At first glance the Looxcie 2 appears to be a BlueTooth hands free headset, but it is actually much more. It is a video camera as well as hands free device all in one small package that is being advertised as the “world’s first ‘Wear & Share’ video cam.” The Looxcie 2 is worn over the ear and allows the user to capture video while engaging in just about any activity. If something happens that you simply must share through your social network, you can do it instantly by uploading the video using your smartphone.
The truth is that the Looxcie 2 is at least the second “wear and share“ camera, as it follows the original Looxcie, which has been rebranded as the Looxcie 1 and it is now being offered at a lower price point. Both cameras operate in a similar manner however, but the Looxcie 2 offer more features. It is designed to be worn all of the time and continuously record what you see. When something interesting happens, press the button on the Looxcie 2 and the last 30 seconds of video can be instantly shared with a social network outlet that you designate – Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or email. If you want more, go back and create custom-length clips from anywhere in your recorded video.
The Looxcie 2 utilizes a dual processor system for simultaneous video capture and wireless communication. It incorporates wireless Bluetooth connectivity, which allows for the fluid connection to a smartphone for both video viewing and use as a hands free device when voice call. And when you are record video, the audio is automatically recorded. Once a phone call occurs, the video will still be recorded, but the audio recording stops and the Looxcie 2 acts as a typical hands free BlueTooth device.
The Looxcie 2 features updated software and companion app for both the Apple iPhone iOS 4.2 and Google Android 2.1. With the LooxcieMoments smartphone companion app, you can choose between either 320p or 480p video quality. The final video file is saved as a MPEG-4 video and the audio is saved as an AAC audio.
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Additional Information and Specifications:
– Lightweight: 22g (less than 1 oz.)
– Up to 5 or 10 hours of video storage (depending on model)
– Video capture options in either 320p or 480p
– 365mAh Li Polymer battery for up to 4 hours of continuous video recording
– Clips are time stamped and stored in your clip register as MP4 files
– Looxcie companion apps for iOS and Android: LooxcieMoments and LooxcieCam
– Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and eSCO for up to 10 meters range
– Bluetooth Hands Free Profile 1.5 for telephone calls
– DSP noise reduction optimized for enhanced audio
– Codec: MPEG-4 video, AAC audio
– f 2.8 lens
– Depth of Focus: 2” to infinity
– Diagonal Field of View (FOV): 62.1 degrees
– Auto high color and light correction
– MSRP: $149.99 (up to 5 hours video storage) and $179.99 (up to 10 hours video storage)
The Looxcie 2 comes with a personal fit kits for your ear, USB cable and all necessary software. And even if don’t have a smartphone, you can still use the Looxcie 2 as a standalone camera, but you will lose the key features of this video camera. You will not have the ability to use your device as a viewfinder for the camera, as well as edit and upload video to social media or through email, on-the-go.
If you have been caught in too many situations wishing that you had a camera, the Looxcie 2 might be for you!