Anyone have the Infant Optics DXR-5 monitor?

Army~Wife

DD1 broke our very old monitor and I currently am in need of a new one. I've always wanted a video monitor but never wanted to shell out the $. This one is on Amazon for $99 and the reviews look pretty good. Just wondering what you ladies think, if you have it.

Thanks!!!

(Also posted on 12-24)

 

nancy30005

We have it. We actually had to replace our old Summer Infant (that I loved) and we got this one off Amazon for $99 as well.

It's pretty good; I can't complain. As far as comparison to the old monitor, it doesn't zoom or pan at all, and the plastic is very lightweight, but for $99 you can't beat it.

Don't forget to take the lenscap off the camera once you set it up. I was pissed and thought it was broken for a minute.

Army~Wife

Thank you so much! Since I've never had visibility into their room, I don't think I'll be bothered by not being able zoom & pan. Does the volume turn up pretty high? We sleep with fans on and I'm a bit of a heavy sleeper. Also, have you attached an extra camera yet? Is there any difference in quality? I did read in the reviews about the lens cap. lol. Sorry for the lack of formatting...bumping from phone.

nancy30005

Yup, the volume is good - it goes to 9, but I usually have ours on 2 because of the sound machine.

I only have one camera, but that sounds cool!

Do your DD's really share a birthday and that day is today? If so, that is awesome! Happy Birthday weekend!

Army~Wife

Awesome on the volume! It says you can connect up to 4 cameras. For now they share a room. I might eventually want to set up two cameras, caddy corner from each other to I can get a better view. Guess I need to see what's going on with my tickers....they don't share a birthday but they were both born on the 11th day of the month (15 months apart). DD1 is 12/11 & DD2 is 3/11. Thanks again. I really appreciate the info! I ordered it and it should arrive tomorrow.