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Good, better, best BABY MONITOR according to the latest Baby Bargains Book?

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Re: Good, better, best BABY MONITOR according to the latest Baby Bargains Book?

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    atcwagatcwag member

    Uh, maybe you should buy the book?  It's like $12.  Just kidding of course!  Stick out tongue

    Audio Monitors (*only have "Good" and "Best"):

    Good: Philips Avent SCD510 ($90-$120)
    - DECT technology to stop interference and eavesdropping
    - rechargeable batteries
    - out of range indicator
    - intercom feature
    - no double receiver option

    Best: VTech Safe & Sound Digital Audio Monitor ($30 single, $50 double)
    - DECT technology
    - lots of features (intercom, vibrating sound alert, rechargeable batteries, etc.)

    Video Monitors (*has "best bet" and "runner up"):

    Fixed:

    Best Bet: Infant Optics DXR-5 ($99)
    - FHSS technology helps avoid interference
    - 2.4" display
    - simple set-up
    - voice activated mode

    Runner-Up: Samsung BabyVIEW SEW-3036WN ($180)
    - 3.5" display
    - time display
    - intercom
    - zoom feature

    Point/Tilt/Zoom:

    Best Bet: Samsung SafeVIEW SEW-3037W ($230)
    - voice activated option
    - remote nightlight
    - 3.5" display
    - very good night vision

    Runner-Up #1: Summer BabyTouch Digital Monitor ($190-$260)
    - touch-screen parent unit
    - 3.5" color display
    - intercom feature

    Runner-Up #2: Motorola MBP36 ($200)
    - similer to Summer BabyTouch
    - "clunky" interface to navigate when changing settings
    - poor night vision

    Streaming:

    Best Bet: Summer Peek Plus Internet Baby Monitor System ($350)
    - 2.5" display with fixed camera
    - internet router enables viewing online or via apps

    Runner-Up #1: Dropcam ($150)
    - fixed camera
    - 60 second set-up
    - can view via Dropcam website or app
    - no parent display unit, have to re-purpose an old iPhone or iPod Touch as viewer

    Runner-Up #2: Withings Smart Baby Monitor ($250-$300)
    - streams to phone
    - no parent unit

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    GenaBoBenaWifeGenaBoBenaWife member
    We have the Samsung SafeVIEW SEW-3037W mentioned above for DD & have been very happy with it. It was an upgrade from the Foscam we were recommended. Whatever you do, DON'T get the Foscam.
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