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"Ridiculously slow"
Version: iSpy 5.0.8
Pros
It's easy to setup and use. Has a great set of features that more than adequately meet my needs.
Cons
(I'm running it on a new computer, less than a year old, fresh Windows 7 64 install, and yet...)
It's slow. Really slow. The UI locks up constantly for no apparently reason. It's also very CPU intensive, which is surprising considering how little I'm actually asking it to do (record 1 frame every 6 seconds.)
It's not clear from the UI when it's idle and when your scheduled tasks are running, when it's recording and when it's not, etc. You really can't tell what it's doing right now, what task is scheduled next, or if a task is running.
Some other UI problems: I've yet to be able to select and delete an individual recording. I haven't found a way to resize the camera views, though that may be do to the biggest UI problem: the interface locks up every time you try to do anything! You have no idea if it's trying to carry out your request or if it's just decided to not respond for a little while. Clicking barely works, let alone click and drag to resize!Summary
It's easy to setup and it's loaded with features, which are also easy to understand and use.
The horrible performance, however, makes it virtually unusable in practice.
If there's an alternative, I'd love to hear it. This can't possibly be the best option available. -
"great program"
Version: iSpy 4.9.2
Pros
very easy to setup and use
Cons
not found any yet
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"Totally brilliant software"
Version: iSpy 4.2
Pros
Does anything you can think of and a whole load more besides.
Cons
Nothing that I can think of
Summary
I tried pretty much everything out there before trying ispy and wish i'd found it first, it just blows the competition out of the water.
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"32 out of 35 Five Star ratings is a Miracle!"
Version: iSpy 4.0.1
Pros
It's simple with CNET's Download Installer to try iSpy for yourself. If you don't want a Blekko toolbar for your browser you're still good peep. It's also super easy to become a CNET member: apparently any number of times. Join In and take DeveloperInABox down.
Cons
How many people work at the iSpy office? I find it sheerly oddsome that all but 3 of the preceding reviewers could not come up with a single con-like suggestion to help iSpy become better than whatever it is. No one asked for fancy file format support, or larger easy-to-read menu fonts, or better Firefox integration, or anything but a surreal glow. Odd? Hmm,
Summary
Guys, this is just the pre-game... -Once we're at the software convention, watch your back at all times.
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"not a real free product"
Version: iSpy 3.4.3
Pros
lots of features
Cons
free features are too minimal and to view online cost a monthly fee. set up is not for the novice user and difficult to understand
Summary
would be worth it if the free version allowed online viewing
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"One of the best Webcam Software"
Version: iSpy 3.4.3
Pros
Its easy to operate and very user friendly
Cons
Can't find any thing
Summary
Its really a good software that i completely satisfied. It gives the best investment. I highly recommend this to all my friends.
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"Works just like it needs to"
Version: iSpy 3.4.3
Pros
Easy to get started this is my 1st time messing with a webcam (Haven't really needed one)
Cons
Just now finding the time to play with it and trying to get a cam on another comp. here in the house is tricky for the 1st timer.
Summary
I would most surely recommend this.
it's working out better all the time !
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"Makes computing fun"
Version: iSpy 3.2.9
Pros
There are a lot of programmes out there that are incredibly useful, however in their usefulness and practicality, they forget to include anything fun. This tool, however, can be used just as easily for both.
Cons
None, it's brilliant
Summary
The concept overall allows for great functionality - security, monitoring and surveillance are of the utmost importance in today's society, and this lets you do that. You can then share with others and make it incredibly useful, especially with the online management aspect. But on the flipside it also has a lot of fun that goes with it. The idea behind it allows you to play around with your webcam, making it fun as well as useful.
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"Full to the brim with awesome"
Version: iSpy 3.2.9
Pros
This is such a clever concept for a piece of software! I really feel that it advances the scope for technology in general, the idea to turn your computer or laptop into a safety device is brilliant, and the email alerts mean I have no need to worry
Cons
None, at all.
Summary
I really like this. It is really clever, and the developer has made a concept real that would just be a dream a matter of a few years ago. Really, cutting edge stuff
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"All you could want right here"
Version: iSpy 3.2.9
Pros
This is pretty good, it has many different features that you can use in order to customise it for yourself, giving it a somewhat individual experience for each person. The fact it updates so frequently is also a really good thing
Cons
None really, it does exactly what it says, and if there is anything more you want from it, it is likely to be in an update soon
Summary
Overall is really good, it is really useful and personal, whilst the frequent updates make it something that can be constantly improved, meaning it has scope and capacity to only get better in the long run, especially through user feedback
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