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Loading ...The Pitch: While we all worry about Big Brother watching us, there are times in life when individuals need to take on the role of the watcher. Lorex’s Easy Connect Network IP Camera lets them do that. It connects to home or work wired or wireless networks, and lets you watch what is going on remotely from either a secure website or a 3GPP video compatible cell phone like the Apple iPhone. Cool tricks include a 10x digital zoom, night vision up to 17 feet, and two-way audio. That’s right, you can talk through the device to the people you are monitoring. George Orwell would be impressed.
Pros: It doesn’t require you to run Ethernet cables, which makes installation much easier. Being able to see in the dark and talk to the people through the camera could prove to be very handy, too. Remote monitoring through a phone should provide some parents with peace of mind, as well. Motion detectors can even be configured to send out email alerts.
Cons: It lists for $299, which isn’t chump change.
Recommendation: If you have the money and the need to keep tabs on the kids or the office, Lorex can give you the ability to do that from pretty much anywhere, thanks to its phone and web support. The Wi-Fi connection and two-way audio is really killer, too. I think this one is worth of continuing in the competition.
