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February 01, 2005

Logitech ViewPort AV 100 video conference cam

Logitech_avcamA portable video cam makes perfect sense and when you throw in a wireless headset with microphone you just might have the perfect set up. The Logitech ViewPort AV 100 is a complete videoconferencing solution with a USB 2.0 connection to the PC and a Bluetooth headset. Full specs after the jump.

(via engadget)

Features

  • Professional quality images — VGA CCD sensor with 3x digital zoom
  • Automatic face-tracking — Viewers see you, not your office, even if you move around the room
  • Integrated Bluetooth® headset — Move around your desk and keep your hands free for writing or explaining
  • Conference mode — Place the headset in the cradle and sound is automatically routed through your PC speakers
  • Acoustic Echo Cancellation — For crystal-clear sound when using your PC speakers to listen to a call
  • Automatic video privacy shutter — Covers the camera lens when you need time to work
  • Adjustable height and tilt — Adjust the camera for optimum viewing position
  • ViewPort SDK — Create custom video calling applications with these standard call features, as well as many others, by using the Logitech ViewPort SDK

Package Contents
Video
• Video format: VGA (640x480)
• Frame rate: Up to 30 fps
• Field of view: 50 degrees
• Focus: Fixed, 2 to 10 foot range
• Automatic privacy shutter
• Brightness, contrast and saturation control
• Face tracking using digital pan and zoom
Audio

• Bluetooth headset:
 Audio range: 300Hz — 3.4 kHz
 Talk time: Up to 7 hours

• Built-in microphone: 8-bit and 16-bit
• Acoustic echo cancellation
• Mute
System Interface
• USB 2.0 full speed
Power Adapter
• 100-127 VAC
Dimensions
• Width: 4.02 in (102 mm)
• Depth: 2.02 in (102 mm)
• Height: 12.56 in (319 mm)
• Weight: 2.65 lb (1.2 kg)
Package Contents
• Logitech® ViewPort™ AV 100 Camera
• Logitech® Mobile Bluetooth® Headset
• AC power adaptor
• Quick Start Guide
• CD with software, comfort guidelines and help center
• 2-year limited hardware warranty
System Requirements
IBM® compatible PC
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or XP
• 1 available USB port
• CD-ROM drive

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That looks sweet, but I bet it's expensive! I couldn't find pricing on their site, could ayone else?

-arebelspy

I'd guess 149,95 but couldnt find it anywhere; pricegrabber doesnt even have it listed yet.

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