Consumer Electronics Daily News

Samsung Introduces Stylish New LED HDTV That Delivers Excellent Picture Quality, Connectivity & Interactive Features

Joining Samsung’s Award-winning LED TV Line, 8500 Series Offers Consumers Supreme HD Experience

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, unveiled the flagship model of its expanded LED HDTV lineup with the all-new 8500 Series. The new HDTVs combine the award-winning picture quality and thinness of Samsung’s previous LED HDTVs, with the latest networking and interactive features, to provide an ideal option to all TV connoisseurs.

“For consumers who are looking for the ultimate HD centerpiece and high-level performance in their home theater, the Samsung 8500 Series delivers break-through quality and design,” said John Revie, senior vice president of Visual Display Marketing, Samsung Electronics America. “The 8500 Series underscores Samsung’s dedication to providing a full range of HDTVs that not only achieve the highest levels of picture quality, but also provide unique and immersive entertainment experiences through our Medi@2.0™ suite.”

Samsung 8500 LED HDTV Series Pricing and Availability

Price: 46-inch class: $3,599.99 / 55-inch class: $4,499.99

Availability: September 2009

Picture Quality and Control

With Samsung’s innovative use of white LEDs as a backlight source, the 8500 Series is capable of a stunning 7,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for extreme detail and image depth. Its Wide Color Enhancer Pro ensures that colors are consistently vibrant, while Samsung’s Ultra Clear Panel works to improve image clarity and brightness regardless of a room’s ambient lighting. The 8500 Series is also compliant with the latest Energy Star® v3.0 ratings, and includes an optimized energy savings mode that adjusts the backlight and picture quality, without sacrificing the overall viewing experience. Additionally, its “Natural” mode optimizes picture settings to model the brightness advantage of LCD displays and the cinema-like richness of plasma displays with any content.

The 8500 Series incorporates an ultra-quick 2ms panel response time, combined with Samsung’s latest version of its Auto Motion Plus™ frame interpolation technology that has a true 240Hz refresh rate to significantly improve playback of fast-paced content. Going beyond the three standard Auto Motion Plus™ presets, users can also separately adjust the levels of judder and motion blur reduction for superior picture control.

Connectivity and Content

The new 8500 Series features Samsung’s Medi@2.0™ suite, allowing users to access content from more sources than ever before. The Internet@TV - Content Service, developed in association with Yahoo!, provides onscreen access to popular web-based content from Yahoo! (Flickr, Video, News, Weather, and Finance), USA Today (Sports), Twitter, YouTube, and others. The widgets-based interface and scrollbar are activated with the push of a button, and run along the bottom of the screen for easy browsing of the latest programs and content available.

Even after purchase, consumers will be able to use a growing library of widgets, as the widget development kit is available for other content providers to develop new offerings. Samsung’s Medi@2.0™ suite provides wired and wireless DLNA compatibility to enjoy photos, music and videos from a networked PC right on the television. Pre-loaded photos, artwork, games, and recipes are also included for entertaining, and two USB 2.0 connections can be used for playing a plethora of video, photo, and audio files from portable devices, including external hard memory.

Designed to Stand Out

Measuring at just 1.6 inches deep and featuring Samsung’s Touch of Color™ (ToC™) bezel, the 8500 Series provides consumers with style and flexibility in an HDTV. Additionally, both the 46-inch and 55-inch models come with a built-in tuner and an array of multimedia connections. Samsung’s innovative, ultra-slim wall-mount solution (sold separately) makes installation akin to hanging a picture frame, by reducing the gap between the TV and the wall to a mere 0.6 inches – a major improvement over traditional mounting systems.

For more information visit Samsung Electronics America.

Speck Mixes New Flavor Combinations For CandyShell Cases For iPhone 3G & 3GS

Speck’s designers are at it again. Not content with “just another case” for “just another iPhone,” the team has crafted a whole new spin on the company’s popular CandyShell line – five new delicious two-tone color combos designed to take the award-winning outer hard shell/soft interior case to a new level. All CandyShell cases, past and present, are compatible with the new iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 3G. For images of the news cases, please visit: http://www.speckproducts.com/content/candyshell-new-colors-for-iphone-3g-3gs.

