When a single device can accomplish the task of two why opt for something subordinate than that. Looxcie boasts of being the first small light-weight camcorder that can be effortlessly paired with the user’s iOS or Android handset. Mobile enthusiasts can conveniently wear this peripheral around their ear.
The fact that it is always on negates the need of hitting the record button again and again. Although if there is something users wish to capture they can simply hit the instant clip button. This will directly save the last 30 seconds of video on the handset. Once its paired with the iPhone, the smartphone functions as a view-finder cum accessory allowing users to share video clips via YouTube, Facebook or e-mail.
“Millions of iPhone users rely on their smartphones for daily utility, entertainment and connection with friends and family,” elucidated Looxcie CEO Romulus Pereira. “But until now, they have had to anticipate when something is going to happen that they want to capture and share. We’re thrilled that as promised Looxcie for iPhone is now available and can give this audience a chance to record video and socialize it without having to be held hostage by the technology.”
Using the USB connector, handset owners can transfer their videos to a PC or a Mac. By pre-programming an Instant Share recipient, users can ‘long-press’ the instant clip button to immediately send a pre-determined e-mail address the video clip. Looxcie embeds a dual processor system for video and Bluetooth communication.
It makes use of a mini processor for Bluetooth which comes with a digital signal processing system improvising on the audio performance. Both of these processing systems work concurrently, thereby offering a product which can manage calls and capture videos efficiently. Doubling up as a Bluetooth-enabled headset, this lightweight solution provides almost six hours of talktime and four hours of continuous video usage.
The Looxcie retails at Best Buy and Amazon for $199 and is compatible with iOS 4.2 or higher and Android 2.0 or later.