Vialta BM-TV Single Beamer Phone Video Station

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Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 8 x 11 x 5 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000BV1MS
• Item model number: 370102-00001
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 31, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Vialta's new Beamer TV gives you the ability to instantly add video to phone calls using your existing home phone and television. Beamer TV works with any home phone (corded or cordless) over any standard analog phone line (one-line or two-line) to display full color video of the person you're talking to. All you have to do is pick up the phone, dial a friend or family member (who also has a Beamer TV or Videophone), and press the Start/Views button on the remote control.

Beamer TV is small, so it fits in narrow spaces; it is designed to sit atop your television. It has a built-in 0.25-inch CMOS camera that can capture full-motion video and transmit it to your recipient at 4 to 15 frames per second. Transmission speed is dependant on phone line quality and connection rate, as well as the amount of motion and detail being transferred.

When not in use, the remote control rests in a recessed niche so it's easy to find, and a camera cover protects the lens from dust and scratches. And, the Beamer TV has a skid-proof base to prevent accidental slipping and the need to realign the built-in camera.

Setup is easy--simply plug your phone into Beamer TV, plug Beamer TV into your television's RCA video jack, connect Beamer TV to your wall phone jack, and plug in Beamer TV's power adapter. There is no special wiring or equipment required, and no service agreement, so the only charges that will appear on your phone bill are those for long distance.

What's in the Box
Beamer TV unit, standard 25-foot telephone cord (RJ-11) x 2, 6-foot video cable, remote control, AC power adapter, user guide, warranty card

Product Description
They've been in movies and comic books for ages now. We saw prototypes as long ago as the 1964 World's Fair. Finally someone has done the videophone right! The VIALTA Beamer Videophone instantly adds color video to phone calls, using your existing TV and standard analog phone line -- with no additional cost on your phone bill! Just connect one Beamer station to your TV via RCA jacks and home phone via RJ-11 jack -- and give the second to someone you love!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vialta BM-TV Single Beamer Phone Video Station Review, August 26, 2004

By	D. L. Sheffield (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fantastic product that allows my husband and I to stay connected with the children and grandchildren who are located throughout the United States! It took a little bit of effort to get set-up the first time, but the Vialta Customer Service was very helpful. It has been very easy to use subsequently. The video quality can be a bit jumpy when the little ones are moving around excessively (e.g., demonstrating their karate moves), but is made up by the ability to see our family live. The grandchildren (located 2500 miles away) were able to celebrate their grandfather's birthday party and watch him open up thier present. We love it!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product great price, October 25, 2003

By A Customer

I loved this product! Although this is my first video phone purchase, for the price you can't beat it! The image is much like that of what you may find on a computer. It's very easy to set up and use. Great way to keep in touch with older family members.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Blurry at best., August 8, 2005

By	Helen Patrice Sutton "HPS" (New England) - See all my reviews

If you don't mind a blurry picture and really blurry when any one moves then this is for you! However, if you can get the people in the picture to sit perfectly still in is fine, but then that is just like looking at a picture. There is a delay and the ability to see anyones mouth move is random at best. We have it hooked to a good phone line and my son, who has the other one, also has his hook up to a good phone line. I can't imagine what you'd see if your phone line was iffy.