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TP-Link forays into Smartphones; Announces Neffos C5, C5 Max and C5L

Lakshmi Rajan — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:35:04 +0000

Neffos C5[/caption] Neffos C5 Max is the top of the line of the three Smartphones unveiled and features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) resolution IPS display and is powered by a 64-bit octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor clocked at 1.3GHz, 2GB RAM and Mali-T720 MP3 GPU. It gets a 16GB of internal storage with an option to expand via microSD card (up to 32GB) The camera set up includes a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash along with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The smartphone bears a 16GB inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB). The dual-SIM 4G LTE Smartphone is backed by a 3045mAh battery and weighs 147 grams and measures 8.95mm in thickness. Neffos C5 sports a slightly smaller display at a 5-inch and has a 720p resolution. The front camera is scaled down to 8-megapixel rear camera while the front retains the 5MP camera. It is hairline thinner and lighter than the C5 Max with a 8.8mm body and weighing 141 grams. The battery is also lighter at 2200mAh. The rest of the internals remain the same as in C5 Max. Neffos C5L is the smallest of the lot featuring a 4.5-inch IPS display with a FWVGA (480×854 pixels) resolution. Powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor clocked at 1.1GHz and mated to a 1GB RAM and Adreno 304 GPU, it is an entry-level device and with a storage option of 8GB internal with an option to expand via microSD card. A 2000mAh battery is included and the phone is also thicker at 10.15mm and weighs 154 grams. All the three phones run on Android 5.0 Lollipop and are dual-SIM phones with 4G LTE support. ]]>

TP-Link NC200 Cloud Camera Review

Lakshmi Rajan — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:58:14 +0000

One of the biggest benefits of cloud surveillance camera is to keep an eye from anywhere when you are not physically present. There is much demand for home Ip cameras to check upon your family, pets or valuables from afar. It allows you to monitor what is happening at your place from your Smartphone or computer. TP-link NC200 is one such networked security camera that delivers a modest 480p video stream. It also comes with a set of features that include Wi-Fi connectivity, motion detection, a built-in microphone, email alerts and live recording and snapping picture. Will it suit your needs? Go on read our review.

Design, technical and Installation

Out of the box you get the Cloud camera, RJ045 Ethernet cable, power adapter, extension cable, a stick-on and quick installation guide. The NC200 comes in a shiny, white body. The main camera head has a ball joint that gives a good degree of positioning for optimum coverage and is connected to the stand. The stand in turn can be mounted on the wall or any surface by screwing or the included stick-on tape that comes with the package. The glossy housing has a black matte rectangular face in the front that houses the ‘eye’. It features a 1/4″ progressive scan CMOS sensor with a f2.8 lens. It offers a 64 degree viewing angle. The video is captured at 20fps. The front of the camera holds the lens, a microphone, and power and Wi-Fi LED indicators. The back hosts the ethernet jack, power inlet and a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)button. There is no microSD card slot, so you can’t store the images locally on the camera itself. Installing the NC200 is a fairly easy task. Once you power on the camera, the LED indicator blinks red and settles to red if it is not connected to a network. When you set it up for the first time, use the Ethernet cable to connect the camera with the router. The indicator turns green when it is connected. If you use an Android or iPhone, you can download the TP-link tpCamera app. On computer you can login to tplinkcloud.com portal for viewing and management of the camera. I connected the camera on my Android phone. Once the app is downloaded, the setup is straightforward. Register and login to the app and connect to your Wireless network. It will scan and show the list of cameras on the network. You can rename the camera and if there are more than one camera in the building, renaming helps in easy identification. The app asks you to connect the camera wirelessly. At this point the camera can be detached from the Ethernet cable and moved around and positioned any place within the wireless network.

Features and Performance

From the app you can record the video locally on your device and even snap a pic. A 4X digital zoom, allows you to take a closer look at the screen. From the computer you can also setup a E-mail or FTP notifications triggered by motion detection. Being a max 480p resolution, the image output is moderately decent enough but not very sharp. It suits the need for home use. Also, there is no night vision, if you are looking at night-vision NC220 could come handy. Though, I have not tested it. Since there is no local storage, the only way to capture the images are on your device, Smartphone or computer.

Conclusion

The NC200 could be your basic home surveillance and offers a no-frills setup and easy management. The image quality is decent. If you are particular about a very sharper image, night vision and local storage, you can give it a miss. Else, if you want a simple, affordable cloud camera to monitor your home when you are afar, this makes sense. In India, the NC200 is launched at MRP Rs 2200, you might get a good discount too when you look around in market. At this price, it justifies what it delivers – a simple third eye, accessible on your Smartphone.]]>

TP-Link NC200 Cloud Camera launched in India at Rs 2,200

Lakshmi Rajan — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 08:21:06 +0000

Key features of TP-link NC200 security camera

Stable and fast 300Mbps wireless connectivity
E-mail or FTP notifications triggered by Motion Detection
1/4” progressive scan CMOS sensor produces clear and crisp images
Real-time MJPEG compression to fit various bandwidth environments
4x digital zoom for close-up viewing
Built-in microphone
Easily install, configure and view with tpCamera App on iOS or Android
tplinkcloud.com portal for easy viewing and management
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button for easy network setup
Instantly eliminate dead zones and expand your home’s wireless network

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