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Concord eyeQ Bluetooth Digital Camera

By Miguel Blanco ⋅ April 30, 2008 ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

Have you ever dreamt of an affordable digital camera featuring the latest technology? If so, the Concord EyeQ Go Wireless may be the answer to your dreams. Manufactured by Concord, makers of reasonably prices cameras, the Concord EyeQ Go Wireless digital camera boasts the ability to transmit pictures wirelessly over the air using Bluetooth Technology. Not only that, it takes video clips and can be used as a web camera.Bluetooth allows this camera send pictures wirelessly to computers, PDAs, and cameras. I tested it out on my laptop and received a quick yet short-lived thrill. Once I plugged the magic Bluetooth stick into the USB port, I was able to transfer images to my computer from up to 30 feet away. The process was cool but took too long and only allowed one image transfer at a time. I ended up connecting the camera directly to my computer to get the rest of my pictures out.

Instead of promoting the Bluetooth features, the folks at Concord should have been bragging about the video capabilities of this tiny camera. Not only can you use it to record 17 seconds of video, you can play it back on a television screen or use your TV as a live viewfinder. That means, with the help of your VCR, you can tape record the live video from your camera. The WebCam feature is equally useful. The video is pretty grainy but the video capabilities make the camera a great value.

Now you are probably wondering how they managed to fit in all those features and still make the camera inexpensive. Well, they did skimp a little on the quality. The outer casing is a lightweight plastic that is great if you don’t like lugging a heavy camera around but probably not the best for durability. The shutter speeds are a little slower too giving a higher probability for shaky pictures. It comes with 7MB of memory, 4X digital zoom, and a 2.0 Megapixel resolution which is on the low end of what is out there but just enough for the casual picture taker.

Some of the best attributes of this camera have nothing to do with the technologies inside. I love the handy carrying case with belt loop. It’s super convenient on those vacation outings. The nice compact size helps too. Switching between camera and review mode is quick and easy with the mode switch. And most importantly, the battery life is awesome so you never have to worry about missing a picture moment because of a dead battery.

The Concord EyeQ Go Wireless is not the best digital camera out there but it is one of the coolest one’s you will get in its price range. No other camera gives you the same fun and innovative features with such reasonable pricing. You no longer have to worry about spending a lot of money to get a cool digital camera.

Product Specifications2.0 Megapixels, 1600 x 1200 Resolution
1.6″ TFT Color LCD
Wireless Transmission of Pictures Using Bluetooth Technology
• No Cables Needed
• Send Full Sized Images to PDAs, Printers & Phones
• Fast Transmission a Compatible Device within 30′
SD/MMC Card Slot for Virtually Unlimited Storage
Webcam & Video Clip
Internal Memory: 7 MB non-volatile
4x Digital Zoom
Power Source: 1x CR123 Lithium Battery
Battery Life: Approximately 120 pictures
Compatible with Specified Devices Supporting Bluetooth OBEX and JPEG
Compatible with Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Dimensions: 86 x 61 x 32.5 mm
Weight: 105 g (without battery and card)

Requirements

CPU: Pentium II Processor or higher
RAM: Minimum 64 MB (128 MB recommended)
HDD: 275 MB
CD-ROM drive and USB port

Warranty / Other Information

One-year limited warranty

Conclusion

Don’t get this camera for the Bluetooth technology or if you are looking for professional quality images. Do get it if you are a casual photographer with a limited budget who wants an easy to use camera with cool video features. The Concord EyeQ Go Wireless reminds us that you don’t have to pay a lot for a digital camera to have lots of fun with it.

Pros:

Lightweight and portable
Convenient camera and review mode switch
WebCam and TV video features
Reasonably priced
Battery life

Cons:

Bluetooth transfer is slow and inconvenient
Slow shutter speed
Cheap plastic shell

Quality: 5.5 out of 10
Features: 7 out of 10
Price: 8 out of 10

Overall: 6.8 out of 10