Logitech Vid Software Designed Exclusively for Video Calls, Sets Up With Webcam Installation\u00a0<\/p>\n
SYDNEY, Australia. \u2014 June 18th 2009 \u2014 Video calls have always offered the promise of strengthening the connection between you and your distant friends and family. But for many, getting the software and hardware to work has been a challenge. If you\u2019ve been waiting for a simpler way to make a video call, Logitech\u00ae Vid\u2122 is the answer \u2013 the free, fast and easy way to make true-to-life video calls with your Logitech webcam on a PC or Mac\u00ae computer.<\/p>\n
A pioneer in the development of webcams and video calling, Logitech dramatically simplifies video calling with Vid by offering a streamlined setup and a simple, intuitive interface dedicated to video calling. In fact, you can set up Vid in fewer than half the steps required by the major instant-messaging programs. Vid is available for download at www.logitech.com\/Vid<\/a>.<\/p>\n Vid can also make it easy to see your loved ones in lifelike colours. From the sparkle in your daughter\u2019s engagement ring to the smile on your grandson\u2019s face, Vid optimises the speed and resolution of your video call, so you\u2019re always getting the best-possible frame rate and resolution for your webcam.<\/p>\n \u201cVideo calling has been around for more than a decade, but Vid truly has the potential to make video calling one of the primary ways that people stay in touch with their loved ones,\u201d said Gina Clark, general manager and vice president of Logitech\u2019s Internet Communications business unit. \u201cVid gives you the best of both worlds \u2013 eliminating the biggest obstacles to making video calls, while still providing the exceptional-quality audio and video that you expect from Logitech.\u00a0 Above all, you don\u2019t need to be tech-savvy to use Vid.\u201d<\/p>\n Logitech research revealed that the overwhelming reason why many people do not make video calls is that they are frustrated by complex software. Unlike video calling through IM or VoIP programs, Vid was designed exclusively for video calling. Powered by the Logitech\u00ae SightSpeed\u00ae Network, Vid is a reliable source for high-quality video calling.<\/p>\n Simple, Intuitive Interface<\/p>\n Unlike other free software that offers video calling as another hard-to-find feature in a long list of features, Vid presents a simple, intuitive interface in which every element is designed to help you make a video call. You can make a call in just a few simple steps. Each one of your contacts is represented by a thumbnail picture. You simply click the picture of the person you want to contact, and Vid starts your video call.<\/p>\n Vid is free with your Logitech webcam \u2013 and for anyone you\u2019re calling. There are no added charges. If you don\u2019t have a Logitech webcam, you can still use Vid if a friend or family member invites you. (If you\u2019re invited by a friend or family member that has installed Vid, but doesn\u2019t have a Logitech webcam, you\u2019ll get Vid free for 30 days. At the end of the 30-day period, you can use Vid with the purchase of a Logitech webcam.)<\/p>\n Vid is compatible with PC and Mac\u00ae computers, as well as stand-alone and embedded webcams.<\/p>\n Pricing and Availability<\/p>\n