- Built-in 2GB memory for up to 5 hours of record time
- microSD compatible for easy transfer of video & audio to 3GP phones or PC (max 2GB)
- QuickTime, RealPlayer® compatible
- 30fps record speed, QVGA resolution (320 X 240)
- Includes: Video Sunglasses, Carry Case, Cleaning Cloth, AC Adapter & USB Cable
Product Description
The LOREXVue Active Wear Video Sunglasses bring a new dimension of fun to outdoor recreational activities. Constructed of high impact material with polarized antiglare lenses, these glasses let you easily record videos of all your fun events and activities and quickly share them on YouTube, Flickr, Picassa, Facebook, and MySpace. Record and playback at the touch of a button — it’s just that easy! The Plug & Play USB interface lets you instantly playback videos on y… More >>
LOREXvue Video Recording Sunglasses
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#1 by Kristi in Rochester on April 24, 2010 - 12:51 am
These Lorex Video Recording Sunglasses are a blast! Right out of the box they are super easy to use.
I pulled them out, pushed a button, and a green light came on – looked good to me. I wore them for a few minutes, and then turned them off. Once I plugged the cable into my Mac, I found the video I’d recorded, and it played as a QuickTime movie with clear sound.
This would be perfect for outdoor parties, or brightly lit indoor parties. I can think of all sorts of funny applications – airport travel, trips to Wal-Mart, oh my goodness, how many times have you wished you’d caught something for a YouTube video or your blog? You won’t be capturing anything Oscar-worthy with these sunglasses, but I bet you’ll capture plenty of good footage with 5 hours of record time.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Reverie on April 24, 2010 - 1:53 am
I love that this lets me record at a moment’s notice. The record/stop buttons are located on the left side, and the microSD and USB ports are on the right side. Very convenient access.
I just don’t know how long this would last since it’s meant for outdoor use. The plastic frame is really lightweight, so I doubt any longterm durability. Think dollar store sunglasses. I don’t mind that this doesn’t take really clear video in low light settings…these are sunglasses after all. But they do take good YouTube quality videos outdoors.
I can’t wear this for an extended period of time because it eventually gets really uncomfortable. This is definitely a snug fit for me. My head is 22 inches in diameter in case you were wondering.
In terms of included accessories, it does come with a carrying case + cloth and charger. The 2GB of built in memory has been sufficient for me so far, but I’m going to have to buy a microSD card since I have a bad habit of not transferring files. It’s great for recording without people realizing you’re recording, but for the current asking price, I would’ve expected something MUCH sturdier.
Rating: 3 / 5
#3 by D. Hamilton on April 24, 2010 - 3:41 am
These are great for capturing unexpected video. I’ve been wanting to buy these for some time now to capture our local police dept. going through stop signs and red lights with their police lights on, only to find them a couple of blocks away at the local donut shop. I’ve seen it happen so many times, and always said that I wish I had a video of this so I can expose them. Well now I can get one. Of course I haven’t seen it happen yet, but I know I will soon LOL.
These sunglasses are pretty good quality, they are a little tight fit, but not to the point of being uncomfortable. Using them outside or while driving is great, the video quality is crystal clear, and the fact that it videos for 5 hours in wonderful. The only thing that I noticed, is the audio isn’t very good, but it’s not the audio that I really care about. Now I used these to video my grandson indoors, and the video came out very dark. I know these are made for outdoor use, so don’t expect great videos if you are recording inside. Which makes total sense, because they are sunglasses.
I keep these in my car, and only take them inside when I need to recharge them or transfer videos to my computer. It would be nice if they had a car charger for them. I wish I had these the day I was stuck in a traffic jam, because of road work, and while waiting in the long traffic line, I glanced over to the police car and saw the police officer working on his laptop. As we got a closer, we noticed that he was on Facebook instead of directing traffic, like he was supposed to be doing. So yeah…I wish I got these sooner LOL!
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by Booklover on April 24, 2010 - 4:34 am
I see this device as having two purposes. The first purpose is to surreptitiously record someone or something. Yep, they’re spyglasses in a sense. Once you turn these things on it will appear to most people that you are simply wearing sunglasses. In other words, Slick, there are no lights or anything else that would alert someone to the fact that he/she is being taped, both in audio and video.
The second purpose is the ability to video (and audio) record something hands-free. For example, if you’re skiing, driving a car or motorcycle, or playing sports you can wear things and not have to worry about carrying around a camera.
For the most part, the gadget works well. It’s easy to use–there are only two buttons–and it’s easy to plug it into the PC and fairly quickly see the Quicktime movie.
There are a few things, however, that you may want to consider before purchasing this unit. My first reaction when I pulled it out of the box was uh-oh. The sunglasses feel cheap. I’ve been known to drop my MP3 player about every 10th time I play it, so I don’t know how long these things will last. Maybe they’re sturdier than they feel, but, honestly, they don’t feel like they’re high quality.
There’s also not a low battery indicator. That’d be nice to have.
Don’t even think about using them inside unless you have an additional lighting source. These are primarily for outdoor use.
For me, the most troubling aspect about these glasses is the record button. It might just be my unit, but I had to check each and every time to make sure that when I pushed it it was actually recording. It’s kind of hinky. Sometimes I’d have to push it several times. The same thing is true when I try to stop the recording. If I were to use them as spyglasses, this would sure put a cramp in my style.
Overall, they’re fun. I’ve enjoyed them and will continue to play with them.
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by Schwartz on April 24, 2010 - 6:40 am
I spent a few days using these glasses and have been ok with the results. The video quality is just acceptable but given that it is crammed into a pair of glasses I can live with it. The camera likes lots of light but these are sunglasses after all so I guess that is to be expected. You can get a good amount of video on the built in memory.
I do have some problems and worries though.
- The recorded audio is not very loud. When playing back the video it is hard to hear other people talking.
- The glasses feel really cheap. I do not feel that these will be around for the long run.
- The controls and indicators leave a lot to be desired. With the delays in turning off and on and recording you sometimes have to try a few times to get things right.
- Charging and battery life is a big guess. With no charge or battery indicator you just have to guess when it is done or dead. The instructions say not to leave on charge for extended amounts of time. This makes me think there is no charge controller.
- I think these glasses are way overpriced for what you get. They might be worth $50.
Rating: 3 / 5