Can the Kodak Pulse be used by someone who doesn't have a computer? I'd like to give this to my mother for Mother's Day, so she can more easily see photos of her grandchildren. She doesn't own a computer (very technophobic), but her building is a Wi-Fi zone. What I'm planning to do is to have it sent to me, set it up and activate it using my computer, give it to her, and then email photos directly to the frame. I would remotely perform any necessary maintenance on the frame from my computer. Is this doable? It seems like it would be -- like all you'd need would be a Wi-Fi zone, which her building has, rather than an actual computer present in her apartment -- but I'd like to make sure before buying this. Thanks for any help! Can the Kodak Pulse be used by someone who doesn't have a computer? I'd like to give this to my mother for Mother's Day, so she can more easily see photos of her grandchildren. She... » Read More Can the Kodak Pulse be used by someone who doesn't have a computer? I'd like to give this to my mother for Mother's Day, so she can more easily see photos of her grandchildren. She doesn't own a computer (very technophobic), but her building is a Wi-Fi zone. What I'm planning to do is to have it sent to me, set it up and activate it using my computer, give it to her, and then email photos directly to the frame. I would remotely perform any necessary maintenance on the frame from my computer. Is this doable? It seems like it would be -- like all you'd need would be a Wi-Fi zone, which her building has, rather than an actual computer present in her apartment -- but I'd like to make sure before buying this. Thanks for any help! « Show Less
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Sorry about the timing of my reply... but I would say for your situation you would be fine. You could manage the frame remotely as you described and your mother would not need a computer in her home. As long as there's wi-fi access you're good.
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We bought this for my mother three weeks ago... Last week her cousin passed away, and being able to add facebook photos from his profile and from his kids/wife, has made my mom super, super happy. (I did all this for her remotely - she doesn't use facebook or the iMac I set up for her). What I did was setup the frame at my house, update the firmware etc - then brought it to her home and it's been working great since. My siblings and I all email photos to her - works great. If you're using iPhoto - use the "large" setting size on export or on emailing the photos. Small and Medium are less than 800x600 pixel so they don't look so good. Original size is too big. Large is just right... We bought this for my mother three weeks ago... Last week her cousin passed away, and being able to add facebook photos from his profile and from his kids/wife, has made my mom super, super happy. (I did all this for her remotely - she doesn't use facebook or the iMac I set up for her). What I did was setup the frame at my house, update the firmware etc - then brought it to her home and it's been working great since. My siblings and I all email photos to her - works great. If you're using iPhoto - use the "large" setting size on export or on emailing the photos. Small and Medium... » Read More We bought this for my mother three weeks ago... Last week her cousin passed away, and being able to add facebook photos from his profile and from his kids/wife, has made my mom super, super happy. (I did all this for her remotely - she doesn't use facebook or the iMac I set up for her). What I did was setup the frame at my house, update the firmware etc - then brought it to her home and it's been working great since. My siblings and I all email photos to her - works great. If you're using iPhoto - use the "large" setting size on export or on emailing the photos. Small and Medium are less than 800x600 pixel so they don't look so good. Original size is too big. Large is just right... « Show Less
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I would like to get this for my father who has an iMac and lives in an independent living unit. I don't know if his computer or the building has a wireless system. Is it safe to buy this?
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This being an analog camera needs a display card installed into a computer so that the image can be displayed on the monitor. From there I don't know how you can capture the image and send it via the internet but I suppose it can be done. However, why go to all of this trouble when you can purchase an IP camera (that has a noticeably better image) and utilizing it's IP address send it to any computer in the world. Additionally, the IP camera is the same price but also admittedly, it is somewhat harder to set up but with all of the help on the net you can do it....I was able to. Good luck but you really won't need it to get some nice video of the traffic in front of your home using an IP camera. This being an analog camera needs a display card installed into a computer so that the image can be displayed on the monitor. From there I don't know how you can capture the image and send it via the internet but I suppose it can be done. However, why go to all of this trouble when you can purchase an IP camera (that has a noticeably better image) and utilizing it's IP address send it to any computer in the world. Additionally, the IP camera is the same price but also admittedly, it is somewhat harder to set up but with all of the help on the net you can do it....I was able to. Good luck... » Read More This being an analog camera needs a display card installed into a computer so that the image can be displayed on the monitor. From there I don't know how you can capture the image and send it via the internet but I suppose it can be done. However, why go to all of this trouble when you can purchase an IP camera (that has a noticeably better image) and utilizing it's IP address send it to any computer in the world. Additionally, the IP camera is the same price but also admittedly, it is somewhat harder to set up but with all of the help on the net you can do it....I was able to. Good luck but you really won't need it to get some nice video of the traffic in front of your home using an IP camera. « Show Less
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I own a 7" Pulse and am very happy with it. The simple answer is that any SD or USB card inserted in the frame will display the photo contents of that memory device. It will do so overriding any photos that have been pushed down to it from the Kodak Pulse website. I actually do have mine connected to my home's wireless network and have set up the frame with Kodak's Pulse website and find that the functionality of having the frame connected to Kodak is very useful. Keep in mind that all of the frame management is done through the website and communicated back to the frame when the site updates the frame. So, if you wish to use the automatic and scheduled power functionality, the frame will have to be registered with the Kodak Pulse web site and be connected to a wireless network with Internet access. However, you are not required to establish an email address for the frame, nor are you required to place photos on the frame using the Kodak Pulse web site or any connection to the Kodak Gallery or Facebook. If you power on the frame and insert a memory device, the frame will immediately start displaying the photos from that device. Keep in mind that most USB flash drives are somewhat long. If you use a USB stick, it will stick out enough that you will not be able to close the memory card access area of the frame. If you use an SD card, the memory access door will close properly. I can't say enough how nice this frame is, so I hope you have purchased it.
