Best Reviewed
Baby Monitors
- Best digital baby monitor Philips Avent SCD510 DECT Baby Monitor *Est. $100
- Basic baby monitor Sony BabyCall Nursery Monitor NTM-910YLW *Est. $40
- Video baby monitor Summer Infant Day & Night Handheld Color Video Monitor *Est. $140
- Movement monitor Angelcare Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor *Est. $85
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Basic baby monitor
- Sensitivity
- Battery life
- Good sound quality and clarity
- 27 channels
- Parent unit beeps excessively
- Susceptible to interference, eavesdropping
Professional reviews for the Sony BabyCall Nursery Monitor NTM-910YLW baby monitor are very good, and owners generally agree. However, this 900 MHz analog monitor is still susceptible to interference and accidental eavesdropping because it operates on the same frequency used by other electronics (like cordless phones) and other baby monitors (which could pick up sound from the Sony monitor). If you want something that prevents accidental eavesdropping and eliminates interference from other electronics, we found the best reviews for the Philips Avent SCD510 DECT Baby Monitor (*Est. $100) which operates on the little-used 1.9 GHz DECT frequency. Still, for the low price and excellent features, reviewers say that the BabyCall is a stellar buy. The 27 channel options mean that users are bound to find one that works with little static in their home. Plus, the model features rechargeable batteries and an out-of-range indicator.
The Sony BabyCall Nursery Monitor NTM-910YLW baby monitor gets good coverage in both professional and owner-written reviews. ConsumerReports.org includes this model in their test-based comparative review, and the baby-gear book "Baby Bargains" devotes a section to Sony's baby monitors as well. There are some good user reviews of the Sony BabyCall Nursery Monitor NTM-910YLW on sites like Epinions.com and Viewpoints.com, but Amazon.com offers by far the best selection with over 800 posts.
Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
In this report, the editors at ConsumerReports.org compare nine audio monitors and three audio/video monitors, and summarize their findings. Monitors were tested for interference, ease of use, battery life and range. Interestingly, editors say parents can consider skipping a baby monitor, especially if the nursery is near the master bedroom, or if a family lives in a smaller sized home. The BabyCall NTM-910 is one of the tested models.
Review: Ratings: Baby Monitors, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
2. Babble.com
This is one of the best, most recent reviews we found of baby monitors. Here, author Kate Bayless calls the Sony baby monitor the Best Analog monitor due to its good sound quality, water-resistant parent unit and voice-activated sensor. The one drawback to this review is that it is dated; it hasn't been updated since 2010.
Review: Babble Best Picks: Audio Monitors, Kate Bayless
3. Baby BargainsDetails/Subscribe
In their bestselling book, Denise and Alan Fields offer an assessment of Summer Infant baby monitors along with other brands. Ratings are based on feedback from parents who own the monitors, plus scores on manufacturer reputation and customer service. The Sony BabyCall NTM-910 is one of the discussed baby monitors.
Review: Chapter 7: Around the House: Monitors, Diaper Pails, Safety and More, Denise Fields and Alan Fields, Ninth Edition, 2011
4. Amazon.com
With more than 800 owner-written reviews for the Sony BabyCall NTM-910, Amazon.com is an excellent source of ratings and information on how this baby monitor performs under everyday conditions. Customers posting here give the BabyCall NTM-910 a very good overall rating including a large majority of perfect scores.
Review: Sony NTM-910 900 MHz BabyCall Nursery Monitor, Contributors to Amazon.com
5. Epinions.com
Epinions.com doesn't have the volume of reviews that Amazon.com does, but there are enough posts about the Sony BabyCall NTM-910 baby monitor to make a visit worthwhile. Marks here reflect those on Amazon.com -- a high average rating -- and owners are especially positive about the BabyCall's excellent signal clarity.
Review: Sony 900 MHz BabyCall Nursery Monitor NTM 910 Reviews, Contributors to Epinions.com
Viewpoints.com has a few owner-written reviews of the Sony BabyCall NTM-910 and, while scores here are a bit higher than those on Amazon.com and Epinions.com, posts are balanced enough to be useful. Contributors here especially like the Sony baby monitor's durability and long battery life.
Review: Sony NTM-910 900 MHz BabyCall Nursery Monitor, Contributors to Viewpoints.com
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