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HP Webcam HD 5210 Lets You Skype In HD

By on September 26, 2011

A beautiful addition to your desktop or laptop,HP Webcam HD 5210 lets you HD video chat at 720p. It also lets you record HD videos of 1080p. If you thought taking still photos with webcam is a mess, you will be surprised with the clean 13 megapixel still photos this webcam can take. The device also has a 5x digital zoom. When you think the in-built VGA camera is not enough, you can pull out this HD video camera to broadcast yourself in full HD.

Features Of HP Webcam HD 5210

Skype Video Calls to Go HD

Connect the device to your computer via USB and you are ready for HD video calling. HP 5210 webcam is here for the Skype people. People video calling their families from far away can let their kids, spouses and parents see themselves in HD. The change in video quality is palpable. Of course, you need a fast internet connection to make HD video calling possible. The webcam will also work with other video chatting services available from Yahoo Messenger and others – although without the HD video.

HP HD 5210 webcam also supports 11 different resolutions varying from 160 x 120 pixels to 1280 x 720 pixels at 30 frames per second (fps). Yes, you can also record HD video with this webcam. The maximum resolution of videos is 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps.

Stereo Microphones for Clear Voice

On either side of the camera are a ‘noise cancelling’ stereo mic. Video calls require good quality voice too. The stereo microphones deliver excellent quality sound. You will transmit only clear, high quality sounds to the other side.

Record HD Videos, Take Hi-Res Photos

VGA cameras were the standard not so long ago. Now HD video is taking over. HP makes a banging impact with this webcam, which can act like a HD video camera and a high-resolution still camera.

Coming with a CMOS sensor and an auto-focus lens, HP HD 5210 webcam records everything that appears before it. It also comes with HP’s true vision technology, which catches clean images even under low light conditions.

Most internet users ask if they can take still photos with a webcam. The software accompanying Webcam HD 5210 from HP lets you take high-resolution photos with ease. Install the supplied software and your webcam is fully equipped to take 13-megapixel still photos.

A Camera on a Tripod

The cam is mounted on a stand, which is akin to the traditional tripod. You can rotate the webcam 270 degrees on its mount. Don’t ask why not full 360 degree turns. It is still a webcam, always connected to a laptop or a desktop. With a 6-foot cable, it provides enough flexibility for recording dancing moves, workshop videos, and your baby’s first smile.

One Click Sharing of Clips through Facebook

The supporting software also lets you upload the video clips to YouTube, Facebook, etc with a single click. HP’s HD 5210 webcam makes indoor HD video recording and sharing it over internet a child’s play..

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Technical Stuff

HP Webcam HD 5210 requires Skype 5.1 or later and minimum speed of 1mbps. The system requires 1GB RAM or more. It is compatible with Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. Well, it is no problem today to meet all these technical requirements.

HP 5210 Webcam Price & Warranty

The device is priced at $99. HP Webcam HD 5210 is available in US market since September 21. It also comes with a one-year worldwide guarantee.

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