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137 of 138 found the following review helpful:
 Very happy with this monitor Sep 03, 2011
By Matt E.
We've been using this monitor now for nearly 4 weeks. I looked at many different monitors but was impressed both by the fact that Motorola makes the device (a leader in wireless communication technology) and by the strong night light functionality. The 3.5 inch screen version was not then available on Amazon so we decided to buy this version. The only difference between the two is $50, a slightly larger screen and the ability to zoom in from the remote. The bigger screen would be nice but we've found the 2.8 inch to be more than adequate. Like us, I think most people just want to have a quick look to see what their child is doing generally, and don't need to zoom in to just see their face for example.
In summary:
Video quality is outstanding, both in night mode (B&W) and day (color) modes.
No interference problems so far and we live in a large apartment building.
The sound sensitivity is excellent and volume is adjustable - we find about 1/2 way to max setting is plenty loud.
The remote temperature sensor is nice to have and is accurate
Battery life is good, but will not last all day unplugged especially if you are watching a lot of video.
Both camera and parent unit appear to be well-built.
Another small plus is the chargers are multi-voltage capable so can be used when traveling to Europe/Asia (just need plug adapter). I highly recommend this product to people who are looking for a video monitor.
**Update 12/21/2011**
Nearly 4 months on and we still love this monitor. A few additional comments:
As other reviewers have noted there is a zoom function. 1X and 2X. I don't want to say it is useless but we have never used it (essentially digitally magnifies picture). However it is there if you want/need it.
We replaced our wireless Belkin N+ router with a more powerful Asus dual band router. Since this time we have had, what appears to be, occasional interference. This only happens when the router is directly between the camera and parent unit. It is minor and has not diminished our use of the monitor. We've already bought one as a present for a family member, who also very happy with it.
**Update 04/10/2012**
We recently purchased an additional camera from Amazon and this has worked out great. It is very easy on the parent unit to either set it to switch back and forth automatically every 10-12 seconds or so or to simply switch manually if you like. For this you do not need to keep going back to the menu but rather you only need to double click the 'ok' button and it will then switch to the other camera.
51 of 52 found the following review helpful:
 Great monitor, great buy for the money! Aug 14, 2011
By JenMommyof3
With 3 kids, I have gone through and looked at a lot of baby monitors. This is the first video baby monitor that I have seen that is worth the money. It is super-easy to set up, the quality of the picture is excellent, quality of the sound is great, and it has great features. The night vision works really well and your view of your baby is not at all compromised even in a completely dark room. The temp sensor is really helpful, as is the two-way voice communication feature. The parent hand-held monitor is a fun gadget and I have honestly used it wireless more than I have had it plugged in and the battery life is great. The picture or sound is not compromised. The only reason I did not give it a full 5 star rating is because I don't like that you can't completely turn the sound off on the parent monitor. Although there are 8 volume levels, there is no option to totally turn the sound all the way down. So, for example, when my little guy is fussing for a while right when I put him down for a nap, I either have to listen to him cry and fuss or I have to turn the monitor completely off. I can't simply have the video and digital volume indicator on to allow me to monitor him, but I have to have the sound on as well. That's the only negative thing I have to say about the monitor and I hope this is something they can easily improve upon for the next model. But, in total, I would absolutely recommend this monitor. It's worth the money compared to others and it does the job very well. 4.5 out of 5 from me!
Jen, Mommy of 3
29 of 30 found the following review helpful:
Super monitor Aug 15, 2011
By KCAZ
Just received this monitor today and I love it!! I used a less expensive one by motorola and it really is worth it to upgrade. Night vision is excellent! The color day image is great and not at all grainy. Sound is great. No static. Parent features are fun and temperature reading will be great during winter when I worry if she is too cold. The only useless feature (for us) I can see is the alarm function. You can set the parent unit for 2,4, or 6 hours...I assume this is if you need to be reminded about feedings or if you want to schedule naps??? You can zoom from the parent unit but it basically just expands the screen to middle part of the viewing area since you can't pan or tilt from this unit (you can do this on the 3.5 screen for more $$). Still a pretty cool feature depending on where you mount your cam. Still testing the battery life....will update but I am expecting no problems. I also LOVE that you can turn the video off and just have audio. At night I don't enjoy having the "tv" effect in my room. I'd rather just turn it on when I hear her. Overall very happy.
UPDATE: battery life is AWESOME. i have had if off the charger more than on. the screen shuts off to conserve power but you just have to hit a button to bring it back up.
23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
Don't waste your time with other video monitors Sep 10, 2011
By S. Parsons
This monitor is the 3rd monitor I've tried. First I bought the Summer Infant Best View monitor. The picture was awful, which wasn't actually my main problem with it, since I was just looking for something functional, not a perfect picture. My problem with the Summer Infant monitor was that it had a ton of interference with the wireless network in our house and either slowed down our wireless connection or just flat out didn't work when I was on my laptop. I had to return it. The second monitor I bought was the Samsung EZView monitor. The Samsung monitor was constantly going in and out of range, such that I didn't have confidence that it was working at any given time. I once woke up to the sound of my baby crying downstairs, and the monitor did not pick up the sound because it was out of range. So back to the store it went. Finally I bought this Motorola monitor as a last ditch effort to find a functional video monitor. If this one didn't work, I was going to just buy an audio one. Finally, I've found a video monitor that works without having to worry about it. The picture is clear on this monitor, it has a longer range than any of the others, and it never cuts in and out of range. I have not experienced any interference with this product. I have the parent unit right next to my laptop right now as I write this review, and there's no interference at all! Don't waste your time with any other video monitor. This one is the best I have tried.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Finally a good baby monitor worth every cent Sep 16, 2011
By J. Lancaster
"joshlancs"
I've been testing monitors for our two year old since he was born. The count has ballooned to six. This is my second experience with Motorola and the second with a video monitor. This is by far the best monitor that I've had. The sound is clear and load enough to hear him breath but can be turned down to almost silent if need be. The video is clear and and the lights in his room do not distract or keep him awake. As far as the design, the buttons are simple and easy to use and almost all the features are useful. I really hated to spend so much money on this thing, but after using it, I feel it was worth it. The last issue is the range, which is outstanding. I walked down my block and still had a clear view of my son napping and could still hear him breathing. No other monitor has filled my expectations as well as this one has. I thank those who posted reviews previous to mine for helping me choose this monitor.
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