PRESS RELEASE
Miniature video camera and DVR concealed in a real working pen that shoots HD colour videos & high resolution JPEG images
Milton Keynes, UK, 1st November 2013, - Swann, a global leader in do-it-yourself security monitoring solutions, introduces its latest video surveillance gadget - the HD PenCam.
The Swann HD PenCam Mini 720p Video Camera & Recorder is a new twist on one of Swann's best sellers! It's a stylish ballpoint pen one minute and a high-tech covert device the next allowing you to capture video and images easily with the push of a button! The elegant gloss black casing with silver ribbed trim and pocket clip holds an executive-quality black ballpoint pen with hidden talents, as it contains a pinhole video camera so small you almost can't see that it's there. The HD PenCam is capable of capturing high definition AVI videos (1280 x 720) and high resolution JPEG still images at 1600 x 1200 photo resolution. You will never run out of recording space again with the HD PenCam's in-built 4GB memory included.
Viewing or copying recorded files is even easier, just unscrew the top of the pen to reveal a USB plug that can connect straight into your computer's USB port or use your computers own MicroSD card reader.
Transferring files is easy as the HD PenCam can be used as an everyday USB thumb drive, able to easily store a myriad of file format. The HD PenCam's feature set provides the optimal mix of recording capacity, battery life, and operating speed. What's more, you can use the USB port to recharge the pen's lithium-ion battery for up to 45 minutes of operating time before needing to recharge again.
The HD PenCam is fully compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7 and Mac OS X and once recorded, files can be played back on all the popular video playing software formats including Windows Media Player, Quick Time, Real Player, VLC, WinDVD and PowerDVD. Once you have backed-up your video and photo files you can email them to friends or upload them to your favourite content sharing or social networking websites including YouTube, Facebook, Flickr, MySpace and more.
Swann's HD PenCam 720p Mini Video Camera & Recorder is perfect for sales people, lawyers, law enforcement, mystery shopping, covert surveillance, family get-togethers, parties, spy games, home movie making, internet fun and more. It is also an ideal cool gift. The pack includes 3 black ballpoint ink refills and everything you need to get started at the push of a button.
Main Features:
- Video camera & DVR housed in a real, working quality ballpoint pen
- Shoot HD colour AVI videos at 1280 x 720 resolution or high res JPEG images
- Create video evidence with time & date stamping & upload to your favourite website including YouTube, MySpace, Facebook & more
- Easy backup to the built in 4GB memory, then transfer to PC via the USB port
- Long-lasting built-in battery lasts 45 minutes & recharges via your PC's USB port
- Compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X, Windows Media Player, RealPlayer & QuickTime Player
- Perfect for lawyers, sales people, law enforcement, mystery shopping, covert surveillance or Internet fun!
Availability:
The Swann HD PenCam is available at RRP £39.99 from Costco.
About Swann:
Swann is a global leader in security monitoring solutions and fun gadgets targeting consumers through retail channels. In 2012 Swann celebrated its 25th anniversary as a manufacturer of consumer electronics products that are innovative, easy and cost effective. The company's products are mainly do-it-yourself with easy-to-follow 'plug-and-play' instructions, free 24/7 technical support and retail-friendly product packaging aimed at home, office and small-to-medium retail users. For end users that don't have the time to do it themselves Swann can organize installation via its installer network.
For customers needing more high-tech solutions, Swann is at the forefront of the latest international trends including full HD 1080p monitoring systems, HD surveillance cameras, WiFi network video recording, live Smartphone connectivity and more. Swann was founded in 1987 and now has offices in the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, China and Hong Kong with distribution partners around the globe. Swann's reseller network includes some of the world's largest retailers and distributors including Costco, Maplin, Fry's Electronics, RadioShack, Best Buy, Canadian Tire and Dick Smith.
For more information on Swann visit www.swann.com and follow us on www.facebook.com/swanncommunications or www.twitter.com/swannsecurity.
