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Summer Infant Baby's Quiet Sounds Color Handheld Video Monitor  | 
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Brand: Summer Infant
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $181.00
You Save: $18.99 (9%)
New (13) from $181.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  189 reviews
Sales Rank: 72
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 6.4 x 11 x 9.5
MPN: 02100A
Model: 02100
UPC: 012914021002
EAN: 0012914021002
ASIN: B00020V5A2
Release Date: July 1, 2006
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| • | Handheld video baby monitor ideal for checking on baby without waking baby | | • | 2.5-inch LCD screen with full color picture and night vision capabilities | | • | 900 MHz technology for superior clarity and range; 350-foot range | | • | Includes flip stand and belt clip | | • | Recommended for babies from birth on up |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Keep a close eye on your baby, even when you're not in the same room, with the Quiet Sounds handheld video monitor from Summer Infant. This convenient and portable device allows parents to both see and hear their child while moving around the house. Ideal for nap-time, bed-time or play-time, the Quiet Sounds provides clear viewing with a full color picture, as well as night-vision capabilities.  | The Quiet Sounds Color Handheld Video Monitor offers: - 2.5-inch color LCD display.
- 900 MHz technology for a range of up to 350 feet.
- Included flip stand and belt clip.
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Keep an eye on your baby from up to 350 feet away. View larger. | Quick and Easy Operation
The two-channel Quiet Sounds installs in just minutes without any tools, so you can enjoy the benefits of wireless video and audio monitoring right away. Compact and lightweight, the monitor can then be attached to the included belt clip or simply placed on any flat surface (a stand is included). You can also use the included mounting hardware and mount it to a wall. Once installed, the 900MHz camera transmits clear pictures and sounds to the video monitor with ranges up to 350 feet (clear line of sight) and 100 feet (obstructed). And it's a snap to add up to two more cameras (sold separately) if you wish to simultaneously monitor more rooms, an option that's especially convenient as your family grows. Crystal Clear Reception
This handheld monitor utilizes the latest FM band technology to provide crystal clear reception. It also has a large, 2.5-inch, high resolution, full-color LCD display and LED sound lights. Most importantly, this monitoring solution avoids interference caused by other 2.4 GHz devices commonly found in the home--like 2.4GHz cordless phones and wireless 802.11 computer networks--so you won't have to worry about excessive static. Keep Track of Baby at Night
One of the most helpful and unique features of the Quiet Sounds monitor is its night-vision capabilities, which allow parents to check up on their sleeping baby without disturbing his or her rest. Nine built-in infrared LEDs permit the camera to view clear images within a distance of up to six feet in total darkness. Another night-time option is to turn off the video button and choose the audio-only option. A super sensitive microphone built into the camera alerts sleeping parents that their baby is making noises, crying or moving around in his or her crib. Longlasting and Reliable
This sleek plastic monitor comes with rechargeable batteries that lasts up to 10 hours. It also boasts a power-saver feature that times out after three minutes when running on the battery. For added convenience, external audio/video outputs provide connections to existing video recorder or home television, and you can even purchase headphone jacks for private monitoring. What's in the Box
Video camera with transmitter, handheld monitor with receiver, two AC power adapters, rechargeable battery pack for monitor, wall-mount bracket and hardware for camera, belt clip and stand for monitor, and user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 184 more reviews...
 Love the Product - Hate the Lifespan and Support at Summer July 23, 2008
I really enjoyed my monitor - we used it off and on for about 15 months. Our son slept in a room attached to our own - so we didn't need the monitor on during the night - however we put him down before we went to bed and used the monitor most nights for an hour or two. Everything went well until last week when the video capability completely stopped working. We are technically capable folks and still can't seem to find a reason why the screen is black.
I have written to the company on several occasions to ask and see if they provide any sort of refurbishment etc to no avail. Just crickets from their end.
We didn't have problems with reception etc. So if you don't want something to last for years this is a great product.
One of the best out there, but with caveats July 22, 2008
This model from Summer Infant is one of the best options out there for baby monitors, but there are some caveats and things to watch out for:
1) This set operates at 900Mhz frequency. Therefore, if you have a wireless router or wireless phones at home that operate at 2.4 Ghz, this is one of the few baby monitors that you can buy to avoid all the interference. However, if you have an older phone set that operates at 900 Mhz (or live in a European country where GSM 800 Mhz is used), then this will have interference. The monitor works beautifully in the US for us, but when we take it to our summer house in the mediterranean, the image gets grainy, and you hear a lot of noise when someone's on his cell phone nearby. So it's important for you to survey your house to see what other wireless devices you have before deciding on this or another baby monitor.
2) If there is no interference, the range for this monitor is really good. In our house, I can work at the yard, or even visit our neighbor while still getting quite good reception (I live in a detached individual house situated in almost a 1/2 acre land).
3) The monitor is colored in daylight, but once the room gets dark, it starts using infrared, and therefore the image goes black-and-white. This is obviously by design (or technological limitation), but I'm putting it out there for those that may not be aware of it.
4) The screen is really large, one of the largest I've seen, while keeping the monitor still quite mobile.
5) Finally, the main reason I'm giving it 4 instead of 5 stars: you cannot leave the monitor on charge all the time, even if it is turned off. If it is left on charge all the time and is not allowed to discharge regularly, the battery soon stops holding charge and you are forced to keep it connected to the adapter all the time. Therefore, you have to show a distinct effort to regularly discharge it from time to time. I usually leave it off the adapter one night a week to let it use the battery power through the whole night (it lasts easily).
If you do forget it on the adapter and it stops accepting charge, one trick I've tried that seemed to work to reset the battery: leave the monitor on (disconnected from AC) for about a full day. It won't show anything (it shows weak battery, but still works), but that essentially discharges it to the point where you can re-charge it again and it will start holding the charge.
Enjoying the video monitor July 19, 2008
This monitor has excellent sound quality for the audio portion. It also has good picture quality during the day, but appears more "snowy" at night. We have the camera mounted across the room from our daughter's bed, about 12 feet or so, so it may appear clearer if we move the camera closer (haven't tried it yet.) We live on a one acre property, so neighbors are close, but not close enough for any interference. We also have cordless and cell phones in the house with no issues. It works anywhere we need it to outside also and the camera handheld portion is light and easy to carry around. I would definitely recommend this product as it serves it's purpose well, just don't expect picture perfect quality. Regardless, we are entertained watching our 2 1/2 year old while she plays in bed, etc. We are thinking of adding an additonal camera for our baby on the way, but haven't tried it yet.
 Took it out of the box, plugged it in, and it worked perfect July 1, 2008
Effective and easy to use. The rechargeable batteries mean that we don't have to keep buying them. The portable monitor provides sound and video in one unit. The button on the top of the monitor allows for the video to be turned off at night while leaving the audio on. The LED sound monitor means that sound can be monitored in a high noise environment.
Great Unit.
Best Buy ever!! June 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Have two of them; one for each of my toddlers. Best monitor EVER!!, no interference, excellent quality (both b/w and colors); portable and good size.
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