“The 'tone-on-tone' style, often referred to as 'Ombre', continues to dominate runways in the fashion industry,” said Bryan Hynecek, Lead Designer at Speck. “These simple yet sophisticated CandyShell designs reflect the fact that iPhone devotees want to update their look every few months to match wider fashion trends."

The new color combos include: BubbleMaker Pink, BatWing Black, AquaBerry Blue, WaxStick White, and JamJar Purple. Introduced earlier this year, the CandyShell was the first iPhone case to offer the unique combination of hard shell protection with a soft interior. Never before has the flexibility and shock-absorption of a soft rubberized case been combined with the durability and scratch protection of a sleek outer hard shell in a seamless, single-piece, easy-to-use design. CandyShell's soft, colorful, rubberized interior helps keep the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G insulated from all of life's bumps and drops, while the shiny and sleek outer hard shell protects it from scratches and lets you slip it in and out of pockets with ease. CandyShell has generous openings and access to all ports, controls and sensors, including soft-touch rubberized touch-thru power and volume control covers. The CandyShell can be docked through its bottom opening and the case also includes a cleaning cloth and removable screen protector film for extra scratch protection.

The new CandyShell cases for iPhone 3G and 3GS are available now at Apple Stores and online at www.apple.com and www.speckproducts.com for $34.95MSRP. CandyShell in Purple/Pink is available exclusively at AT&T retail and online at www.att.com/wirelessaccessories.

Additionally, all previous Speck cases for the iPhone 3G fit the iPhone 3GS, including Fitted, ToughSkin, Seethru and QuickDraw.

For more information on CandyShell for the iPhone 3GS visit Speck Products.

Fairchild Semiconductor’s P-Channel MOSFET Offers Industry’s Lowest RDS(ON) In A 1mm x 1.5mm WL-CSP Package

Fairchild Semiconductor brings designers of smart phones, cell phones, netbooks, medical and other portable applications a single P-Channel MOSFET that enables higher levels of efficiency and a small form factor. The FDZ197PZ offers an RDS(ON) value of 64mOhm at VGS= -4.5V, 15 percent less than alternate solutions. This feature increases efficiency and offers a 1mm x 1.5 mm footprint, reducing board space requirements. Its WL-CSP package provides excellent power dissipation and conduction losses characteristics compared to conventional plastic-packaged MOSFETs in a similar footprint. Unlike other MOSFETs in its class, the FDZ197PZ offers robust ESD capability (4kV), protecting the device from stresses caused by ESD events that could potentially disable the application.

This P-Channel MOSFET is fabricated with Fairchild's advanced-performance PowerTrench® MOSFET process technology, making it possible to achieve lower RDS (ON) and higher load currents in smaller package sizes. The WL-CSP package features 6 x 300µm Pb-free solder balls for the board connection, providing excellent electrical and thermal resistance values compared to other WL-CSP pin outs. It features a low package height of only 0.65mm when mounted, facilitating slimmer designs.

The FDZ197PZ is part of a comprehensive portfolio of advanced MOSFETs and answers the industry’s need for compact, low-profile, high performance MOSFETs for charging, load switching, DC-DC and boost applications.

Price (each, 1000 pcs.): US $0.35

Availability: Samples available now

Delivery: 8-12 weeks ARO

For additional information visit Fairchild Semiconductor.

GOSUB 60 Delivers Entertainment Bliss™ To The iPhone

Mobile Game Invites Consumers to Help Raise $20,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness and Education

Continuing a commitment to philanthropic initiatives, GOSUB 60 (GS60), an independent innovator, publisher and marketer of mobile entertainment, has delivered its first cause-related game title under the Mobile Deluxe brand to the iPhone. A game that has already donated close to $8,000 to breast cancer awareness and education, Bliss engages players in the fight against breast cancer by allowing them to turn game points into donations to the Beautiful Day Foundation.

Developed for the escalating female casual game market, Bliss takes players through a series of puzzles and levels in a stimulating game of shape and color matching. Once players reach certain point milestones in gameplay, they earn pink ribbon codes to be exchanged at www.blissdonation.com for donations to the Beautiful Day Foundation. Dedicated to raising awareness and providing breast cancer education to women across the globe, the Beautiful Day Foundation gives support to young women diagnosed with the disease.

