WARNING: Beware of Cowboys selling “cheap” rugged phones
Some big rugged phones sites and TradeMe sellers are trying to flog-off phones that don’t work in rural areas, and which may not work anywhere once Vodafone and Spark switch off the 3G cellsites next year – and they’re lying to their customers about it, still promising “compatible with all NZ 3G/4G networks”.
To help you avoid being stung, we’ve compiled a database of all rugged phones and whether they are really compatible. Read more at the links
CAMHAWK 4G Solar-powered camouflage security camera
Original price was: $299.00.$259.00Current price is: $259.00.
TIRED OF MAILBOX AND SHED THEFTS?
Whether you need to catch a mailbox thief, monitor your driveway, remote farm shed or holiday home, the weatherproof CAMHAWK NZ/AU security camera is up for the job.
Solar-powered, so it won’t cost you $30 in new batteries each week, it instantly uploads to a cloud service (optional subscription) so you can monitor on your smartphone from anywhere in the world. Alternatively record images/video direct to a TF card (not included).
The CAMHAWK uses 4G mobile (SIM not included) which means it works wherever you have 4G cell signal.
Ideal for neighbourhood watch, easily camouflaged, no visible lights to give away the camera’s presence.
USER TIP: HD photos setting offers best visibility of number plates in combination with low data usage, video uses significantly more storage/data
Description
2. 4MP, 2560x1440P resolution, 8pcs IR LED for up to 25m night vision distance
3. With 3pcs 18650 battery 7800mAh, continuous charging of removable solar panel, ultra-low power consumption, ultra-long standby
4. Built-in microphone and speaker, support two-way voice intercom
5. Built-in PIR alarm sensor, catch wildlife moving, providing accurate and instant alarm, mobile phone APP push
6. Support integrated installation and separated installation
6. Support cloud storage and 128G TF card local storage.
7. APP supports Android/IOS
8. IP66 outdoor protection
9. Work with 4G SIM card (TD-LTE,TD-LTE / LTE FDD TD-LTE / LTE-FDD)Specification
1. System: Linux+RTOS
2. Main control chip: Ingenic-T31ZX
3. Image sensor: GC4653
4. Video pixels: 2560×1440/15fps, 640×360/15fps
5. Photo pixels: 4M/8M/16M
6. APP operating system: Android, Apple IOS
7. Video compression format: H.265
8. Audio compression format: AAC and G.726
9. Networking method: 4G Nano SIM card (not uncluded)
10. 4G module version: NZ-Australian version
11. Detection mode: PIR sensing+AI motion detection alarm
12. Detection distance: 0-12m
13. Detection angle: 95 degree
14. Alarm method: Real time phone call or information push
15. Internal speaker: 3W
16. Built-in microphone: monitoring range of 20m
17. Lens: 3.6mm, 85 degree viewing angle
18. Solar panel: single crystal silicon 4W
19. Working power: 2.5W
20. APP: UBox
21. Packaging size: 195x160x103mm
22. Weight: 0.92kg
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