Whether it be for security purposes, baby-monitoring or even recording your next YouTube video, the new IP50 & IP50W Compro VideoMate Indoor Fixed Network Cameras may just be what you are looking for. As you can probably guess by its name the IP50W features wireless technology that provides you with more flexible mounting options. Both cameras capture decent video with capability to record up to 30 frames per second at 640 x 480 resolution. I’ve added the full press release for you below to get all the juicy details.
Hoping that Compro will send me one to review in the next couple of weeks 
Hi Sharon!
Press Release for Compro VideoMate Indoor Fixed Camera (IP50W & IP50)
Oct. 2009 - Compro Technology, a leading manufacture of PC-TV and digital audio/video products, extends its product line to the network video security area with the introduction of the Network Camera – VideoMate IP50/IP50W series.
Whether it is for the home or office, the IP50 series provides the ideal cost-effective & easy-to-install solution, iWizard installer. The latest iWizard installer provides step-by-step introduction to set up all your indoor fixed camera requirements. Compro creates the own iDDNS server and service for using the dynamic IP users, and register as iDDNS.org., users don’t have register the iDDNS service from DynDNS. The real-time MPEG-4 video compression format has a compact recording file size, which provides a higher level of video capture and performance, along with lower storage costs. The VideoMate IP50 series is equipped with a built-in speaker, microphone, smart motion detection, and digital I/O for external sensor and alarm (2 In/1 Out). A wireless version of this product will also be available.
With the bundled ComproView IP video management software users can manage up to 32 network cameras, at the same time! The numerous built-in intelligent detection tools are capable of handling multiple individual channel customizations and event triggered alarm functions. In addition, ComproView’s information management and data search capabilities are both efficient and effective, with a comprehensive backup system built into the software. On the Mobile end, VideoMate IP50/IP50W series offers PC/NB/Cellphone/PDA/NetTop/MID Web browser support via MJPEG mode (video only) on wide range  of PC, NB, Mobil Phone, PDA, Nettop, MID devices to view the IP camera video to provide real-time viewing of the scene.
Key features
- 1/4″ CMOS progressive scan VGA sensor
- Supports real-time MPEG-4 and MJPEG compression (Dual Codec)
- Supports simultaneous dual streams
- Image frame rate is up to 30 frames per second at 640×480 resolution
- Smart motion detection
- Two way audio with built-in MIC and speaker
- Compro exclusive iDDNS service for dynamic IP and desktop shortcut create.
- Support UPnP (universal plug and play)
- Support 10/100 802.3/Ethernet
- Built-in 802.11b/g WLAN (IP50W only)
- Digital I/O for External Sensor and Alarm(2 In/1 Out)
- Installer provides the easy-to-use and step-by-step iWizard installer to quick link and setup the IP camera.
- Remote monitoring through internet via PC/NB/Cellphone/PDA/NetTop/MID Web browser support via MJPEG mode (video only) on wide range  of PC, NB, Mobil Phone, PDA, Nettop, MID devices to view the IP camera video anytime, anywhere, anyplace.
- Bundled with powerful 32-channel surveillance software — VideoMate ComproView
Read more at the Compro Website.
Yes it’s true. There is technology out there that will allow you to keep an eye on your house via your iPhone or Blackberry. How does one do this? With the Compro IP530 / IP530W (W is wireless enabled) Network Camera. This situation is ideal when you’ve got a babysitter taking care of the kids or if you’re on holiday and want to make sure that there aren’t any uninvited visitors at your place. It’s amazing what we can do with technology these days!
