• Logitech Updates Its HD TV Cam For Viera-Based Skyping

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    Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

    If you’re the proud owner of a new Skype-enabled 2011 Panasonic Viera television, there’s probably one question that’s been plaguing you: “Where the deuce do I find a decent TV-mountable webcam for this thing?” Well, Logitech makes one — same one they’ve had for six or seven months now — and now it’s specifically compatible with your TVs. Just plug it in and it should go. Same $150 price, same everything otherwise.

    Congratulations, you can now Skype someone from the comfort of your couch. The nightmare is over!

    And no, you can’t install the new 1.1 firmware on the old one. Stop trying, you just can’t.