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You need internet service with a wireless router to connect the camera in order to view it on your computer or smartphone. It's a very simple setup and once connected you can view the camera where ever you are. You can make the camera private (as I do) or public so anyone can see what you are monitoring.
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Hi Paulette, You should have "Skype" pre-installed on your Eee. That's just one of many communication programs that can utilize the camera. If you just want to turn the camera on go to "my computer" and scroll down. You'll see the camera listed separate from the drives. Click on it and the green light should come on next to the camera. A small screen will open and, voila, there you are! Another handy use for the camera might be as a sort of nanny cam. There are free programs available (such as Surveillance Scan II) that allow your camera to 'sense' movement and take snapshots (number and frequency along with sensitivity can be set). Alas, the green light will still be on so the camera isn't especially stealthy but a tiny piece of black tape would solve that issue. With the machine on and screen off it can photograph any activity in the room (it'd help to plug the Eee in ;) . If you check download.com you'll also find free or low cost programs that make it easy to manage your camera when you're away from home. Essentially you log onto your Eee from another computer via the Internet and watch your pets at play while you're at work (or burglers burgling your bungalow). There's a little program called "Dorgem" on download.com (free) that makes it simple as long as you have an ftp account. Your ISP probably provides you with one. Instructions for using Dorgem are posted here: http://www.simplehelp.net/2006/09/27/how-to-use-your-pc-and-webcam-as-a-motion-detecting-and-recording-security-camera/ So, bottom line, camera uses are limited only by your imagination. Just don't expect high resolution pictures and decent lighting is fairly important. It might be fun if forum members would post uses they've found for the camera beyond exchanging video messages with mom. Cheers
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The camera is only as secure as your home network. You must be somewhat tech savvy to set up the camera. If you plan on using the mobile connection, you may have to set up a port forward in order to log on remotely. These are very good cameras for the price. Just don't expect much out of the box.
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You shouldn't have to upgrade since you have pulse. Do you have an ADT Hub that connects in to your router or gateway? If so, then you should be able to add up to eight cameras. The camera you are asking about can be setup to take motion and capture pics as well. You program it by signing into the Pulse Interactive web site. There are settings to schedule or motion detection, and alarm triggering. Seems like the videos are maintained for 30 days. You can save them as well if you like.
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Richard Zwick's answer is spot on. I have this old IBook to travel with. I process pictures to back up and do basic email. It's a computer that is not a great risk for theft. It is not up to the things you want to do. Try to get the most up to date used computer you can buy on Amazon or web-based auction.
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Judging how my mother is with technology, I don't think this camera is for one who is technologically challenged.Perhaps you should look for some kind of point and click camera.
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If you're already set up to have Video on your Pulse system, then no. If not... you need to "upgrade" your system, which in our case required having the tech come out and install an indoor camera for $50. ADT didn't have any process for activating video support without having a tech working on the iHub and adding a camera. Annoying, but we ended up putting the indoor camera in the garage, and these outside.
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It is only a sound/motion detector that will e mail you a picture once triggered. If you have wifi you can stream live to your computer or phone and talk to somebody at your front door. I am very satisfied with this product as others requires a monthly payment.
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This is exactly why I bought the frame. My Mom is 90 and has no desire to learn computers, but was feeling left out with all the kids and grand kids sharing photos all the time. Yes, you can set it up to log in to the frame from your device and add, delete, change settings, pretty much anything the frame can do you can manage remotely. You can set a time for the frame to come on and a time for it to go off. New photos automatically show on the frame. You can go in from time to time and delete old photos if you want, all remotely. So far so good with the Pix-Star. Kodak...not so much.
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This camera connects to a power source and to a BNC connector for video only. If you have a DVR compatible with Pulse then you may connect this camera to the DVR. This camera does not have any digital connector for online broadcasting. It maybe connected directly to a tv monitor or a DVR.
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I have a universal card reader, but you could just as easily obtain a thumb drive and simply plug it into one of your USB ports on the computer. No need to run to a store or burn discs, etc. Thumb drives are so cheap now just get one of those instead of a hamburger. And it'll last a lot longer, too. Thumb drives, aka flash drives, etc. are very small and open up so you can slip your memory card into it. This camera uses a standard SD card. Plug it into your computer and simply copy/paste the files to a folder on your hard drive. I've never used the software from Kodak anyway. Takes too long.
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I use it with my computer on a IP connection. It also quit working and the company said The camera comes with 1 year warranty, so you still can get a replacement please pay for 40% depreciation charge. I will never buy from this company again.
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Depends on the camera. If the camera has WiFi and communicates with a smartphone, use the smartphone app. If the camera has a cable shutter release, use that. If the camera only has an IR remote, that could be a problem. Otherwise, use the timer.
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I guess you culd use it in a pinch for a quick pic of something. it wouldn't be scan quallity. I would suggest an inexpensive printer/scanner like te Epson 300 you culd hook to your laptop. if you're travelling light then this might not be workable. Maybe one of thse hand held scanner would work for you? I can't recommend this webcam for scanning purposes.