CONCLUSION

   The TV-IP310PI is not even close to being the perfect IP camera since the Ambarella A5s SoC doesn't produce the best possible image quality, certainly not what we'd expect from a 3 Megapixel model. Don't get us wrong, image/video quality is very good (sharp and smooth) especially for such a "tiny" IP camera, just not on par with some other and far more expensive 3MP IP cameras in the market. Ontop of that the TV-IP310PI lacks audio input/output like the more "advanced" models do and although Compro has followed the same path still it's a very important feature we feel that every IP camera in the market should offer. Also TRENDnet claims that the IR LEDs allow the camera to record up to 30m at night and as you can see from our pictures that seems to be correct (i do feel however that it's closer to 25m) although we've seen stronger illumination in the past. What surprised us the most however is the plethora of available features and settings offered by the web interface since i doubt anyone will ever get to use them all. Still it's always good to have more and in the case of the TV-IP310PI we really couldn't had asked for more.

   The somewhat sudden increase in popularity of IP cameras has allowed manufacturers to create affordable high performance models and the TV-IP310PI with its current price tag of USD169.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and 180Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk) is a bright example. True it's obviously not fit for the job if you're after a vandal-proof IP camera or one with many inputs/outputs for audio, video and alarms but for "regular/simple" use we all feel that it offers a great price/performance ratio with a wealth of available settings and features and that's why it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- 3MP CMOS Sensor
- Supports up to 2048x1536p @15fps
- IP66 Weatherproof Housing
- 30m Effective Night Vision
- Easy Installation
- Web Interface
- TRENDnetVIEW Pro Software
- Size
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- 15fps (30fps Is Ideal)
- Available Connectors (No Alarm, Video and Audio In/Out)