Panasonic Skype Camera - have you used it?

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RunningMan

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Topic # 79855 23-Mar-2011 09:20
I'm looking for feedback from anyone who's added Panasonic's Skype camera to their TV. 1) Is it any good, say in comparison to a webcam / computer setup? 2) Is it easy to use for non-techo people? 3) Any other comments? Many thanks!

ActiveMatrix

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Reply # 451045 23-Mar-2011 10:24
RunningMan: I'm looking for feedback from anyone who's added Panasonic's Skype camera to their TV. 1) Is it any good, say in comparison to a webcam / computer setup? 2) Is it easy to use for non-techo people? 3) Any other comments? Many thanks! I have a 50" Panasonic and the HD Skype Camera. There is no setup, you simply plug it in. Works very well. Video and Audio Quality is excellent and I use it for keeping in touch with the parents. Certainly easier than firing up the laptop and the big screen is nice. I got it free with the TV, so not sure about cost justification.

RunningMan

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Reply # 451049 23-Mar-2011 10:37
Brilliant - thanks! Exactly what I was wanting to know

ActiveMatrix

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Reply # 451058 23-Mar-2011 10:55
RunningMan: Brilliant - thanks! Exactly what I was wanting to know I'm pleased I could help!

Dunnersfella

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Reply # 451308 24-Mar-2011 08:25
+1 - simple to use, even my parents could sort it out!

grolschie

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Reply # 451376 24-Mar-2011 11:06
Does these TVs have some kind of sleep mode with Skype still enabled so that it would wake up when you get a call?

RunningMan

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Reply # 451503 24-Mar-2011 15:52
Dunnersfella: +1 - simple to use, even my parents could sort it out! Excellent, exactly what it needs to be if I get it!

Dunnersfella

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Reply # 451642 24-Mar-2011 23:49
Yup - you don't need to be in the Facebook app for someone to call you... I think there's an auto-answer feature too?

grolschie

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Reply # 451667 25-Mar-2011 07:51
Sweet. Thanks. :-)

ActiveMatrix

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Reply # 451681 25-Mar-2011 09:05
grolschie: Does these TVs have some kind of sleep mode with Skype still enabled so that it would wake up when you get a call? The TV doesn't sign into Skype when it's turned on, you need to do this each time which is a pain in the bum with the Panasonic 50" which I have. It's more designed for you to call people, rather than them calling you from what I can take from it all.

grolschie

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Reply # 451683 25-Mar-2011 09:10
D'oh! Thanks for that.

ActiveMatrix

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Reply # 451684 25-Mar-2011 09:12
grolschie: D'oh! Thanks for that. But I guess it saves being interrupted when your in the middle of a movie! - :)

Dunnersfella

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Reply # 451914 25-Mar-2011 22:38
You can set your TV to 'auto answer' can you not?