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The Polycom Communicator

by David Allen on May 25th, 2009
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This is the way to make crystal clear calls from the computer without having to lift an arm; the Polycom Communicator uses the Polycom HD technology to produce the high quality sound and two high quality microphones too. Features: Hands-free freedom High-quality audio. Hardware supports up to 22 kHz for CD-quality music or presentation audio Convenient buttons – launch applic ...

Skype Hack - How to Run Skype from USB Flash Drive!

by max on February 18th, 2009
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For those of you on-the-go or simply have multiple computers, you can learn how to run Skype from your USB flash drive so you don’t have to install the software on any computers. Here’s all you have to do: Install Skype on your PC and then find the installation folder. It’s probably something like “C:\Program Files\Skype.” Copy the Skype.exe file to a fol ...

DIY Hack - How to Make Web Based Teleprensence Robot!

by max on November 7th, 2008
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Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a fun little project that shows you how to make an web-based robot that can be controlled remotely via the internet. THe main computer is used as web-control system while Make Controller is used to interface the computer to the servo motors attached. Of course, I do feel that a real PC a ...

Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Macs!

by max on June 24th, 2008
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Logitech launches QuickCam Vision Pro aimed at Mac consumers. With 2MP video and microphone, it’s looks pretty good. Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac Delivers Image-Perfect Detail, Exceptional Video Calling with iChat and Skype FREMONT, Calif. — June 24, 2008 — To help you stay close to those who matter most, Logitech (SWX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI), the world’s leading ...

Looks like iPhoneCam is coming soon!

by max on January 19th, 2008
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Tight… these guys who are working on the iPhoneCam are gonna be at MacWorld, maybe I should get a Media pass tomorrow? I figured it out: Now we can stream at up to 30 fps. My proof-of-concept is an iPhone app which streams video over Wi-Fi to a video driver component on the Mac. This way, you can use the iPhone’s camera stream in any Mac video program like iChat, Photo Booth or ...

The mouse that is a skype phone

by David Allen on June 1st, 2007
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These seem to be coming out think and fast these days, but this mouse that turns into a skype phone too, is brilliant and very practical. The flip phone has a small 1.3 inch screen and of course all the normal buttons to play with, internal speaker. The only thing that is strange is the fact that you have to pick up the mouse to make a call, have you tried picking up the mouse and holdin ...

Funny rubber man web cam

by David Allen on May 17th, 2007
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The clever and cute little guy is a in fact a web cam, its not totally original, but the thing is really just nice to look at, he can clip himself onto the top of your laptop, so he looks like trying to climb over the top. Features: 480K pixel CMOS sensor (VGA) Rotatable head, body to adjust any angle. Adjustable lens for picture focusing Snap Shot trigger button. Video Conferencing, ...

Walmart to sell more gadgets

by David Allen on May 16th, 2007
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The store that is renown for selling cheap and in bulk are looking to revise their damaged profit margins by selling more gadgets and electricals, at last someone has seen the light! For us mere consumers there can be nothing better than a super store price war, they lose and we win, with prices cut to the bone it will be a great time to get over there and pick up some bargains. So wha ...

DIY HACK - Build a Skype Server for Your Home Phone System

by max on December 9th, 2006
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Here’s a detailed instructions on building your own skype server for your home phone system. One irritating feature of Skype is that it must be running on a computer for you to make and receive calls. That is, when your computer is off, Skype doesn’t work. Moreover, when you run Skype on the computer you use day in and day out, Skype’s performance (call quality, reliab ...