Are there any special software benefits, ie, photo, video?
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Hi Daniel, yes there are software bennies. Starting with Sony Vaio assist which is invaluable when the computer crashes. Also voice and gesture control both of which work fairly well. I don't do a lot of Skype apps and have disabled the camera for security reasons. In general, other than the crappy hinges and really really poor warranty support this little laptop is quite useable. However I'm an IT person with a shop full of tools and a few certs under my belt. If you're not ready to work on a physical device then buy another brand. Look for a laptop with centrally mounted metal hinges and do some homework on waranty support too. Good luck and may the shwartz be with you. t
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You can access the camera through a web browser and set it up-- no software needed. Once it's set up, you do not need a computer running any software for it to record, save, caption motion, email, etc. You do need some sort of network storage (NAS drive) of course. The camera comes with a small CDROM which has a few utilities which you do not need, and two rudimentary security programs that can be used to watch recorded videos of multiple cameras. They are not very good and you will probably want to get other software for that purpose. The documentation on the CD isn't great, but it works. It's broken English, but understandable.
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What's the good effect? Is there an advantage in the image or resolution improvement?
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You don't need software. Just plug it in like a jump drive and copy the video and picture files off of it and on to your computer.
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well i do not know becuase i have purchased this camer long time ago. but i think what you have mentioned is included i believe is the software
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Yes. I've loaded and used this software on my windows 7 computer for over a year. every feature that I've needed functions seamlessly. I use it to edit photographs for engineerinig and metalurgy work. I have not used the more "artsy" features, but I'm confident in what I have done, that it will perform as designed. No worries, no regrets Good software.
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Sorry don't really, know. What I do know is that after initally working with windows xp, the software started using the laptops built in camera as the video source rather than the inspection camera. As of yet I have not been able to make it go back to the inspection camera. While it worked it worked well, other than it is a little floppy, so when you put it in a small hole, it is somewhat hard to control direction.
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To my knowledge, there is not. You will need to buy a product key for each. Which cost the amount of the software.
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I can't say for sure if the software will work, but that won't matter, if you're planning on getting some kind of extra software you will be fine. You'll be able to get the video on to the computer no problem.
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Yes, no probs with installation 8.1. Snapshots good... Have not tried video feature yet.. Good bang for buck so far.
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I haven't really searched for software for AVI thumbnails. If I come across something I will post it.
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i am not sure i do beleave it did NOT come with software but i will look for some
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Yes, mine came with several software programs that I hadn't been exposed to in the past. Programs like Evernote, ClearFi photo, ClearFi media, Cyberlink expresso media are some new ones. Plus the option for installing some very useful standard one, like Skype and Webcam software. I would think that each new series of laptops probably has it's own set of software though.
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yes. easily loads your pictures and videos and also gives you the option to delete all media from camera after downloading which I love because I don't have to go back and delete them myself.
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You do not need software for viewing, that can be done through a web-browser. You can record video to a Micro-SD card (up to 64GB) without any additional software through the built-in Micro-SD slot. Further recording would require recording software or an NVR (Network Video Recorder).
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Nothing beyond the on camera display crop, red eye, etc...you need a separate program if you want to do any significant tweaking
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No, was not very impressed with the software it's limited to just tweaking pics and not the most user friendly configuration.