SNAPPY® VIDEO SNAPSHOT
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Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

No screwdriver, no slots...just plug the new Snappy Video Snapshot into the parallel port of your PC or laptop or your camcorder, VCR, or TV tuner. Moments later you will have the highest quality video image you've ever seen on a PC. To achieve this breakthrough in image quality, Play® invented a custom chip just for Snappy. This is the world's first High Definition video capture chip. This revolutionary technology lets Snappy create perfect video stills at record-breaking resolution. Snappy is the highest resolution video capture device ever created for any computer...at any price.

Image Save Resolution BMP SIZE JPEG SIZE
·   1500 x 1125
~5MB
~200K
·   640 x 480
~1MB
~50K
·   320 x 240
~250K
~30K

Colors: 16.8 million (24-bit)
Capture Pixel Size: 35 ns or 70 ns
Frequency Response: >12.5 MHz
Capture Modes: Field, Frame, or Multi-Frame
Video Input: Any NTSC video source
Warranty: Two (2) years
Dimensions: 2.5" (width) x 4.9" (length) x .85" (height)
Connectors: Two (2) RCA Video
One (1) DB25 Parallel
Innovative Hardware
  • Exclusive HD-1500 custom chip captures the highest video images ever; 1500-1125 in 16.8 million colors (24-bit)
  • Custom digital phase lock loop for flawless color reproduction
  • Advanced DC restore circuit for precisely accurate black levels, and more
Advanced Software
  • Unique software Time Base Corrector (TBC) stabilizes images for increased detail
  • Automatic gain control provides superior image contrast
  • Processes in YUV 4:2:2 (8:2:2 in high definition mode) for highest color accuracy
  • Adaptive comb filtering for razor sharp edges, and more
Snappy Grabs From Any Video Source
  • VCR, Camcorder, TV Tuner, Cable Box, Laserdisc player, Satellite Tuner
  • Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation, 3DO, CDI, Mavica or Xapshot still video camera
  • Security System

The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Howerver, Gateway 2000 assumes not responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be included in this document. In no event will Gateway 2000 be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.



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