Logitech HDTV Widescreen Video Cam

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 2.5 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0040QE98Y
• Item model number: 960-000665
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #72 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Digital Media Devices

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Logitech TV Cam Use the Logitech TV Cam to make widescreen, 720p high-definition video calls right from your HDTV. Just add the Logitech TV Cam to your Logitech Revue with Google TV system and sit back, relax and video chat. Learn more about Google TV Learn more about Logitech Revue

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Noteworthy Features • High-def video calls on your HDTV without a computer • Widescreen HD (720p) resolution • On-screen notification and caller ID • Wide-angle lens • Call any webcam for free • 5x digital zoom and autofocus • 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity • Works with Google TV systems, including Logitech Revue Printer Friendly Version

High-def video calls right from the couch. The Logitech TV Cam connects to Logitech Revue with Google TV so you can make and receive high-definition video calls on your HDTV without a computer. Now you can say hello to long distance family and friends from the comfort of your couch.

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Call Anyone, Anywhere for Free With the Logitech TV Cam you can call any webcam, anywhere in the world right from your HDTV. No one time or monthly fees. It's free as long as everyone's using the free Vid HD software—on a Mac, PC, or another Logitech Revue. Learn more about Vid HD. See clearly with widescreen, HD (720p) video resolution Know who's calling with on-screen notification and caller ID Get up close and personal with 5x digital zoom See it all with wide-angle lens Enjoy razor-sharp images with Carl Zeiss optics Hear clearly with two digital directional microphones to reduce noise and echoes

Widescreen, HD-quality video calling. View Larger		Connecting is as easy as making a call. View Larger		Pan, tilt and zoom for the perfect picture. View Larger
To receive high-definition video: You must have a minimum download speed of 1 Mbps. The other person must have an HD-capable webcam and a minimum upload speed of 1 Mbps To transmit high-definition video: You must have a minimum upload speed of 1 Mbps		What You Need Logitech Revue with Google TV Compatible HD video calling application (Logitech Vid HD included with Logitech Revue systems) High-speed Internet connection		Simple Setup The Logitech TV Cam plugs directly into a USB port in the back of your Logitech Revue Easy connection via USB port. Mounts on top of your HDTV. View Larger
What's in the Box Camera with 5-foot USB cable (6.3" L x 1.6" H x 3.3" D (including clip)) 6-foot USB extension cable Cleaning cloth User documentation
Tech Specs Widescreen, HD (720p) resolution video 5x digital zoom Carl Zeiss optics with autofocus Formatted for widescreen HDTVs On-screen caller ID		Stereo audio available with calls made through Logitech Vid HD Two digital, directional microphones Noise reduction Echo cancellation 11-foot USB cable (5-foot connected cable plus 6-foot extension cable )

Product Description

Logitech TV Cam lets you visit long distance with friends and family from the comfort of your couch by enabling you to make and receive High-Definition video calls* on your hdtv. * video resolution depends on both parties’ internet connection speed.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Limited Functionality, December 29, 2010

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Dave Andrews (Centennial, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech HDTV Widescreen Video Cam (Electronics)

The pros are simple. It was a super easy install with Google TV, the camera works great and from that perspective it is a great product.

But for 100-150 dollars it just isn't remotely worth it. You HAVE to use their video service. So you have to have anyone that you want to talk to have the logitech account as well, and that is just dumb. Especially with their partnership with Google.

Also with interoperability with google talk or skype you should be able to use this as a speaker phone too which would be a HUGE plus, but without it it is an overpriced single use video camera.

If you have other family using a logitech camera AND their video calling service then it is worth it, otherwise wait and see what happens.

I returned mine after using and researching and being unable to find any definitive details about when this might change.

David

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High quality video and good product design, December 14, 2010

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Saleem Hussain (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech HDTV Widescreen Video Cam (Electronics)

The HDTV Cam is a great accessory for the Revue.

- The picture/video quality is very good. The lighting in my room is mediocre, and yet the picture still comes out looking significantly better than with the web cams built into the MacBook and ThinkPad which I use in the same room.

- Build quality is excellent. This is something apparent from when you take the camera out of the box. The casing feels solid, and there is a steady hinge on the back of the camera that you can use to prop it onto your flat screen. There is just enough tension for the camera to feel secure on the TV set.

If only Logitech can update the Revue software to support video conferencing with users on Skype, Google Talk, or even FaceTime, rather than requiring Logitech Vid HD accounts, I can bump this review up to be 5 stars.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Logitech Revue, GoogleTV and Cam, October 22, 2010

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Devlin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech HDTV Widescreen Video Cam (Electronics)

The webcam is an outstanding addition! The ability to add your peers per your choice and have live video chats with high quality streaming video and audio from your home TV is unbeatable. I'm hoping that my contacts from Gmail will be able to be integrated providing me the ability to video chat with people via their smartphones and PC's too.

Simple to install, plug and play. Zoom quality is phenomenal. Has the ability to pan and tilt while streaming. Not too obtrusive design wise in the room aesthetically. I strongly recommend this unit with the Logitech Revue. This is a must have with the system.