictures for the Web or e-mail. The 2 MB internal memory canbe supplemented with CompactFlash cards to hold as many images as you like. TheDC-600 has a 1.8-inch LCD monitor to preview the photos you've taken, or toframe your shots, which can also be done with the optical viewfinder. There is aserial connector for transferring images, as well as a video-out, withselectable NTSC or PAL modes, to view your pictures on a television. For Windowsusers, MGI PhotoSuite is included for image manipulation and touchup. The DC-600uses four AA batteries. ... Read more

Features

• Captures images at 640 x 480 resolution
• 1.8-inch LCD monitor
• 2 MB built-in memory
• Uses CompactFlash memory cards
• Auto power-off preserves battery life

Reviews (3)

Very Good Value
This is an entry-level Point&Shoot, low-resolution digital camera, very pleasant to use. So far, I have taken pictures indoors, for most part. All the spontaneous comments I have received were positive, and actually many thought that the image was very "clear". If one takes the time to work on the camera settings, such as the EV compensation and the type of ambient light, the results are normally good. Again, this is not a high resolution camera, but does the job, for which it is intended, very well.

cool camera.
This is a pretty cool camera for the price. It has a good resolution and a usb connection. And a cool color too. I suggest it for work and play.

Pretec DC-600 review
Good entry-level camera with good memory expansion capabilities (up to 32 MB), but very slow processing time (6-7 seconds) between taking or reviewing pictures. Poor indoor picture quality even when using the flash. As with most digital cameras, using the display eats batteries faster than you can replace them. ... Read more

Features

• Less to carry, but more to present! Pretec, we bring quality to your mobile life!

Features

• Make powerful, professional presentations from your Pocket PC and say good-bye to that clunky laptop
• Language Support:World-wide English (WWE); Traditional Chinese (Big 5);. Simplified Chinese (GB2312)

Amazon.com Product Description

Pretec's CompactModem is among the first and smallest 56 Kbps fax/data modem cards for Pocket PCs and Windows CE-based PDAs and handheld PCs. It allows you to browse the Internet and send or receive both faxes and e-mails from your Pocket PC device. All you need is an ordinary household analog phone line to connect to and you are ready to go. The Pretec CompactModem is compatible with both CompactFlash I and II card slots. It supports data transfer at speeds up to 56 Kbps and fax transmission at 14.4 Kbps. This card features low 3.3-volt power consumption and innovative power management, including programmable sleep modes, so it won't drain precious battery resources from your Pocket PC.

Pretec's fax/modem also supports the V.80 application interface, so it is capable of operating with any H.324 video phone system. This functionality provides you with affordable video conferencing over ordinary telephone lines. By adding an optional CompactFlash adapter, the card becomes a PC card for use with most notebook computers and instruments with PCMCIA slots. Pretec's CompactModem works with Windows 95, 98, NT, and, most importantly, Pocket PC and Windows CE environments. For a complete list of compatible devices, click Technical Data in the left navigation bar. ... Read more

Features

• Fax/modem card for Pocket PCs and Windows CE devices with a CompactFlash slot
• Supports both CompactFlash I and II card slots
• Up to 56 Kbps download data transmission, 14 Kbps fax
• Plug and play with hot insertion and removal
• Connect to a standard (analog) phone line and you're ready to go

Reviews (49)

Superb no-frills modem
If you already know how to set up a dial-up connection on your Windows 9x machine, then connecting to the Internet with your PocketPC using this modem is a no-brainer; you'll be up and running within 5-10 minutes of taking it out of the box.

I orginally bought this modem to use with my Cassiopeia E-105, I have used it many times on my freind's Cassiopeia E-115, and now I use it regularly on my Cassiopeia E-125. Despite some of the other customer reviews for this product, please note:

THIS MODEM WORKS PERFECTLY ON THE CASSIOPEIA E-105, E-115 AND E-125.

If you have one of the units mentioned above and you can't get this modem to work, something is wrong: either you received a defective modem, a defective PDA, or you have some program installed on your PocketPC that is preventing the modem from working correctly.

I agree that the manual that comes with the modem is pretty spare, but I didn't need it to use this modem. The modem itself is a no-brainer, just plug it in. It's PocketPC Dial-up Networking that's the hard part, and if you already know how to do it on your Windows 9x system, then it's a piece of cake.

The modem is hot swappable, meaning that you don't need to do anything special before using it each time. Just open up the compact flash port on your device, remove any other devices or cards you have plugged into the port (if any), plug this modem into the port, open up your ISP connection and hit connect. You don't even need to turn the device off and on or anything like that.

