TRENDnet TV-M7 Wireless IP Monitor Review

Trendet’s Internet Camera Monitor kit, which consists of a seven-inch LCD and a wireless IP (Internet Protocol) camera, is a versatile video-surveillance system that doubles as a networkable digital picture frame. In case you’re wondering what differentiates an IP camera from a web camera, the key is that a web camera relies on a PC to make its video available to a network. A web camera typically connects to a PC’s USB port, and it cannot operate properly without a host system. An IP camera is more or less a standalone device. It connects directly to your network and can be monitored directly—even over the Internet, if properly configured.

Although the LCD measures only 7 inches diagonally (with a 16:9 aspect ratio), it’s surrounded by a bezel that’s more than 1.5 inches wide. Trendnet includes a couple of cardboard borders, but these printed designs are only slightly less ugly than the eggshell-colored enclosure itself. (Oh well, at least they didn’t use faux wood.) The display comes with an adjustable foot, but can also be hung on the wall. It has built-in speakers and a line-out jack for connecting headphones or higher-quality powered speakers.

• Introduction
• Full Review – Features And Design
• Full Review – Testing And Conclusion
• Specifications