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Talk, Share, and Communicate in HD Using Warpia ConnectHD – SWP400VC

Are you tired of crowding over a regular webcam so that you can all be seen by the person on the other end of a video call? Are you still squinting your eyes to focus on the objects being displayed on your measly screen? Huddle, crowd, and don’t stress your eyes anymore with the new ConnectHD – SWP400VC. This webcam and streaming gadget will allow you to make video calls comfortably on your living room without having to hoard everyone together.

The ConnectHD, with its hi-tech wide-angle 720p wireless webcam and omni-directional microphone, can capture everyone on the scene in high definition for hassle free and crystal clear business video conferences or online family reunions. This device can also stream digital contents from a PC or laptop wirelessly to a supported HDTV on the same room within the range of 30 feet. Now, you are no longer limited to viewing your multimedia files and video calls in a limited space, with the ConnectHD – SWP400VC you can practically stream everything that you can see on your laptop or PC screen to a larger HDTV for everyone to see. These include movies, games, and pictures. Additionally, with the use of popular video conferencing software such as Skype or MSN Messenger, you can also easily broadcast the entire conference room or living room to your colleagues or family.

The whole ConnectHD – SWP400VC package includes:

• Wireless USB PC Adapter
• Display Base including wireless webcam with HDMI connection to TV
• Multidirectional microphone
• HDMI cable
• Power Supply Unit
• Quick Start Guide
• CD with software, drivers and user manual

Get the Warpia SWP400VC here!

Logitech’s 720p TV Cam Enhances Skype and VIERA Connect HDTV Video Call Experience

The popular messaging tool Skype and Panasonic 2011 Viera Connect HDTV seamlessly come together with the new Logitech 720p TV cam to deliver directly to your living room high latency VOIP calls. This Logitech TV cam for Skype captures 720p video and comes with aesthetically cool blue illumination. For around $149 you’ll get a plug-and-play TV camera that can make and take HD video calls, without a need for a PC or separate application, from VIERA HDTV that comes with VIERA Connect and Skype. Simply plug into a 1 Mbps internet line and you’re ready to participate in high definition video calls. The Logitech 720p is really quite simple to use. Just turn on your HDTV and run the pre-loaded Skype video call software.

The Logitech TV Cam uses Carl Zeiss optics and Logitech Fluid Crystal Technology to deliver crisp and clear images, and vibrant colors. It also features a 78-degree wide-angle lens and two noise-cancelling and echo-reducing digital directional microphones that help capture an entire family’s group video and audio call in high quality. The Logitech TV Cam is not just limited to TV-to-TV Skype calls, it also supports 2-way calls between TV-and-PC/Mac, and TV-and-smartphones with Skype mobile.

Using Skype and VIERA Connect features is for free but broadband internet connection, Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand and other services may charge some fees. You can find more Logitech HD Pro webcam here.

InFocus Mondopad – The Evolution of Corporate Collaboration and Video Conferencing

Corporate meetings are no longer bound by the four walls of a conference room, thanks to the latest innovations in technology the audience can be as far as the other side of the world and the speaker remotely controlling the presentations on the other. That’s just the tip of the iceberg for the new InFocus Mondopad. This seemingly ordinary 55-inch screen is actually an advanced true High Definition (1920 x 1080) multi-touch tablet backed by advanced visual collaboration technology. Basically it can easily convert any internet or network enabled conference rooms into a collaboration command center. The Mondopad promises more engaging meetings, immersive contents, and awed audiences. Mondopad turned high quality 720p video conferencing easier, more affordable, and more secure. It uses Vidtel’s cloud-based service to connect with the most popular video conferencing platforms and devices from free consumer level video conferencing apps to corporate telepresence systems. Cloud-based video conferencing service means no more upfront hardware, technical setup, and managing of future updates.

The Mondopad is also optimized to work with Android and Apple based mobile devices such as smartphone, just connect through the internal network through Mondopad and they can share, view, and even control different presentations by using their phone’s touch screen. Another interesting feature is the Whiteboard Wizard which consists of writing and drawing tools, pens, highlighters, shapes, lines, and other whiteboard apps. Drawing and digital notes can then be collected, saved, and sent to an email directly from the Mondopad. Multiple Mondopad devices also can be connected to a single network to create a multi-whiteboard meeting where every participant can observe the interactions going on.

Mondopad is powered by an Intel i5 processor and Windows 7 Professional. It comes with 4GB of memory, integrated HD camera with 4 built-in microphones, voice optimized sound bar, USB, and Ethernet ports. For input and output, it has HDMI, S-video, VGA, component, composite and RS232. Package additionally includes stand, wireless keyboard and mouse, remote control, power chord, and cleaning cloth.

View more InFocus products here.

Dropcam: A Higher Level Webcam

If you think webcams are merely for chatting with your family and friends, then you need to know something new – it can now be used as a good home surveillance tool. Dropcam has brought the ordinary webcam into a higher level, with more features that you will surely love.

Unlike regular webcams, the Dropcam does not only offer a live feed but also a DVR function. Meaning, it records all the videos that it takes in case you want to review them. All you need to do is plug it into a wall outlet. The record time capacity of the webcam depends on the package that you avail. The Plus Plan ($8.95 monthly) can save a week’s worth of videos. Meanwhile, the Pro Plan ($24.95 monthly) can save videos for up to 30 days. You can also get the basic service, which is free, but you get no video storage here.

The videos stored by the Dropcam can be viewed in a timeline. When you mouse over on any point in the timeline, the image captured during that particular time is shown. The device also comes with a motion-sensing ability. You’ll easily see the points in the timeline when motion is sensed because yellow dots appear at those points. Another feature that the company is working on is the ability of the device to send alerts in the form of SMS, email, or push notification on your iPhone. These alerts will be sent whenever the cam detects motion. This Dropcam Wireless IP Home Security Camera with Online Recording is available at $199.

HD Pro Webcam C910 – Enjoy HD in Every Way

Are you planning to purchase a new webcam? One of the coolest units you can consider these days is the HD Pro Webcam C910. This unit comes with Full 1080p HD recording and HD 720p video calls which allows you to get 720p video calling on majority of instant messaging services. With the said features, users can easily take HD videos and upload them to YouTube and Facebook without any hassle. Thanks to the unit’s dual stereo mics which capture lifelike stereo audio so your loved one will really hear your real voice.

The C910 is also outfitted with Logitech More HD technology so you and your loved ones can really enjoy outstanding HD video calling on several computers. And not only that, the C910 also delivers high-definition 10-megapixel snapshots and offers an amazing face-recognition login. This won’t only save you time, it can also impress your friends and visitors. You also don’t need to worry if your room has a dim light or you’re making a video call in a poorly backlit environment, this web camera intelligently adjust to provide you with the best possible image.

When making videos, spice things up using the camera’s video effects like neon splashes and fish-eye distortions. You can also enjoy razor-sharp images thanks to the webcam’s Carl Zeiss optics. Logitech has also teamed up with MAGIX to integrate MAGIX Photo Manager 9 and MAGIX Video Easy in the C910 webcam. With the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 with Full HD 1080p Video Recording and Dual Mics for HD-Quality Audio, video calling is now fast, free, and way too easy for you as well as for anyone you need to talk to.