Helps convert your Pocket PC into a laptop replacement
I travel frequently on business and used to take along my 7.1 lb Dell laptop. In general, however, when on the road I really only need e-mail access and light word processing. When I recently upgraded from an old Palm III to the Compaq iPAQ pocket pc, I picked up the Pretec modem as well. It is tiny, so that it fits easily into a small case that also carries the AC adapter and a few other odds and ends. But it works great. I have had no difficulty accessing my AOL e-mail, using the AOL Anywhere software. I had a bit more trouble configuring the software to get access to my network, but that is up and running too now. Granted, the manual didn't help much. But the software is pretty intuitive and any Windows 9x user who set up dial-up networking on their PC will have no trouble setting up dial-up networking on their Pocket PC.

The Pretec is remarkably tough. I have dropped it 3 feet onto a hardwood floor, banged it into a wall, and generally abused it. No problems. Like the old Time watch ads...it takes a licking and keeps on ticking. Download speed is great. The only major problem is that it is a real power hog. Keep that AC adapter handy. Recommended.

Works great for me
I use it on the road with my Cassiopeia and it has worked in every hotel room, giving me internet access on my PDA. I do wish it would make some noise while trying to connect however since I can never tell if it dialed out of the hotel correctly.

Sturdy, easy to use.
I had no problem hooking this up to my Ipaq H3150.
Its sturdy, and easy to use.
I got it in case my desktop chrashes again, or I do an
upgrade,I don`t like being without E-mail etc. for a week
or more while my desktop is in the shop. Especially if I`m
in the middle of Ebay or other transactions I can browse the
web or do any e-mail I that I can do on my desktop. Its also
great for travel.
Greg

An electronics fan from New York
Terrible Tech support! Don't waste your money. Disconnection problems are constant. The documentation that comes with it is useless. I would have given it a rating of no-stars but... ... Read more

Features

• SD IO Interface
• Built-in Active Antenna
• Power Consumption: <100mA
• Operatiing Temp: -40~ 85C

Features

• Add wireless voice/data/fax & SMS capabilities to handheld devices
• High speed wireless Internet access anywhere; Instant & always Internet connection
• Short Message Service (SMS): MT/MO/CB
• Supports Laptop PCs by PCMCIA Card Adapter
• External Headset for Audio Input / Output

Features

• Build in LED Flash ; Build in Digital Signal Processor
• Power Consumption < 100mA

Features

• Industrial 25, Matrix 25, CODE 93, CODE 11, China Postage, MSI/PLESSEY can be enabled.
• UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13/JAN-13, EAN-8/JAN-8, CODE 39, CODE 128 CODABAR/NW7, Interleave 25 are enabled.

Features

• Ultra Low Power Consumption (under 40mA in running mode)

Features

• 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB with write protection switch

Features

• Interoperable With All Wireless 802.11b Equipment WiFi compliance allows interoperability with all major networking brands including 3Com, Cisco, Lucent, DLink, Linksys, Intel, Proxim and other 802.11b DSSS equipment manufacturers.
• compatibility with various types of embedded RTOS, such as ulTron, and Vx-Works, will also be available, based on customer's requirement.

Features

• SDIO Slot Compatible

Amazon.com Product Description

The Pretec DC-800 captures pictures at resolutions of 1,024 x 768 or 640x 480. The 4 MB internal memory can be supplemented with CompactFlash cards tohold as many images as you like. The DC-800 has a 1.8-inch LCD monitor topreview the photos you've taken, or to frame your shots, which can also be donewith the optical viewfinder. There are both serial and USB ports for downloadingimages to a computer, as well as a video-out, with selectable NTSC or PAL modes,to view your pictures on a television. For Windows users, MGI PhotoSuite isincluded for image manipulation and touchup. The DC-800 requires four AAbatteries. ... Read more

Features

• Captures images at 1,024 x 768 resolution
• 1.8-inch LCD monitor
• 4 MB built-in memory
• Uses CompactFlash memory cards
• Auto power-off preserves battery life

Reviews (4)

Things to know about the Pretec DC-800 if you have WinXP
I bought a Pretec DC - 800 ... The camera works fine. It even used to upload to my computer. I upgraded to WinXP and the camera is not compatible with WinXP when using the USB cable. You also cannot use the MGI PhotoSuite SE that comes, (or at least came when I bought mine,) with the camera with WinXP However PhotoSuite 4 is WinXP comatible. You will need to go to the Pretec WebPage... and down load the latest driver.

You will need a Serial cable that will atatch to the Serial port and the Digital port on the Pretec 800. I was fortunate, my daughter had a ceap digital camera that had a Serial cable and that worked.

It is a bit of a hassle, but the camera does a good job.

eats batteries but a pretty fun toy
this is my first digital camera. it seems kind of generic, but it is actually pretty good, it holds a lot of pictures with 4mb of built-in space, it's easy to use, and the pics come out pretty nice. the down side to this camera is that it eats batteries like they are nothing, so make sure to buy those new Energizer Titanium or Duracell Ultra batteries, and even then they don't last more than about 50 shots without the LCD display on. Another problem i had was that i kept getting my fingers in the picture as i was holding the camera. Overall, i like this new toy, despite having to shell out the cash for the batteries, and it's a lot more cheaper than what else is out there.

