Logitech launches standalone Skype webcam for HDTVs

Logitech has launched a new high-definition camera intended to sit on top of your big-screen television rather than your computer display. The TV Cam HD is the company's first self-contained webcam and Skype client, allowing wide-angle, 720p Skype video calls……

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I'd buy it after the first or second price drop. I'd probably get it for the pc though xD

I'll pass. For $200, I can buy a new small netbook and hook it to HDTV without the need for a special HDTV or a Skype-compatible TV. Furthermore, I can use the netbook for other things as we know.

Really expensive.

O_o Netbooks have hdmi ports?

wow, imagined two of these connected to two large displays and I'll have something similar to the cisco telepresence. it probably wont be as good, but it certainly wont be as expensive.

Sure netbooks have HDMI. such as "ASUS Eee PC X101CH" for $230. see it at ASUS website here:
http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_PC/Eee_PC_X101CH/

Oh I see. I was unfortunate to have gotten a hold of a dell inspiron mini

Just tested a Skype connection with two new iPads at either end. By far, Apple's FaceTime transmission was better than Skype. Might Skype be better with the new camera? I think it's
a Skype issue. Thanks for your thoughts ....