D-Link Launches 3 in 1 Multi-Purpose High Resolution Digital Camera

D-Link today launched its DSC-350 Multi-purpose Digital Camera with a high speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. The D-Link DSC-350 is actually a three-in-one solution that combines the features of a digital still capture camera with a digital video camera and a PC digital web camera wrapped in one convenient pocket size camera. With twice as much imaging as any other digital camera in its class, the D-Link DSC-350 can store up to 500 still images or up to 4.5 minutes of video. The USB interface makes it easy to connect the D-Link digital camera to a PC to download stored images or video. Then the user can switch to WebCam mode and capture images, create video e-mails, and videoconference directly from the PC.
"Easy to use, high quality digital photography just became affordable," said Steven Joe President of D-Link. "With 1024 X 768 resolution and 8 megabytes of flash memory, this new digital camera really delivers at $129."

The D-Link DSC-350 includes 8 megabytes of Flash memory, and has multiple still capture resolution settings, which range from up to 1024x768 resolution for high quality digital still images to 640x480, 320x240, and 160x120. The DSC-350 also supports video with 24-Million colors at 30 Frames per second by using the high bandwidth of USB, and advanced light-sensing technology. As a fully contained unit, no video capture card or additional hardware is necessary. The unit simply attaches via a standard USB type A connector to a PC or downstream USB hub, and sits on the monitor or desk top with its tilt-swivel base.

The DSC-350 is bundled with powerful digital photo/video editing and video conferencing software that lets users print, store, share, edit, e-mail, or even post the captured memories to the Web. The MGI Photosuite III SE software allows easy editing and modification of digital photos. Motion video editing software is also included, MGI Videowave III, which allows robust video capture and editing features that allow users to combine video clips, add sound, and save them to preferred storage media or to publish the images on the Internet. The DSC-350 runs under Microsoft NetMeeting for videoconference calls over the Internet or phone line.

The DSC-350 ships complete, providing a tilt-swivel base, tripod socket, handy carrying case, wrist strap, USB cable and all the necessary hardware and software for a user to begin making digital photos and videos immediately. Software is included to upload digital photos or record digital video directly to a PC to edit, save to hard drive or floppy disk, e-mail, or print. The D-Link DSC-350 can hold up to 145 still images in its highest resolution (1024 x 768) or 4 minutes of video on its 8MB of flash memory. The still images are saved in JPG format, and the video is saved in AVI and MPG format for maximum compatibility with most Microsoft Windows applications. Also, the DSC-350 draws power directly from the USB bus making it ideal for use with a laptop or other portable computer.

Price and Availability
The D-Link DSC-350 is available now through authorized retail, reseller, and distribution partners at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP of $129. The DSC-350 Digital Camera comes with a Lifetime Warranty and absolutely FREE Technical Support including driver updates. www.dlink.com.

Source: D-Link