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| Vialta Beamer Phone Video Station (BM80-2, Pair) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Vialta
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Modem: Modem (analog)
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.6
Dimensions (in): 15.5 x 10.9 x 5.6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: BM80-2
Model: BM80-2
UPC: 698988010038
EAN: 0698988010038
ASIN: B0000721YA
Release Date: November 12, 2002
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| Features:
| • | Includes 2 video phones | | • | Works with any standard analog phone line | | • | Requires no special wiring or equipment | | • | Requires no service fees, contracts, or subscriptions | | • | Works with any home phone, corded or cordless |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Early Adopters Pick: January 2003. The first phone video station (PVS); instantly adds color, motion video to any phone call between two Beamer-enabled phones and is compatible with any standard analog home phone. 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. Plus, this package includes two Beamer phones--one for you and one for a friend, family member, or colleague, so you can start making video calls right away. 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.
Product Description
Vialta BM80-2 BEAMER TELEPHONE VIDEO STATION - Add video capability to your regular phone calls. This isa package of 2 Beamer models. 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 Package of 2
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 Vialta fails out of the box - test before sending to grandma June 25, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
WARNING - test BOTH Beamers before sending one to Grandma. I ordered the dual set and BOTH Beamers are defective. Plug them in and NOTHING, no image. I get a dial tone but absolutely no "Beamer is now ready" message, just a blank screen (yes I plugged it in and tested it on several power outlets and several different phone lines).
I have sent an irate message to Vialta support and told them what a defective product they are selling.
Now I have to have my mother's assistant package up her unit and ship it to me so that I can ship it back to Amazon. For a product that is INTENDED to be shipped far away for long-distance communication, you would think that Vialta would test their products more thoroughly.
not worth the money April 2, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
My daughter and son in law bought the Vialta, and then I bought one. My son in laws family lives in England and for a very short time, they all worked. The quality was poor and the connection would cut out. Now, nothing works, none of the the products communicate, and they went out at the same time. Very very serious loss of money and a way to communicate. I do not recommend this product to anyone who is interested in on line communication.
They the web video came, set a skype internet account, and you will find this a better way to stay in touch.
GARBAGE June 10, 2005
11 out of 14 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!!
Defective out of the box February 20, 2005
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought the "2 fer the price of 1" units. 1 for me, 1 for my folks in New England so they can see my daughter via the video phone. Seems like a good deal, right? The 2 pairs arrived to me in the Midwest. I kept one and shipped the other to New England. My folks and I set up our units only to discover their unit is defective and does not power up when plugged in. Great! Terrific! Now my folks have to repack and ship the defective unit to me. I then have to re-repack it and send it with my working unit back to Amazon. By the time we factor in all of the extra postage required for the returns and the forwarding this dual deal is hardly worth it. We are going to try again and I've ordered a replacement pair. I guess I'm a sucker. Is it too much to expect this product to work? Buyer beware. And patient.
 Costly repair May 28, 2004
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
I bought two units of the beamer and sent one to my family. Turn out one unit is defective - something wrong with the camera. If I send it back to Vialta for repair, they charge me close to $100 + shipping. I think this is a ridiculous amount, as it is almost enough to get a new one.
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