Summer Infant Complete Coverage Color Video Monitor Set with 7" LCD Screen and 1.8" Handheld Unit

by Summer Infant

Product Features

• 7'' LCD color flat screen and 1.8'' color handheld parent's unit
• 900 MHz technology for superior clarity and 350" range
• Built in carry handle, swivel stand and tilt option on 7'' parent unit
• Belt clip, flip stand and 10 hour rechargeable battery for handheld unit
• Both parent's units include auto time-out feature on screen, LED sound lights and one touch video on/off for night time convenience

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 3 inches ; 3.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001N44UVW
• UPC: 012914027202
• Item model number: 02720
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,627 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #30 in Baby > Safety > Monitors
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

For parents looking for a video monitor following today's trends there's the Dual Video Monitor Set from Summer Infant. Different from any other monitor in the market, this monitor has a unique look, tilt feature and a unique swivel design to accommodate multiple angles. A second handheld color video monitor is included for added portability and parent convenience. 900 MHz technology for superior clarity and 350' range with Two channel selection to minimize interference. Includes a 7'' LCD color flat screen and 1.8'' color handheld parent's unit. 7" LCD has built-in handle, swivel stand & tilt option. Handheld parent's unit features belt clip and flip stand. LED sound lights let you see and hear baby's every sound. One touch video on/off for night time convenience.

Product Description

For parents looking for a video monitor following today's trends, there's the dual video monitor set from Summer Infant. Different from any other monitor in the market, this monitor has a unique look, tilt feature and a helpful swivel design to accommodate multiple angles. A second handheld color video monitor is included for added portability and parent convenience.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent product with surprising limitations, February 13, 2009

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Discriminating Consumer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Summer Infant Complete Coverage Color Video Monitor Set with 7" LCD Screen and 1.8" Handheld Unit (Baby Product)

This system has good range and acceptable audio/video signals. The surprising thing about it is the limitations it has for a $300 system...
I have more than one child and wanted to purchase a second camera so I can switch between channels and view each child (a reasonable expectation since many lower cost systems offer an extra camera option to do just that). Here is the response given by their customer service: "There is not a second camera option for that system. It has two channel selection to minimize interference" (huh??? you have two channels but cannot use a second camera?) This seems very short sighted to me unless their expected demographic is only for people with one child, especially for the cost of this system.
Another oddity is the use NiCad batteries in the portable monitor, Nicads have well documented memory effect issues if you don't allow them to completely discharge before recharging them, this is another inconvenience that I am not sure why they chose this instead of NIMH or LI-Ion batteries.
I suppose I can live with the battery issue but the camera issue is making me consider returning this product for another that will fit my needs.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! especially if you need the range., February 4, 2009

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Babies 'n Dogs (Huntington Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Summer Infant Complete Coverage Color Video Monitor Set with 7" LCD Screen and 1.8" Handheld Unit (Baby Product)

We bought this early (before the babies arrive) to test it out and we are not disappointed. We are using it right now to monitor an ailing relative who needs near constant monitoring and the nature of the set up is she is in a separate home on the property. So the monitor and sound are working perfectly at a range of about 275 ft between two homes. The handheld device can also be hooked up to your tv which puts the picture large and very convenient. You have the option of having sound, picture or both which is a nice feature. I give this high marks and cannot wait to use it to monitor the babies when they arrive.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good product but prefer Summer BestView model better, April 15, 2009

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Michael Wu - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Summer Infant Complete Coverage Color Video Monitor Set with 7" LCD Screen and 1.8" Handheld Unit (Baby Product)

Very good monitor.

Pros:
(+) Really like how it includes two monitors (so two people in different places can both monitor our son).
(+) Like how the handheld video monitor can be connected and displayed on large TV

Cons:
(-) Some static interference once in a while
(-) Handheld video monitor when not connected with the ac plug will go into sleep mode after a few minutes (not audio, just video). You'll need to press a button on top to turn it back on
(-) Can't pan or zoom

For roughly the same price, you can get the Summer Best View monitor which I also bought (kept both for different locations). Personally like that one better due to. It pretty much addresses all the down falls of this unit being reviewed: clearer picture, ability to pan & zoom and video stays on even when AC not connected. The only thing is that the Best View can't connect to a larger TV and only includes the handheld unit. Really all you need in my opinion though.

Summer makes great products.