The wireless device is hidden in a clock that looks like a tyre

Jun 28, 2007 08:13 GMT  ·  By

Straight from the Chinese secret laboratories, the 2.4Ghz hidden spy camera is a nifty looking racing tyre, 2.4Ghz receiver and MP4 player, all of them in the same device. So, it can be used in more ways that you have ever imagined, such as spying your mate or monitoring you teenage brat.

Better yet, the manufacturers added an included remote, so you can switch the spy camera on and off without anyone even seeing you doing it. This is a great gadget that is perfect for anyone, regardless of age or sex. The built-in clock works with 1 AA battery and has a remote range of 12-15 meters. It can be hung on the wall or placed on a flat surface, according to the owner's need. As for the camera specification, the camera features 1/3 Inch OmniVision CMOS for the image device, while the TV system is compatible with PAL:628x582 and NTSC:510x492.

The horizontal definition is a 380 TV line one, while the angular field of view is of 45deg. It uses the minimum illumination level of 3.0LUX and an internal synchronization system, and sports an auto back light compensation and a 1/50(1/60)~1/100,000sec electronic shutter. The camera is pretty good given the fact that it sports a >48dB S/N ratio.

Before using it you should know that the recommended range for objects is between 1 to 6m and the maximum effective range is 8M. It has no internal memory whatsoever, and the external one is expandable since it supports a SD/MMC Card Slot for maximum 2GB. The receiver/MP4 supports a lot of video formats available on the market such as JPEG, EXIF2.1for the picture format, WAV/ADPCM/PCM for the recording format, MP3, WMA for music file format at a bit rate of 32-192Kbps. Its dimensions are 72x110x25mm. It works on a single rechargeable battery.

In addition, the hidden wireless spy camera sports an AV IN/OUT, time adjustment and selection options and a useful alarm clock, which can wake you up every time you remember you have to spy on someone!

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