Night Owl NOPEN-4GB-B 640 x 480 MAX Resolution Executive Camera Pen with Pre-installed 4GB of Memory

Pros: looks nice

Cons: doesn't work.

Other Thoughts: I followed the instructions carefully, charged the unit 4 hours as directed for a first use - the yellow led came on to show charging in progress, then tried to record a video. Nothing. The record led will not come on and there was no file in the device's memory. RMA time!!!!

Pros: Product was shipped quickly

Cons: Pen does not work. plugged into USB port and battery
charged. No pop up screen appeared when charged.
Could not turn pen off with out using the reset button.

Other Thoughts: Pen does not show blue light when camera is charged.
Plugged in to USB port and no pop up screen appears.

Manufacturer Response:

Please refer to the How-To videos for "How to charge the camera pen" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiorSAXg9PI) and "How to record, back up and delete videos" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOT81bOB1qk). Not every computer will have a pop-up screen, this will depend on the settings of the computer. If you are using the charging cable, try to plug the pen directly into the computer or if you are plugging the pen directly into the computer, try to use the charging cable.

If you are still experiencing any issues, please contact our 24/7 technical phone support (call 1-866-390-1303 or email support@nightowlsp.com) to better assist you.

Pros: Black ink.

Cons: Day one I follow instructions and charge it up, set time, and once done time to try it out.
The thing doesn't even work. Maybe 10% chance of even turning on.
Now it doesn't turn on at all. I wouldn't recommend buying it. Now I have to try and deal with manufacturer for RMA days and haven't heard from them so good luck if you risk buying this thing.

Manufacturer Response:

Please be sure that the pen is completely charged before the initial use (Charge for a full 8 hours). Once the pen is completely charged, you should be able to record videos. Please refer to the How-To video for "How to record, back up and delete videos" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOT81bOB1qk).

If you are still experiencing any issues, please contact our 24/7 technical phone support (call 1-866-390-1303 or email support@nightowlsp.com) to better assist you. They will respond to emails within 24 hours of the email.

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How to record, back up and del|

Pros: Compact form factor

Cons: Poor Quality, frequently have to reset, USB doesn't always charge. Complete failed in less than 3 months of infrequent use

Manufacturer Response:

If you are using the charging cable, try to plug the pen directly into the computer or if you are plugging the pen directly into the computer, try to use the charging cable. If the camera pen does not record any more videos, please be sure to transfer the videos to a computer and delete the videos from the pen to maximize the recording space.

If you are still experiencing any issues, please contact our 24/7 technical phone support (call 1-866-390-1303 or email support@nightowlsp.com) to better assist you.

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How to back up / delete videos|

Pros: The pen writes decently.

Cons: Does not record for more than about 10 seconds. Press the button, light comes on, begins recording. Cuts off after 10 seconds or so.

Other Thoughts: Useless.

Manufacturer Response:

If the camera pen does not record anymore videos, please be sure to transfer the videos to a computer and delete the videos from the pen to maximize the recording space. The camera pen will automatically shut down when memory card is full.

Our technical phone support can assist you with all of the technical related questions that you may have regarding the product. The technical support team will respond to your email(s) within 24 hours.

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How-To Record Video|

Pros: This is great deal for a camera security pen, bought it for 28.00 dollars. No battery needed just plug into your computer and charge. Not too bulky just average 'executive' pen.

Cons: when recording the light is on and is like telling people around you "hey everyone I am using this pen to record you', but this problem can easily overcome by shorting the led light of the pen-ofcourse you need to be good with circuit first.

Other Thoughts: great pen and great price

Pros: fair quality of image of sound.

Cons: light of indicator is too bright, which is not feasible for use.

Pros: None really. RMA'd

Cons: Overpriced, identical product at Amazing on for under $20 shipped and comes with AC charger. Time/date setting per manual does not work. Night Owl manufacturer tech support useless. No response to email. Newegg did not refund shipping.

Other Thoughts: I spent hours with Night owl support wasting time. They don't even have one of these to try to replicate. Time setting procedure in manual IS WRONG! After many hours, I figured out how to do it.

Manufacturer Response:

The manuals have been re-written so that you, the consumer, will better understand the information from changing the date and time to how to record. We have also created How-To videos on how to use the camera pen from beginning to end.

Our technical phone support can assist you with all of the technical related questions that you may have regarding the product. The technical support team will respond to your email(s) within 24 hours.

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NOPEN-4GB-B|

Pros: good quality pic, sound recording also good

Cons: a little big, it's pretty covert while you keep it in your pocket