The Companys dream one of the wearable device now launched the Looxcie 2. As you see the picture, the camcorder is now slimmed down than the previous model and it is about the half of its size and 20 percent lighter than the original one but it still packs the same life-casting capabilities, including support for Looxcies iOS and Android companion apps. You can also get the Bluetooth hands-free support, 480p video recording, four hours battery life, and support for some new accessories let you to attach the camera with the cap or a helmet. The device will cost you $179 for base model, $199 for enough space for ten hours of video. For more details read the press release.
Here is the Press Release
Looxcie Launches the Looxcie 2 Wearable Camcorder
New Compact Form Factor and Adjustable Fit Allows for Anytime, Anywhere Use with Optional Attachment Accessories
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Looxcie, Inc. makers of the first wearable mobile-connected video cam, announced today the launch of Looxcie 2, its sleek new video cam. With an entirely new design, Looxcie 2 weighs 20 percent less and is almost half the size of the original while maintaining full battery capacity and all video capture and social media sharing features. New attachment accessories provide users with a variety of ways to wear and use Looxcie 2: snugly over the ear, on helmets, caps and more.
Looxcie 2 comes in two configurations: up to 10 hours of video storage and up to 5 hours of video storage, available for $199 and $179 (MSRP) on www.looxcie.com. The companion Looxcie smartphone apps can be downloaded for free from the Android’s Marketplace or iPhone’s App Store.
Looxcie 2’s unique design allows for a hands-free point-of-view experience. When a memorable moment occurs that is worth preserving or sharing, the instant clip button automatically rewinds, captures and saves the moment as a permanent clip, which can be instantly shared to sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. And with the updated LooxcieMoments smartphone companion app, users can now choose between either 320p or 480p video quality. Software and firmware upgrades are compatible with the original Looxcie.
“With Looxcie we gave people a way to capture video and share instantly, ensuring that they wouldn’t miss the best part of a shot,” said Looxcie CEO, Romulus Pereira. “Looxcie 2 takes this seamless experience a huge leap forward by giving people the flexibility to wear Looxcie in whatever way is convenient to them so they can catch that killer jump, swing or slam dunk and still share it out over social media in a single click.”
Product Details:
Looxcie 2 utilizes a dual processor system for simultaneous video capture and wireless communication. The Looxcie’s video processor software maximizes battery life and optimizes video for viewing, editing and sharing on mobile devices.
Additional Product Features & Specs:
Adjustable fit for comfort
Lightweight: 22g (less than 1 oz.)
Clips stored as MP4 files
Up to 5 or 10 hours of video storage (depending on model)
User selectable video capture in 320p or 480p
Instant clip creation and sharing to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
Looxcie companion apps for iOS and Android: LooxcieMoments and LooxcieCam
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and eSCO for up to 10 meters range
Bluetooth Hands Free Profile 1.5 for telephone calls
365mAh Li Polymer battery for up to 4 hours of continuous video recording RoHS compliant manufacturer
DSP noise reduction optimized for enhanced audio
About Looxcie
Looxcie, Inc. is the creator of the first mobile-connected wearable video cam that allows people the freedom to be active participants in the moments they’re recording and to share them on the go. Looxcie videos can be clipped, saved, viewed and instantly shared via the smartphone. Founded in 2008, Looxcie is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.
