The Green Head - Latest Comments About Estes Astrovision - Digital Video Rocket

Comment by: Brad Isbell

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:52:37 -0500

While I haven't tested this rocket with Vista, I have figured out solutions to many of the other problems with this rocket, and put together a site with information. http://www.musatcha.com/articles/estesastrovision.phpThere I have instructions for getting the video off of it. The software that comes with the rocket is very unclear, and not intuitive. Hopefully those instructions will help.Another note, the video resolution is 320x240. Only the still images are at 640x480 resolution. Also, expect 4-5 fps during video usage.

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Comment by: Grandpappybear

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:05:24 -0500

If it's not compatable with the dominating software then it's useless and unsaleable to me. Sounded like it would have been fun to get one and try it. Too bad!

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Comment by: Maurice

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:01:13 -0500

Well well well...just found out that the software is not Vista compatible. That is bad for Este...I will NOT ever buy from them anymore.... I have been buying for many many years... To make it compatible with Vista would not require a huge effort.... it's a simple piece of software...

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Comment by: Michael Jennings

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:35:14 -0500

Hi,I just want to let you know that the Estes AstroVision rocket is not Window Vista compatible. In fact, Sandra at Estes customer service says "At this time none of our products are Vista compatible and we do not offer a "patch." Estes has known about this problem for quite some time and is not honoring their policy of a one year warranty against manufactures defects. Websters Dictionary describes defect as "Lack of something necessary for completeness." Sandra goes on to say "I understand the item was purchased in November 2007, if the store is not willing to refund your money due to a return policy they have, perhaps they will offer you a store credit? This product was created prior to the "Vista" program, therefore it is not compatible with the Vista program." On the AstroVision box it list minimum requirements. These minimum requirements are met by everyone running the Vista program.Just thought you should know. Email correspondence is available upon request.Michael Jennings

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Comment by: Paul Lavin

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:54:42 -0500

This is a fantastic new launch set. Estes earlier Oracle Digital Video rocket was/is great. Oracle is a big rocket that goes 750 feet in the air with lots of whoosh from D engines and takes 30 seconds of video. But the Oracle does NOT have a launch pad or launch controller so lots of people weren't best pleased with all the extras they had to buy.The Astrovision Launch Set solves that problem! 12 seconds of video is probably just fine since the Astrovision only gets half as high on smaller (and cheaper) engines. The snap shot mode is cool, too, and replaces the aging AstroCam with its nearly obsolete 110 film cartridge (that needs developing and printing). But ye olde AstroCam is still the least expensive option for pix from "outer space".Astrovision is at a great price point for Christmas giving, too. I've already ordered mine!

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