“At GOSUB 60, we wanted to evolve the idea of social responsibility into something beyond the ‘shop for a cause’ methodology by allowing consumers to interact with the cause,” said Josh Hartwell, CEO of GOSUB 60. “Since the availability of Bliss, over 33,000 ribbons have been accumulated on the donation site, translating into around $8,000 donated to the cause. The iPhone has widened the door for mobile games and applications, and we expect this campaign to reach even greater heights through this version in partnership with the inspiring Beautiful Day Foundation.”

“We are thrilled to be teaming up with GOSUB 60 in this unique fundraising initiative that allows us to not only make an impact in the lives of women diagnosed with breast cancer, but also to share this passion directly with consumers,” said Christiaan Rollich, president of Beautiful Day Foundation. “It is great to be able to reach out to millions of mobile phone users and work with a company that gives back to the community.”

At the Bliss donation site, players can track donations, share stories and get information on the charity. To track the full number of donations to-date, detailed information on contributions is accessible at www.blissdonation.com. In addition to the iPhone, Bliss is available through major carriers and for Blackberry. For unlimited access on the iPhone, the price is only $0.99. Downloads will be available through the Apple App Store and BlackBerry App World. 

For more information on Bliss please visit MobileDeluxe.

OSRAM TopLED Black Series LEDs Improve Readability In High Ambient Light Conditions

The TopLED Black Series with lens from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is a range of medium-power LEDs mounted in an industry standard package but in matte black material. The black package offers significantly higher contrast with lower reflectivity than comparable white-package devices without compromising overall luminous intensity. The TopLED Black Series is ideal for display applications where contrast is key for improved legibility, especially in high ambient light conditions.

The new TopLED Black Series with lens from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is the first TopLED in a black package that can achieve a typical luminous intensity of 1.9 cd (at 20 mA) and is to date the only LED in a black package that provides the same luminous intensity as a comparable LED in a white package. Target applications include information displays for traffic and public transportation systems and price changing displays such as fuel price totem pole signs.

The new TopLED Black Series with lens offers high contrast and good legibility in all lighting conditions. Its black package ensures there is hardly any reflection from incident light. Displays equipped with black-body LEDs are therefore razor sharp even in strong sunlight.

The 60° beam angle of these LEDs has been optimized for display applications, so the light is focused for excellent distance legibility. They are ideal as a replacement for conventional through-hole radial light emitting diodes.

The TopLED Black Series will be available initially in red and yellow. They are equipped with a thin-film chip that guarantees high luminous efficiency in the black package. As “surface emitters”, thin-film LEDs emit almost all their internally generated light from their surface.

The new LEDs are SMT components suitable for automatic handling, and they provide high placement tolerances for highly uniform light dispersion.

For more information visit OSRAM Opto Semiconductors.

Toshiba Breaks Into The 3.5-Inch External HDD Market

Stylish and Slim Design, Dual Connectivity and Easy-to-Use at a Competitive Price

Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., announced the availability of a new Toshiba 3.5-inch External HDD, marking Toshiba’s first entry into the 3.5-inch external HDD business. The product offers digital consumers and business professionals a stylish and affordable back up device with dual connectivity, robust software features and up to 1TB of capacity from a trusted brand.

“On the heels of successfully building a 2.5-inch external HDD business, we are ready to expand our hard drive expertise into the 3.5-inch HDD market,” said Michael Cassidy, director, accessories and HDD marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “We designed the external hard drive to provide consumers an easy-to-use back up option that not only performs above competition, but is also a stylish accessory for their PC.”

The Toshiba 3.5-inch External HDD features dual connectivity with high-speed USB 2.0 and eSATA ports, as well as a robust software application that offers reliable and easy data protection. In addition, the software package allows consumers to not only back up and restore selected files, but also their entire system.

With its sleek glossy finish, Toshiba designed the 3.5-inch External HDD to match its family of consumer laptops, while the slim form factor design and space-saving footprint conserves desk space. The hard drive is priced competitively at $129.99 MSRP1 for 640GB2 and $159.99 MSRP1 for 1TB2. All versions of the hard drive are PC and Mac compatible and are backed by a Toshiba 3-year standard limited warranty.

