Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8
Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8 Review: Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8 is 
OK overall, but I would like to see more on this type of camera: Pros: - sensitivity level “calls all phones” when the baby wakes up/makes noise and activates the call - call button to communicate with other phones, you can call spouse from the baby room Cons: - not a good resolution, not live video. A snapshot every 2seconds (it has another setting for faster refresh but the quality is lower - not good at all at low light, it allows us to see our baby while he is sleeping and when he wakes up. I bought another one for our 2yr8mo old son and we can see if he is asleep/playing, etc. Overall good purchase.
Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8 Review: As the other reviewer mentioned, the picture quality is very poor, and the camera is useless in low light settings. So, as a baby monitor, it’s not the greatest of products out there. But, you can change the screen refresh rate, as well as sensitivity of the “ringer,” which does improve it somewhat the increased refresh rate, however, does reduce the already low quality image. I actually use this to monitor my pets for that purpose, it works out fine. Compared to a wireless camera to attach to your home wireless network, there are some drawbacks to a cordless-phone network camera: -Lack of low-light settings. Some wireless cameras even feature infrared these days. -No ability to move the camera remotely (although it does zoom). -No way to monitor from remote locations outside of the phone’s cordless range, as opposed to network attached cameras that can be accessed through the Web.
Product Features:
* 5.8 GHz Frequency-hopping spread spectrum FHSS technology
* Wireless monitoring camera(requires compatible base unit and handset, TGA571S
* Color LCD
* Call button included
* Wall mountable
Technical Details:
* Brand Name: Panasonic
* Model: KX-TGA573S
* Weight: 1.3 pounds
Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8 Description: The KX-TGA573S is an optional add-on digital camera for the Panasonic KX-TG5761S, KX-TG5771S, KX-TG5766S and Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8 GHz GigaRange Multi-Handset Cordless Phone Systems and will only work with one of those systems. The KX-TGA571S Full-Color handset is also required. Among the new and exciting advancements in Panasonic’s 2006 5.8 GHz expanable systems line is a the optional Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8 Digital Wireless Camera that can be used as a monitoring device to, for example, watch and listen to a sleeping baby in the nursery. The wireless camera can capture a full-motion video image of the subject for display on the KX-TGA571S handset’s 1.5-inch, high-resolution color LCD. The camera’s built-in microphone, speaker, sound detector and call button allow two-way communication with those in the monitored room.
Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8 Review: I bought Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8 camera primarily to use as a camera for monitoring kids. First off, the picture quality is bad. The resolution of the screen on the phone is low and the picture refreshes about once every 2 seconds or so. In addition, you cannot continuously monitor a room - the camera shuts off every 10 minutes and has to be “called again” to resume monitoring. If you pick sensor mode, the camera, along with sound, still shuts off, but you get an annoying “ring” if the mic in the camera picks up a sound it doesn’t automatically resume audio/video transfer, you have to connect again. So in short, you can’t use this thing as a baby monitor, and it wouldn’t be particularly good for the elderly either. It also requires good lighting in order to get any kind of viewable pic there goes night time monitoring. On the plus side, the phone is good good reception and features. Too bad about the camera though.
Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8 Review: As the other reviewer mentioned, the picture quality is very poor, and the camera is useless in low light settings. So, as a baby monitor, it’s not the greatest of products out there. But, you can change the screen refresh rate, as well as sensitivity of the “ringer,” which does improve it somewhat the increased refresh rate, however, does reduce the already low quality image. I actually use this to monitor my pets for that purpose, it works out fine. Compared to a wireless camera to attach to your home wireless network, there are some drawbacks to a cordless-phone network camera: Lack of low-light settings. Some wireless cameras even feature infrared these days. No ability to move the camera remotely (although it does zoom). No way to monitor from remote locations outside of the phone’s cordless range, as opposed to network attached cameras that can be accessed through the Web.
That said, the convenience is that you don’t need a computer/laptop to see the video. That, for me, is a big plus just a couple of buttons away from anywhere within the cordless phone range. I can be outside the house, and so long as I have the phone with me, I can see the video image any time. No need for extra gear: just the phone, which I use anyway. It also does work as an intercom, which is good for fun, but I haven’t sorted out what usefulness it really has. Overall, kind of a gimmick, but satisfied with the purchase. The phone system itself is a fantastic system.
Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8 Review: I’ve had this product for over a year now, and it has worked excellent for us. It has a adequately sensitive noise detector, it never misses a baby cry and rarely over activates. It’s handy to be able to use our phone set to monitor baby at the same time!
Price Range: $79 to $120