Logitech Unveils High Definition Video Calling

Logitech (News - Alert) has unveiled new high definition webcam solutions as well as the new Logitech Vid HD, a free way to make an HD video call.

The products allow for 720p HD calls and use a new fluid crystal technology that proactively adjusts and optimizes picture quality.

"HD video calling is a critical step toward our vision of a world in which video communication is as mainstream and seamless as a telephone call - for anyone, anywhere," said Eric Kintz, vice president and general manager of Logitech's video business. "With Logitech HD webcams and Vid HD, you have everything you need to share, to connect, to see the people that matter to you in breathtaking detail that far surpasses the quality of embedded webcams."

The flagship Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 features: HD 720p video calling, full HD 1080p video recording, fluid crystal technology and one-click HD-uploading to Facebook and YouTube (News - Alert).

The portable Logitech HD Webcam C510 - with its fold-and-go design - makes it easier to take a webcam on the road. The 360-degree full-rotation allows the webcam to swivel around and include more people on video calls and recordings.

The HD Webcam C310 and the HD Webcam C270 are lower in cost.

 All new Logitech HD webcams are Skype (News - Alert)-certified, optimized for Windows Live Messenger, and will work with major video-calling clients, including Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, and Gmail Voice and Video Chat.

 The Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 is expected to be available in the U.S., Europe and Asia in August for a suggested retail price of $99.99. The Logitech HD Webcam C510, SRP $59.99 U.S., is expected to be available in U.S. in June and in Europe and Asia in August. The Logitech HD Webcam C310, SRP: $49.99 U.S., and the Logitech HD Webcam C270, SRP: $39.99 U.S., are expected to be available in the U.S. in June, in Europe in July, and in Asia in August.

Last month, Logitech joined with Google, Intel (News - Alert) and Sony in releasing Google TV.