Features

VP+

VP++

VPCorder

Remarks

Is it a truly stand-alone
answering machine?

No

No

No

Sorenson just released their
software feature called "Missed
Calls", but it is not an answering
machine. It is being like a Caller ID.

Is it an answering machine controller
to control between the incoming
videophone call and external
recording device such as VCR?

Yes

Yes

Yes

The whole concept of using the
controller is to allow the caller to
leave a message visually on a
recording tape.

Number of rings before answering?

4

4

0

VP+ takes the time to start the
recording device to capture the
incoming call such as Caller ID
on the screen before answering
the call that is after the 4th rings.

Does it show up Caller ID IP display
on recording tape such as VCR?

Yes

Yes

No

Time limit per answering session
before it hangs up on the caller?

2 min
(auto)

2 min
(auto)

None
(manually)

VPCorder's tape continues
running until it runs out
because it lacks an auto-timing
when to hang up. Therefore,
you must manually hang up if
nobody is on the caller's end side.

Number of answering message sessions
that a VCR T-120 tape can hold?

180

180

1

VP+ can do up to 180 sessions
per tape (6 hrs) using EP mode.

Hard-wired interface?

No

No

Yes

VPCorder requires some
wirings for connecting between
hacked VP unit and hacked VCR
unit to make it fully operational

IR-friendly interface?

Yes

Yes

No

Required to open inside of VP-100 unit?

No

No

Yes

Sorenson frowns to anyone who
dare to open their unit. Consider
their unit as a sacred indian burial
site. Please don't mess with it and
please leave it alone!

Voids VP-100's manufacturer warranty?

No

No

Yes

Required to open inside of DVC-1000 unit?

No

No

Yes

Voids DVC-1000's manufacturer warranty?

No

No

Yes

Required to open inside of VCR?

No

No

Yes

Voids VCR's manufacturer warranty?

No

No

Yes

Works with your own VP-100?

Yes

Yes

No

Works with your own DVC-1000?

Yes

Yes

No

Works with your own VCR?

Yes

Yes

No

Works with their VCR?

No

No

Yes

VPCorder only works with their
own VCR brand as part of the
system. It is possible to use
other brands, but it has to be
hacked open inside of the unit.

Works with your own TV/VCR Combo?

Yes

Yes

No

Works with your own DVD?

Yes

Yes

No

Works with your own DVD/VCR Combo?

Yes

Yes

No

Works with your own DVD Player?

N/A

Yes

N/A

The DVD player is for VP++ as
part of ASL greeting incoming
message to callers

Works with your own TiVo?

N/A

N/A

Yes

VPCorder claims to work with TiVo,
but there isn't any extra video
output plug available for VP!

Accepts remote control?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Power adapter required?

No

Yes

Yes

The VP power adapter plugs directly
to a very low-current/power VP+
Then, VP+ feeds to the VP. Consider
VP+ is an international use without
worry about adding another power
adapter when the power strip is
already completely full.

Required to set up a boring
reading text message sign?

Yes

No

Yes

Truly ASL in sign language
for greeting incoming callers?

No

Yes

No

What is it required to
operate as an videophone
answering machine?

Just the VP+
and dual IR
connectors to
your VP and
to any of your
IR-compatible
recording
devices.

VP++ and quad
IR connectors
to your VP,
any of your
IR-compatible
recording
devices, and
any of your
portable DVD
Players.

VPCorder is
a three-part
system
comprises of:

 1. Videophone
       and
 2. Controller
        and
 3. Their VCR
      brand

VP+ is considered as the most
easiest and simple installation job!

VP++ requires a portable DVD
player for ASL greeting message

NOTE: VPCorder requires all three
items to be "hard-wired" together!

Years of engineering & marketing
experiences in videophone-related
devices

6

6

3 mo.

DEAFWORKS added the
eFLASHER & X-10 product lines
for the videophone flashers since
2000. Visit the links below.

Sorenson-approved product?

Yes

Yes

No

Excellent business relationship
with Sorenson?

Yes

Yes

No

Sorenson added DEAFWORKS on
their Tech Support KnowledgeBase
listing for the videophone flashers.
Visit their website link below.

A top search engine (Google) is
listed the product as #1?

Yes

Yes

No

Go to www.google.com. Type the
full keywords as: "videophone
answering machine". Then, see
for yourself for which product
listed #1 on Google!

Controller size

3" x 4" x 1"

3" x 4" x 1"

9" x 6" x 3"

Shipping weight

Less than
1 pound

Less than
1 pound

More than
10 pounds

If VPcorder breaks, you must
ship all of the heavy items for an
exchange at your expenses!

Price

$69.00

$99.00

$199.00

S/H

$8.50

$8.50

$6.00

The actual UPS shipping cost
from D.C. to L.A. is $16.61
for a 11 pounds package.

Total price

$77.50

$107.50

$205.00

Ready to see the demo?

Yes

Yes

Yes