Vialta BM-TV Single Beamer Phone Video Station | 
| Brand: Vialta
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $57.50
You Save: $92.49 (62%)
New (17) Used (2) from $60.00
Rating:  8 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Modem: Modem (analog)
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 8 x 11 x 5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 370102-00001
Model: 370102-00001
UPC: 698988010502
EAN: 0698988010502
ASIN: B0000BV1MS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Adds video to your phone calls with your current TV and telephone | | • | Slim, lightweight design easily fits into even the smallest places | | • | 3 viewing choices: self, other party, or picture-in-picture combo | | • | Built-in adjustable CMOS camera; remote control | | • | Skid-proof base, camera lens cover |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Vialta's new Beamer TV gives you the ability to instantly add video to phone calls using your existing home phone and television. Beamer TV works with any home phone (corded or cordless) over any standard analog phone line (one-line or two-line) to display full color video of the person you're talking to. All you have to do is pick up the phone, dial a friend or family member (who also has a Beamer TV or Videophone), and press the Start/Views button on the remote control. Beamer TV is small, so it fits in narrow spaces; it is designed to sit atop your television. It has a built-in 0.25-inch CMOS camera that can capture full-motion video and transmit it to your recipient at 4 to 15 frames per second. Transmission speed is dependant on phone line quality and connection rate, as well as the amount of motion and detail being transferred. When not in use, the remote control rests in a recessed niche so it's easy to find, and a camera cover protects the lens from dust and scratches. And, the Beamer TV has a skid-proof base to prevent accidental slipping and the need to realign the built-in camera. Setup is easy--simply plug your phone into Beamer TV, plug Beamer TV into your television's RCA video jack, connect Beamer TV to your wall phone jack, and plug in Beamer TV's power adapter. There is no special wiring or equipment required, and no service agreement, so the only charges that will appear on your phone bill are those for long distance. What's in the Box
Beamer TV unit, standard 25-foot telephone cord (RJ-11) x 2, 6-foot video cable, remote control, AC power adapter, user guide, warranty card
Product Description
They've been in movies and comic books for ages now. We saw prototypes as long ago as the 1964 World's Fair. Finally someone has done the videophone right! The VIALTA Beamer Videophone instantly adds color video to phone calls, using your existing TV and standard analog phone line -- with no additional cost on your phone bill! Just connect one Beamer station to your TV via RCA jacks and home phone via RJ-11 jack -- and give the second to someone you love!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Great product great price October 26, 2003
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I loved this product! Although this is my first video phone purchase, for the price you can't beat it! The image is much like that of what you may find on a computer. It's very easy to set up and use. Great way to keep in touch with older family members.
 Vialta BM-TV Single Beamer Phone Video Station Review August 26, 2004
D. L. Sheffield (Seattle, WA USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic product that allows my husband and I to stay connected with the children and grandchildren who are located throughout the United States! It took a little bit of effort to get set-up the first time, but the Vialta Customer Service was very helpful. It has been very easy to use subsequently. The video quality can be a bit jumpy when the little ones are moving around excessively (e.g., demonstrating their karate moves), but is made up by the ability to see our family live. The grandchildren (located 2500 miles away) were able to celebrate their grandfather's birthday party and watch him open up thier present. We love it!
Blurry at best. August 9, 2005
Helen Patrice Sutton (New England)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you don't mind a blurry picture and really blurry when any one moves then this is for you! However, if you can get the people in the picture to sit perfectly still in is fine, but then that is just like looking at a picture. There is a delay and the ability to see anyones mouth move is random at best. We have it hooked to a good phone line and my son, who has the other one, also has his hook up to a good phone line. I can't imagine what you'd see if your phone line was iffy.
 DO NO BUY THIS July 8, 2005
Eduardo Castano (USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
PLEASE Do not buy this item is very bad because they tell you that it works and is not true i got it and did not work at all and them when i returned they keep 15% of the price so for that experiment i lost like $80 with S&H.
if you do not want to lose your money do not try it
Waste of money ... doesn't work. September 27, 2005
M. Hoog
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
First, the camera is very low quality. I have a lot of light over-exposure, even when the blinds are closed and a rainy day. Also (perhaps because of it) there are hardly any colors.
Second, the two units I bought don't want to exchange their video. I have been reading the manual over, and over again. We tried it many times, but the two units don't want to connect.
This technology is not as simple as Vialta wants you to believe it is.
Also, I noticed that a lot of units are being sold through Ebay - another sign that the Beamer doesn't work for most users.
And, Vialta doesn't have a forum in their website. To me that's an indication they have a lot of problems they don't want you to know about before you buy the Beamers.
My opinion ... a simple waste of money.
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