Features available on the Toshiba 3.5-inch External HDD include:

Aesthetic Features

• Slim form factor and foot print to save desk space
  
• Sleek high gloss finish
  
• Vaporized metallic silver rim
  
• LED activity light with white glow effects
  

Reliability by Design

• High quality impact resistant ABS+PC material
  
• Internal dampening system for shock protection
  
• Power saving mode
  
• PC and Mac compatible
  
• Toshiba 3-year standard limited warranty
  

Capacities

• 640GB2,1TB2
  

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 6.6-inches (W) x 6.8-inches (L) x 1.34-inches (H)
  
• 1 High-speed USB 2.0 connectivity
  
• 1 eSATA connectivity
  
• 5400 RPM SATA Drive
  
• Includes easy-to-use Backup Software
  
• UL approved, USBIF compliant
  
• FCC compliant and RoHS compatible
  

Contents

• 3.5-inch Desktop External Hard Drive
  
• USB cable 4 ft & AC adapter
  
• Hard drive cradle stand
  
• Backup software (preloaded on drive)
  
• Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card
  

For more information visit Toshiba.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment & Ludia Announce The Bachelor & The Bachelorette Videogames

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Ludia Inc. announced a deal to create and distribute videogames based on the hit reality TV dating shows The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, from Warner Horizon Television and created by Mike Fleiss. The worldwide licensing and distribution arrangement will launch the videogames across multiple platforms following the conclusion of The Bachelor’s 14th season in 2010 on the ABC Television Network.

"The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are extremely popular on television and we are looking forward to bringing the properties into the videogame space,” said John Quinn, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Operations, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “These games are meant to engage fans of the show and the wider public beyond television, enriching the overall entertainment experience around the brand.”

“The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are first-rate licenses in reality TV’s dating genre, which is a hugely popular category with television viewers,” said Alex Thabet, Ludia’s founder and CEO. “We see great potential for the segment within the context of video games, and look forward to our collaboration with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to deliver a true-to-show game experience on a wide variety of platforms.”

The Bachelor and The Bachelorette videogames will be distributed in retail by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and in digital formats by Ludia.

Created by Mike Fleiss (the upcoming More to Love and There Goes the Neighborhood), The Bachelor and The Bachelorette television series are produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. For both series, Fleiss and Martin Hilton are the executive producers, and Chris Harrison is the host.

For additional information visit Warner Bros. or Luidia.

T-Mobile USA Debuts HTC Touch Pro2 In The U.S.

New Tilting Touchscreen Device Available to T-Mobile Customers in mid-August

T-Mobile USA, Inc., and HTC Corp. announced the upcoming availability of the HTC Touch Pro2™, a powerful, stylish device with an intuitive touch screen and user interface that enables customers to simplify their communication and mobile Internet experience while staying connected, informed and in control of work and life. The device will be available in a mocha finish to T-Mobile customers beginning Aug. 12.

Enabled for T-Mobile’s expanding high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), the HTC Touch Pro2 offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience along with popular features such as built-in GPS and location-based services. Featuring a 3.6-inch color WVGA touchscreen that slides back and tilts up to reveal a full-QWERTY keyboard, the screen is perfectly positioned for reading and creating e-mail, browsing the Web, using applications, and playing videos and games. A 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus also provides customers with an easy way to capture and share high-quality images and video as well as view that content on the crisp display.

The HTC Touch Pro2 also offers an efficient way for customers to manage their daily lives, whether at work or play. A single contact view displays the individual conversation history regardless of whether voice, text or e-mail was used. The HTC Touch Pro2 also includes Straight Talk technology, an integrated e-mail, voice and speakerphone experience that provides a simple way to respond to e-mail via a call, allows organizing conference calls from group e-mail, and makes it easy to turn any location into a conference room. Straight Talk delivers a high-fidelity voice and sound experience enhanced by asymmetric speakers and advanced noise suppression with full-duplex acoustics.

