Aiptek Inc.

Advanced Intelligent Personal Technologies (AIPTEK) is a firm that produces digital equipment. The company was founded in 1997 when it began producing a line of graphical tablets, which are used to transfer drawings to a computer. AIPTEK is based in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Today, AIPTEK produces many lines of digital cameras, digital video cameras and several other digital products that can perform multiple tasks.

Cameras

AIPTEK is known for producing various cameras that can perform a multitude of tasks. They are often labeled "5-in-one" or "6-in-one" or "hybrid" cameras with features including (but not limited to): still photography, video recording, mp3 playback, voice annotation, memory card reader / portable storage, web camming and digital video recording (with audio/video in support) and video playback.

AIPTEK also produces and/or sells digital cameras of a more professional grade, including waterproof cameras. These cameras cost considerably more than their budget models, but seem to follow a higher quality performance standard.

In early 2007 AIPTEK released a digital camcorder that records in 720p High Definition, called the "Go-HD," which is currently being sold on AIPTEK's website for $249.99. This price was about $400 cheaper than Sanyo's digital 720p model. However, Sanyo's digital HD camcorders have fallen in price over the past few months to match the price of the AIPTEK models.

Night Vision

AIPTEK also offers budget night vision devices which have fewer advanced features than other night vision products. [ [http://www.aiptek.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=FT95&Category_Code=NV&Store_Code=AS Famous Trails® "Night Force" Night Vision Scope w/ 5x Image Magnification: Aiptek Shop ] ]

Pen Cams

AIPTEK is believed to have pioneered Pen Cam-style cameras. Such devices can now be found in large department and electronic stores, but are not usually made by AIPTEK.

Graphics Tablets

AIPTEK also manufactures a range of graphics tablets.

upport of Internet Communication

AIPTEK is a strong proponent of economical, cost-effective communication, and supports the notion that the quality of life can be advanced through communications over the internet. [http://www.aiptek.com/about.htm AIPTEK's about page] ]

AIPTEK claims to have been granted more than 100 international patents [http://www.aiptek.com.tw/english/about/about.htm] and has expressed intentions to become a corporate leader in communications. 2]

Interpolation Controversy

AIPTEK often advertises some newer cameras with 8 or 12 megapixels -- measurements which are derived from the interpolation of images taken with a prototype camera. The actual image sensor resolution of AIPTEK's budget cameras is closer to 3-5 megapixels.

Free Gifts

AIPTEK often sells cameras with several free gifts, ranging from extra lithium ion batteries to miniature plush teddybears.Other free items offered include (or have included): digital watches, headphones, wireless camera remote controls, and more.

External links

* [http://www.aiptek.com.tw Aiptek Asia]
* [http://www.aiptek.de Aiptek Europe]
* [http://www.aiptek.com Aiptek USA]

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