Logitech Announces QuickCam Fusion

Logitech QuickCam Fusion Delivers Most Sophisticated Hardware and Software Technologies Ever Combined in Consumer Webcam — Webcam Improves Video Calling Experience with 1.3 Megapixel Sensor, Greater Light Sensitivity, Acoustic Echo Cancellation, 3D Avatars

Press Release - Logitech, the world´s leading manufacturer of webcams, today unveiled the Logitech QuickCam Fusion webcam, establishing a new benchmark for consumer webcam performance with its breakthrough audio, video, and software technologies. With a true 1.3 megapixel sensor, Logitech RightLight technology, Logitech RightSound technology and an integrated microphone, the QuickCam Fusion webcam vastly improves audio and video performance over previous-generation webcams. Recommended by Microsoft for use with MSN Messenger Video Conversation, the QuickCam Fusion webcam makes the experience of synchronized voice and video calling over the Internet better than ever before.

The QuickCam Fusion webcam is the first webcam to come with Logitech Video Effects software, also announced today, offering people the ability to further personalize and have fun with their video calls. This first-of-its-kind software allows people to completely transform themselves into three-dimensional animated characters that mimic facial movements, or to add accessories to their on-screen image, such as a pair of glasses or a crown. Logitech Video Effects software works with all popular instant messaging applications including MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM).

“The introduction of the QuickCam Fusion webcam is truly a milestone for consumer video communications,” said Gina Clark, director of product marketing for the Logitech Video Business Unit. “We´re breaking new ground with our webcam technologies — audio and video, hardware and software — making the experience of video calling over the Internet more natural and more personal than ever before.”