Skype HD support? Will Skype support this camera in HD mode?Or will Skype HD not work? (like with the Microsoft HD cameras)
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I don't know for certain, but probably not. I've noticed that Skype HD webcams have h.264 hardware encoding, otherwise the real-time video will use a lot of the CPU. Engadget has a review and found it uses 30-40% of a 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo.
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Thank you for that information. As a user of Skype, I considered spending the hundred dollars to buy cameras for myself and friends. Based on the information, I'll save money and stick with the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 for $60! The resolution on my Pro 9000 is wonderful.
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Yes it does support Skype HD in skype 5.0http://blog.logitech.com/2010/09/03/hd-in-every-way-logitech-hd-webcams-now-enable-hd-video-calling-on-skype/
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lol. that post is Sept 3 a month after I posted I was not supported. Maybe they added support. But if you look in the skype forums they say they only support HD with hardware camera.
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Engadget answered the question: "NO""All the cams will naturally do HD chat using Logitech's software, but they won't do it using Skype's. Skype HD requires that its certified cams have onboard video processors to offload the heavy lifting from the computer that's providing the USB port. None of Logitech's offerings deliver that. But, as more and more cams move into higher and higher megapixel territory, we wouldn't be surprised if Skype relaxes that requirement a bit."http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=628313
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See my review as well. This is not a certified camera. So, you must hack Skype to force it to broadcast HD. However, Skype measures your bandwith and reduces the image quality accordingly despite the hack. Conferencing with a netbook connected over wireless g caused Skype to close the sessions. Voice only was all we could get to stay connected. Windows Live Messenger video worked much better but was still jerky and had some pixelization. Bottom line, the hardware exceeds the software and bandwith capacity.
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When I connected my USB webcam, I can establish an audio Skype call, but not video. I have a Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 webcam and Android recognizes the device microphone, but not the camera. Perhaps there is a third-party app that would support my camera. Otherwise I suspect that I would have to obtain a camera that Android supports. I use Skype for video calls frequently on my Galaxy S2, so with an Android supported camera and mic, the Mini iMito should support Skype calls flawlessly. Skype is a free download.
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Yes, however, it is not entirely a plug-and-play operation. You first need to update your firmware to Rev2, so that USB cameras are supported. Then you need to obtain a working camera, preferable one with build in microphone. Check out the article for details and howto:http://www.squidoo.com/mk802-skype-usb-webcam
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My vx5000 works OK but not with Skype. If I remove the camera software from my PC then Skype picks up the camera and works fine, but then if I select the VX5000 wothout Skype it doesn't work
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i hooked up a standard usb pc webcam into the usb port and could not get it to work with skype or see the video input from the camera anywhere else in any of the menus.there may be a solution but, that is as far as i went with it...the skype menu reported that no webcam was found, you can purchase a skype compatible webcam blah blah blah
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Yes, I video skype with my daughter and wife often when I'm in the office. I don't know if I'd consider it HD, but it's definitely good quality video (I can easily see the painting/pictures/crafts my daughter made in school) and the audio is very clear. We downloaded the skype app from the android play store, logged into our skype profiles, then "called" each other. Haven't had any issues with skype either.
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Instructions say can be used for HD video recording, so I think you can use it for what you want it for. I don't know how it's done and don't see specific instructions for that function. Perhaps you can find them online, or contact someone at microsoft, or simply at BestBuy. Hope that helps! It's a very good camera for skype. That's what I use it for.
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Don't know - but you can access the User Manual on line at Samsung and that might help. This is an Android phone - but it's the Android version from late 2011 - not the most recent - I guess you should just check with the Skype people. I'm pretty sure somewhere on the Amazon site it does mention which OS version it is, that should be all you need to find out from Skype if it will be supported. I know it will set up a portable WiFi spot because that's one of the BIG reasons I bought it.
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I agree with you; but you can FIX IT; edit your shared.xml file and add this section: &lt;Video&gt; &lt;Height&gt;720&lt;/Height&gt; &lt;Width&gt;1280&lt;/Width&gt; &lt;/Video&gt; You will be chatting in HD in no time. Also, make sure you get the LATEST version of Skype which as of now is 4.2.1055
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can anyone tell me how to do this, i have three types of webcams. logitech, creative, and microsoft. they are all farely new, they all connect through usb. i have tried several camera apps. photobooth, skype, ect.
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I can't get mine to work also. I tried install the software and just get errors. I can't find any support help either! Plus upset that cam in back is not working.
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I had this older webcam lying around, and decided to try and use it with Windows Vista. Downloaded the software from Logitech's website, and it does work on SKYPE! However, the video is a little 'jerky', and not up to modern webcam standards. But it does work! Audio from the built in mic sounds good.
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I didn't upgrade Skype. Why upgrade Skype? Its just like Windows. Gets worse after each upgrade. I'm using the default Skype app that came with the unit. Works fine.
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As far as I know.....google tv pulled the plug on all chat cameras! They now refer you to Skype, and no, this camera is not compatible with Skype on your tv. I went thru this. Only current solution is an actual Skype camera for your tv. More expensive. Sorry!
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Yes it has a good web cam built in I think it is 10mp.I have had problems with SKYPE in that the camera works fine until I connect then it quits. The USB Ports are pitifully under powered and this may be part of the problem.
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Yes it does support Skype. It had front and back camera. It works very well. I just love my tablet. Wont disappoint you!
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I've only used this with Skype. I just plugged it in and then went into the video settings in Skype and selected the camera. Worked fine. When I've used this for meetings, my team requested that I use a headset for audio instead of the camera, as the sound is much clearer that using the camera mic.