D-Link Cloud Surveillance Network Camera 1200 (DCS-942L), Night Vision, VGA Resolution, Video Storage with microSD slot, Wireless N/Fast Ethernet, mydlink enabled D-Link Cloud Surveillance Network Camera 1200 (DCS-942L), Night Vision, VGA Resolution, Video Storage with microSD slot, Wireless N/Fast Ethernet, mydlink enabled

Pros: Camera is decent enough, black and white.
Software is workable.
Connected to internet and router easily enough.
iPhone app works.

Cons: Motion detection can only send to email or ftp which doesn't help much. I want it to "words with friends" style iPhone alert if there is motion. The iphone app is VERY barebones and while functional, disconnects often. Honestly I wouldnt need to use it much but they get to pay for streaming since the motion detection doesnt even send me a decent alert. The camera hardware seems decent, but the swivel isn't tight so the camera drifts either up or down depending on how you have it oriented. I will need to tape it in place once I get a permanent spot for it.

Other Thoughts: They could take this camera, and their web product and with a couple grand worth of development cost, have a REALLY super good product. They just need to invest more, and have some good people work on their products. I bought this product to see if I want more, but at this time I don't. The product is simply just too barebones for me. Once the web interface is improved considerably, I will be purchasing more though.

Pros: This is an update to my previous review (wish they could be edited). I purchased newer version of the camera with the latest firmware and the whole process of setup and operation works so much better! The camera quality is just okay. I may return it and get the DCS-2132L which is HD.

Cons: The IR lights glow red when it is dark, which doesn't make the camera very stealthy.

Other Thoughts: Like I said don't buy DLINK products until 6 months after they are released otherwise they can be problematic.

Pros: Nice features. H.264

Cons: I could not get there Active-X software installed, which I assumed is neede to view the camera from a web browser. I did everything that was suggested (checked Acitve-X controls and disabled firewall)and still no luck. I was able to connect to camera using the IP address and downloaded and updated to the latest firmware (V1.12) to see if that helped and it just ended up ruining it. The firmware installed but I lost all the configuration pages!

Other Thoughts: After owning several D-link products there downfall has always been there software. New products are not thoroughly tested and early software feels like betaware. My advice is wait at least 6 months for them to get the bugs out and read the advice of people that own the product before you decide to buy. Sorry to say I read the reviews AFTER my experience and found tons of reviewers with similar problems (also on the similar DCS-932L).

Pros: None.

Cons: Online-based software is junk.

Other Thoughts: I bought one of these at Fry's. Try as I might, I couldn't get the "cloud" based configuration software to work. Every time I tried to configure the motion sensing, a "Loding" (yes, that's what it said) graphic would come up, followed by the old IE "page cannot be found". There is nothing wrong with my connection, browser, or machine. I tried this several times. If manufacturers are going to be lemmings and jump on the "cloud" bandwagon by placing all the basic software functionality there, they should make sure it's rock solid. This kind of junk make this camera unusable.

Pros: Seems these new things always have buggy software, fair enough, I can tolerate some glitches to get the latest hotness.

Good stuff that works: #1 h264 encoding, #2 multiple streams and (3) good apps to view via ipad/ios.

New product only on firmware v 1.01, so its bound to get better! Buy it now and avoid being stuck with mjpg inefficiencies.

Some comments about the nylon pivot ball on the stand (which really isn't that bad unless you plan to be moving the camera around a lot). Note that this screws into a standard 1/4 -20 hole on the back of the camera, so if you don't like the stand, just buy a mini tripod. Otherwise the stock stand is fine.

In the box: AC adapter has a very long power cable (>10ft) which is nice. Also comes with a flat ethernet cable in matching white. Nice touch.

Cons: Good stuff that should work, but may be a bit buggy: Passive IR Motion detection seems too sensitive.

SD Card recording -- mostly works but had to reset a couple times to get it going (see dlink forums).

Auto switching from daylight mode to IR mode happens too soon for some folks taste (still enough light in room), and the threshold is not adjustable. Picture, however, is fine either way.

Needed to use IE (vs Firefox) for web admin interface, due to some conflict w/ java, active x and firefox and possibly VLC.

Good stuff that should be easier/more flexible: Email uploading should be able to check email settings to confirm they work. Email of multiple still shots could consolidate to 1 email instead of (for example) 6.

Mydlink (online service to find and view your cameras via webpage) setup should be able to be done from webadmin page on the camera, and not require re-running the install software every time you hard reset the camera...

Other Thoughts: My dlink online service is pretty cool and works well, although there aren't many "features." iPad, iPhone apps work. Might be nice to add non-d-link cameras to service (or pc/laptop based webcams)...

SD Card recording needs to be tightened up. Had trouble getting it running, but finally got it to work. Would be nice if it could be accessed via ftp/samba share etc. Maybe it can be, but I haven't seen instructions.

A couple of FYI's: The IR illuminating LEDS glow red when on. Doesn't bother me, but reduces the stealthyness. Can shut off the power/activity leds on the back, nice. Switching to/from night mode makes an audible click. This is due to the IR filter being mechanically flipped. Filter allows daylight mode to have truer colors. Can stream up to 640x480 30fps in h264. Multiple profiles for streaming vs saving to sd card, vs jpg.

Cool kit. I hear D-link customer service can be helpful getting you going if you aren't tech-y. Advanced features may require m