Skype Video Calls Get High-Quality |
| Published: October 30, 2007, 1:13 pm |
| Tags: instant messaging video chat, voip |
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Logitech and Skype used a seasoned card magician this morning to show a roomful of reporters what they're calling "high-quality video." Here, that's defined as VGA resolution (640x480) at up to 30 fps. The setup will require three components: First, a new Logitech High Quality webcam with new drivers. Current choices are the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 ($99.99), the QuickCam Pro for Notebooks ($99.99), and the QuickCam Orbit/Sphere AF ($129.99). These use glass, Zeiss-branded lenses, and specially tuned firmware; next, the new Skype client software, version 3.6, currently in beta; and finally, a dual-core Intel-based PC—no Macs need apply yet, though the Logitech spokeswoman did say that the Mac was a terrific platform. The picture did look pretty impressive, despite distractions from the magician Jonathan Blair's cooing pigeon and a Scientific American reporter's persistent sniffles. I do have to wonder how often regular Skypers will experience the magical moments [ Full article ] |
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