HTC’s latest TouchFLO 3D interface is deeply integrated into a customized version of Windows Mobile 6.1 to deliver maximum consistency throughout Windows Mobile applications and menus. This makes it easy for customers to view, edit and update Microsoft documents, conveniently access calendars and manage to-do lists. Access to Microsoft Voice Command also simplifies locating contacts in the address book, making phone calls, getting calendar information, playing music and starting programs. The HTC Touch Pro2 is also stereo Bluetooth® capable.

“This summer, many people are balancing summer vacations and time away from the office with the pressures of the workplace,” said Travis Warren, director, product marketing, T-Mobile USA. “We are pleased to announce the HTC Touch Pro2, a uniquely designed device that will help customers manage their day-to-day activities, whether they are in the office or working from an airport, the local playground or the car.”

“The HTC Touch Pro2 offers the most powerful productivity experience available on a mobile phone, while also delivering unparalleled elegance in both its exterior and user interface design,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. “HTC and T-Mobile have a history of introducing groundbreaking products, and this collaboration continues with the debut of this highly anticipated device to the U.S. market.”

The new HTC Touch Pro2 is expected to be available nationwide in mid-August at T-Mobile retail stores, select authorized dealers.

For information visit T-Mobile. 

Samsung Launches New 500 Gigabyte Per Platter Hard Drive Line-up For Servers & Desktop PCs

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a worldwide leader in digital consumer electronics and information technology, has announced its new line-up of high-density hard drives for high-end computing environments, the Spinpoint F3. The F3 operates at 7200RPM with offerings of up to 1 Terabyte (TB) data storage capacity by using two 500 Gigabyte (GB) per platter disks. As well as meeting data center requirements for addition storage to meet rising demand and increasing performance needs, the new drives also deliver high-performance with lower power for desktop computers and servers.

The Spinpoint F3 utilizes advanced 500GB per platter technology, so that two-platter 1TB capacity is achieved.. Increased areal density per platter provides up to a 30 percent higher performance than a three-platter 1 TB in the same 3.5” form factor. A reduction in mechanical parts also contributes to enhanced reliability in terms of anti-shock and data failure.

“Our customers require not only additional capacity but also high performance for their server and desktop storage systems, while promoting a green environment,” said Choel-Hee Lee, vice president of marketing, Storage Systems Division, Samsung Electronics. “The massive capacity-per-platter and high-performance features of the new Spinpoint F3 make it an attractive solution for driving the growth of high-density storage.”

“Market forecasts estimate 500GB per platter and higher densities will experience over 15 percent annual growth in the next five years, with expectations that high density storage will become main stream for 3.5” storage beyond 2010,” said Mark Geenen, president of TRENDFOCUS.

Samsung’s new hard drive utilizes its low noise operation technology SilentSeek™ and NoiseGuard™ to achieve a quiet operation system. In addition, the new Spinpoint F3 is compliant with the (RoHS) restriction of hazardous substances directive.

The F3 incorporates a 7200RPM rotational speed, a 3.0Gbps SATA interface, Native Command Queuing features and a 16 MB/32MB buffer memory. The Spinpoint F3 is currently available in 500GB capacities worldwide. The 1TB drive is scheduled for initial shipment in August.

For additional information visit Samsung.

Logitech Unveils Webcam Line-Up with Free, Fast, Easy Video-Calling Software

A Webcam For Everyone, Every Day: New Logitech Webcams Simplify Video Calling with Logitech Vid

Following on the recent announcement of Logitech® Vid™ – the free, fast and easy way to make a video call with your Logitech webcam –  Logitech introduced seven new webcams – all ready to work with Vid. Whether you want to see your grandchildren’s smiling faces or just see your distant friends face-to-face, there’s a Logitech webcam for you. The new webcams include the Logitech® Webcam Pro 9000, Logitech® Portable Webcam C905, Logitech® Webcam C600, Logitech® Webcam C500, Logitech® Webcam C300, Logitech® Webcam C250 and the Logitech® Webcam C200.

“Now that Vid is changing the way people stay in touch, it’s the perfect time to pick up a new Logitech webcam and make video calling a regular part of your life,” said Gina Clark, general manager and vice president of Logitech’s Internet Communications business unit. “Logitech is a pioneer in the development of webcams, and our latest products make it easy to see your friends and family around the world.”

