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D-Link gets official with mydlink-enabled network cameras
D-Link wasn't exactly dishing out a ton of details when it showed off its DCS-1100- and DCS-1130 network cameras back at CES, but it's now finally gotten fully official with 'em, and the new mydlink website that they're tied to. As you can see above, one of the cameras, the DCS-1130, packs some built-in WiFi (802.11n, no less), while the other keeps things wired to save a few bucks and please those still wary of wireless security. Otherwise, each are seemingly identical, and pack a 16x digital zoom, motion detection, a built-in microphone, support for 3GPP mobile surveillance (provided you have appropriate router) and, of course, support for remote monitoring from D-Link's new mydlink.com website, which apparently thinks it's 1999 and only supports Internet Explorer. If that's not too big a drawback, you can pick up the wired version now for $180, or grab the WiFi model for $230 at the end of the month.
Axis unveils its first HDTV network camera
You know that epic heist you were planning? Yeah, that one. You should probably double check your security schematics and ensure that whatever building you're about to invade isn't planning on upgrading to these bad boys anytime soon. Axis has just introduced its very first HDTV network camera, the January-bound Q1755. Obviously ideal for airports, casinos and other crowd-filled locations, the 2-megapixel security camera features a 10x zoom, H.264 compression / Motion JPEG support, 16:9 aspect ratio and 1080i / 720p recording. You'll also find a built-in SD / SDHC card slot for extra storage, and it can get all the energy it needs via Ethernet. 'Course, no security cam would be complete without enhanced "video motion detection, audio detection and detection of camera tampering such as blocking or spray-painting," and we suppose all those niceties somewhat justify the $1,499 price tag.
