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| Vialta Beamer Phone Video Station (BM80-1, Single Unit) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Vialta
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $149.99
You Save: $150.00 (50%)
New (3) Used (1) from $45.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Modem: Modem (analog)
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8 x 6
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: BM80-1
Model: BM80-1
UPC: 698988010021
EAN: 0698988010021
ASIN: B0000721YB
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Works with any home phone (corded or cordless) | | • | Works with any standard (analog) phone line | | • | No special wiring or equipment | | • | No service fees, contracts or subscriptions | | • | No additional cost to your phone call |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Vialta BM80-1 BEAMER TELEPHONE VIDEO STATION - Add video capability to your regular phone calls. This is a single Beamer for one phone. Additional Beamer models must be used for standard phones (of other individuals) to have videophone service. May also receive video reception from another caller using a PC-Camera. Three viewing choices - Self-view, Other party view, or Combo view Snapshot/Privacy option - send a high resolution video image and temporarily halt any new video transmission, until you want it to continue Detail/movement control to select the degree of definition Supports Caller ID (if you have this service with your local phone service provider) 3.5 LCD screen Skid-proof base Tinted acrylic frame Recessed control buttons Lightweight and portable Connects to standard RJ11 phone jack Single Unit only
Amazon.com Product Description
Add color, motion video to any phone call between yourself and another party using Vialta's Beamer. There are no hookup hassles, service fees, or extra per-call expenses. The Beamer is compatible with any home phone over a standard analog phone line. It requires no additional equipment or wiring, although to use the video features, the other party you're calling will also need a Beamer phone (sold separately). Setup takes only a few minutes. Just plug your phone line into the Beamer and then connect the Beamer to your phone. When you call another Beamer owner and press Start, video is transmitted to the other party at up to 15 frames per second. For your party's privacy, the unit displays only a message on your screen until the other party also presses the Start button and transmits video back to you. In addition to video, you can use the snapshot feature to send a high-resolution still image of yourself to the other party. The snapshot feature doubles as a privacy mode, temporarily preventing video transmission for as long as you want. Enjoy three viewing options: self, to view just yourself (how you will appear to the other party); other party, to view your called party; and combo, to display both you and the other party at the same time.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Piece of crap- Doesn't work March 21, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I received one of these beamers for Christmas so that my parents and brother could see my new baby anytime they wanted. It didn't work. But because my parents and brother both had one, I bought another. It doesn't work either. Steer clear from this company and their lousy products!!!!!
long distance problems December 26, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I used the beamer within the USA and had no problems. the best results come with increased lighting. however i took one to europe and have not been able to connect and get a picture yet. if anyone had a solution ...please comment
thanks
Ordered 2, 1 dead on arrival December 26, 2005
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Ruined Christmas. Bought two for wife so she and her mother could talk (and see) coast-to-coast. Had both units sent to us so wife could see how it works before shipping one to my mother-in-law. Hooked one up, it powered on and I excitedly went to neighbors to hook up second and try it out. Hooked up, plugged in, NOTHING. Tried other wall plugs but still NOTHING. Unit defective, returning to Amazon, we'll see how return process goes (only did one return before, wasn't the easiest). Wife and mother-in-law were very excited, now very disappointed. They will have to wait (weeks?), that's assuming we get a replacement and that one works. Otherwise will have to settle for refund (better be full refund if they go that route) then try to find one (thought I was in good shape and ahead of Xmas rush by buying on Dec. 5).
BAD!!!!!!!!!!! June 9, 2005
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This video phone is the biggest garbage in the world. I bought one it is a waste of money. Video quality is horrible and cheap!! U will not be happy with this. I also have a motorola OJO video phone. That is much better than this. If your gonna get a video phone get the OJO. The price is higher but the video quality is superb!!
 Works great for technically challenged relatives January 9, 2004
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
We bought 2 Beamers to use with my elderly in-laws. They were able to work it, the image is okay, and they enjoy seeing our kids. We also have webcams for our computer enabled family, and they work much better and there is no phone charges, but this would not work with my in-laws. The videophone is obviously a little choppy, but if you make sure to have a well lit room it shows a nice picture. My 2 year old son goes up to it and says "Pop-Pop, Pop-Pop" when he wants to see his grandfather. Even though they live 3000 miles away, it feels like you are much closer
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