Premium Webcams: Logitech Webcam Pro 9000, Logitech Portable Webcam C905

With the award-winning Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 your world never looked better. Zeiss® optics with autofocus lets you enjoy razor-sharp images even in extreme close-ups. A 2-megapixel HD sensor delivers fluid, true-to-life video up to 720p and snapshots at up to 8 megapixels (software enhanced). Logitech® RightLight™ 2 technology intelligently adjusts to produce the best possible images, even in dim or backlit settings, and with Logitech® Video Effects™, you can personalize your conversations by choosing from hundreds of avatars, face accessories, and masks that mirror expressions and movement.

Offering all of the benefits of the Webcam Pro 9000 for those occasions when you want a webcam when you’re on the go, the Logitech Portable Webcam C905 features an easy-to-transport design so that you can make a video call no matter where you are.

Mid-Range Webcams: Logitech Webcam C600, Logitech Webcam C500

Because you delight in the details of your loved ones’ lives, the Logitech Webcam C600 delivers fluid HD-quality video and 8-megapixel snapshots (software enhanced), thanks to its 2-megapixel sensor and glass lens. You can even capture HD video at up to 720p – that’s TV-quality resolution. For those challenging lighting situations, Logitech RightLight 2 technology intelligently adjusts to give you the best possible images. Logitech Video Effects make it possible for you to personalize your conversations.

When you want to show your distant friends and family how you really feel, the Logitech Webcam C500 offers a glass lens and 1.3-megapixel sensor for sharper images and fluid video. Its 5-megapixel photo capture lets you take high-resolution snapshots (software enhanced). Logitech® RightLight™ technology automatically adjusts the image, so you look your best, even in dim light, while Logitech Video Effects allow you to personalize your conversations.

Basic Webcams: Logitech Webcam C300, Logitech Webcam C250, Logitech Webcam C200

For a rich video calling experience, the Logitech Webcam C300 gives you up to 5-megapixel photo capture (software enhanced). Additionally, Logitech® Video Effects™ Fun Filters let you add some fun to your video call with neon splashes, fish-eye distortions, and more.

Seeing is believing with the Logitech Webcam C250. Featuring a VGA sensor, the ability to take snapshots at up to 1.3 megapixels (software enhanced), and Logitech Video Effects Fun Filters, the Webcam C250 makes it easy to share your life as you live it.

The Logitech Webcam C200 lets you see the people you care about in lifelike color with a VGA sensor and snapshots at up to 1.3 megapixels (software enhanced).

Because making sure your loved ones can hear your voice clearly is just as important as clearly seeing your face, Logitech’s newest webcams include a built-in microphone with Logitech® RightSound™ technology for clear, headset-free conversations without background noise.

Thanks to a universal clip, the Logitech® Webcam Pro 9000, Logitech® Webcam C600, Logitech® Webcam C500, Logitech® Webcam C300, Logitech® Webcam C250 and Logitech® Webcam C200 can attach securely to LCD monitors and notebooks. The Logitech® Portable Webcam C905 can attach to notebooks or sit on a shelf or desk with the included desktop stand. In addition, the Portable Webcam C905 comes with a convenient carrying case.

Logitech Vid – the Free, Fast and Easy Way to Make a Video Call

Designed exclusively for video calling, Vid delivers a streamlined setup and a simple, intuitive interface. In fact, you can set up Vid in fewer than half the steps required by the major instant-messaging services.

Vid sets up automatically with your Logitech webcam. A few clicks and you’re ready to go. There are no screen names. And there’s no third-party software to download. When you’re ready to make a video call, Vid uses your friend or family member’s e-mail address to connect. Your friend simply accepts your e-mail invitation to participate in a video call on Vid, and you’re both connected and ready to chat.

Vid presents a simple, intuitive interface in which every element is designed to help you make a video call. You can make a call in just a few simple steps. Each one of your contacts is represented by a thumbnail picture. You simply click the picture of the person you want to contact, and Vid starts your video call.

Vid is compatible with PC and Mac® computers, as well as stand-alone and embedded webcams. Vid is available now for download at www.logitech.com/Vid.

To give you even more options, all Logitech webcams also work with popular instant-messaging applications including Skype™, Windows Live™ Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger and AIM®.

For more information visit Logitech.