Great Digital Camera at an awesome price!
This is a great digital camera at a very affordable price, excellent features that some 300-350 dollar camera don't have (USB download being the best !) Crisp clear LCD screen great picture quality, and stacks of built in RAM, with FLASHCARD slot for up to 64mb of picture space. The only downside I would say is the Macro lens button, a little flimsy, but the good far outweighs the bad in this excellent product.

This is a cool camera!
This camera is small, cool, and looks really easy to use! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Pretec DC-520 can be used as either a basic digital camera or a Webcam. When used as a digital camera, it features 640 x 480 optical resolution, which won't produce highly detailed printed images but is perfectly adequate for images viewed on a TV or computer screen. Its 2 MB of internal flash memory stores 32 pictures in economy mode and 16 pictures in its best mode. With its fixed focus, fixed aperture, auto shutter speed, and auto flash, this camera offers true point-and-shoot simplicity.To use the camera as a Webcam, simply connect it to your computer's USB port with the included cable. In this mode, you can send video streams over the Internet or record and save short video clips. When connected to your computer, the camera gets its power from the computer's USB port instead of its own batteries.The camera package includes a hand strap, carrying pouch, all necessary cables and drivers, alkaline batteries, and MGI PhotoSuite SE software. ... Read more

Features

• Can be used as either a digital camera or a Webcam
• 640 x 480 resolution from 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
• 2 MB internal memory stores 16 to 32 images
• Includes serial, USB, and TV connection cables
• Video-out connection lets you view pictures on your TV

Reviews (3)

Excellent Camera at an inexpensive price
This is an excellent value for the money. It takes 640x480 with good color.

pretec dc-520 digital camera
I don't know how the photo quality is for this camera because the software crashed our computer. After much wasted time and money trying to fix the problem, we discovered that Pretec is aware that their software does not always work properly with Windows 95 (or Win 98 as we tried that too). Although they agreed to send us a "rescue disk" for our computer, it is unbelievable they even market this stuff and failed to include a warning. We have 32 pictures loaded on the little pink time bomb (the camera) that we cannot download. I recommend avoiding this camera and this company at all costs.

Considering the price: absolutely fantastic!!!!
I am completely satisfied with this camera. It's not a professional camera, but it certainly serves the purpose of being able to take pictures of high enough quality to keep on your computer and e-mail to your friends and family. The only thing you need to be careful of is keeping the picture settings to Fine quality-- you get only 16 pics max, but the quality is infinitely better. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Pretec DC-520 can be used as either a basic digital camera or a Webcam. When used as a digital camera, it features 640 x 480 optical resolution, which won't produce highly detailed printed images but is perfectly adequate for images viewed on a TV or computer screen. Its 2 MB of internal flash memory stores 32 pictures in economy mode and 16 pictures in its best mode. With its fixed focus, fixed aperture, auto shutter speed, and auto flash, this camera offers true point-and-shoot simplicity.

To use the camera as a Webcam, simply connect it to your computer's USB port with the included cable. In this mode, you can send video streams over the Internet or record and save short video clips. When connected to your computer, the camera gets its power from the computer's USB port instead of its own batteries.

The camera package includes a hand strap, carrying pouch, all necessary cables and drivers, alkaline batteries, and MGI PhotoSuite SE software. ... Read more

Features

• Can be used as either a digital camera or a Webcam
• 640 x 480 resolution from 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
• 2 MB internal memory stores 16 to 32 images
• Includes serial, USB, and TV connection cables
• Video-out connection lets you view pictures on your TV

Reviews (1)

More for you money!
It's a normal digital Camera and a PC Camera in one ! Buying these two item seperately.. it will cost you ... bucks. I'm talking about the inexpensive digital and PC Camera. So my suggestinon is.... Why spent more if you can get both for less . No kidding folks, it works good for normal usage. Nothing to regret about!! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Pretec DC-520 can be used as either a basic digital camera or a Webcam. When used as a digital camera, it features 640 x 480 optical resolution, which won't produce highly detailed printed images but is perfectly adequate for images viewed on a TV or computer screen. Its 2 MB of internal flash memory stores 32 pictures in economy mode and 16 pictures in its best mode. With its fixed focus, fixed aperture, auto shutter speed, and auto flash, this camera offers true point-and-shoot simplicity.

To use the camera as a Webcam, simply connect it to your computer's USB port with the included cable. In this mode, you can send video streams over the Internet or record and save short video clips. When connected to your computer, the camera gets its power from the computer's USB port instead of its own batteries.

The camera package includes a hand strap, carrying pouch, all necessary cables and drivers, alkaline batteries, and MGI PhotoSuite SE software. ... Read more

Features

• Can be used as either a digital camera or a Webcam
• 640 x 480 resolution from 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
• 2 MB internal memory stores 16 to 32 images
• Includes serial, USB, and TV connection cables
• Video-out connection lets you view pictures on your TV

Reviews (3)

WARNING! THIS CAMERA IS A LEMON!
I bought this camera to take pictures for online auctions & ended up having to go back to getting regular film put on disks after WASTING TIME trying to get this digital camera working.What's worse is the COMPANY DOES NOT HELP!!The company wouldn't give me a toll-free number~Amazon did.No one picks up the phone at the company...You just get recording after recording while you are made to believe you are being connected to someone who will help.Emails to the company were answered with just links to their website, no personalized help.Then, when I thought I was about to get personalized help...the man never contacted me by email or phone!This camera may work on some other plane or planet...BUT THIS COMPANY SURE DOESN'T!!Unless you know everything there is to know about computers & digital cameras...DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME(or money)!

Good images for a VGA sensor.
I have had this about a week. The quality of the images is the best I have seen for a 640x480 imager. Details show up well. Colors are sort of grey, but reasonable.

Software it buggy -- disconnecting/reconnecting the USB cable with the camera on helps the twain software find the camera. I have not been able to get the PC-connected video camera feature to work, but basic image preview and transfer is fast with USB.

Battery life seems good though I am not previewing to a TV on battery power.

Good for a month or so, then it may die
I got one of these to play with a while back... One day it just froze up. The twain software that comes with it was very slow, and would often freeze in the middle of what it was doing. And when it was working, It wasn't even worth the money just for something to mess around with. I had to send it back... Now I learned my lesson - save up your money, and get something decent! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Pretec DC-520 can be used as either a basic digital camera or a Webcam. When used as a digital camera, it features 640 x 480 optical resolution, which won't produce highly detailed printed images but is perfectly adequate for images viewed on a TV or computer screen. Its 2 MB of internal flash memory stores 32 pictures in economy mode and 16 pictures in its best mode. With its fixed focus, fixed aperture, auto shutter speed, and auto flash, this camera offers true point-and-shoot simplicity.

To use the camera as a Webcam, simply connect it to your computer's USB port with the included cable. In this mode, you can send video streams over the Internet or record and save short video clips. When connected to your computer, the camera gets its power from the computer's USB port instead of its own batteries.

The camera package includes a hand strap, carrying pouch, all necessary cables and drivers, alkaline batteries, and MGI PhotoSuite SE software. ... Read more

Features

• Can be used as either a digital camera or a Webcam
• 640 x 480 resolution from 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
• 2 MB internal memory stores 16 to 32 images
• Includes serial, USB, and TV connection cables
• Video-out connection lets you view pictures on your TV

Reviews (2)

Best Value
Hard to bet for the price. USB plus all cables included. Plus it works as a webcam! Pic look great for e-mail. Easy to use and download.

cool but to long way to get her to me
cool camera with functions whitch i do need, but I cant buy her /and others from my wish list/ because I am not living in U.S. Amazon hurry, she is one of my favourite... ... Read more

Features

• 2.3 megapixel sensor creates 1792 x 1200 images for prints up to 8 x 10
• 2.3x optical plus 2x digital zoom lens with autofocus
• Included 8 MB CompactFlash card holds 14 images at default resolution
• Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
• Uses 4AA batteries, disposable alkalines included

Reviews (3)

Nice P&S Digital Camera
I have this camera as Vivitar's ViviCam 3655 (it's the same as Pretec DC2000). It's a very nice digital camera with awesome image quality. This camera system sensitivity is equivalent to using ISO 170 film. This means you will have to use flash for very low light situations or stay away from them. The CCD response to high contrast situation is surprisingly good.

Do not buy from Pretec if you have WinXP
I bought a Pretec DC - 800 from Amazon. The camera works fine. It even used to upload to my computer. It no longer does. I upgraded to WinXP and the camera is not compatible with WinXP. In fact, looking on the Pretec website I found not one single camera that said it was WinXP compatible.

I have tried numerous times to contact Pretec and find if a WinXP driver is in the works, or if I will have to get a different camera. I have yet to receive a responce.

That tells me that Pretec wants only to sell its wares and let the buyer beware.

So, if you have WinXP or ae planing to upgrade to it, I would advise you to stay away from Pretec products.

Protec DC 2000 - A worthy camera for your money
Pretec's brand new DC-2000 is a full-featured high-end 2.3 megapixel digital camera capable of super-high resolution images up to 1792 X 1200. It features 2.3X optical and 2X digital zoom, auto-focus, 1.8" color LCD display, multi-language display, USB interface for downloading, and support for CompactFlash memory cards. The DC-2000 is easy enough to be used by a novice, yet powerful enough for an intermediate or even advanced user. ... Read more