Samsung releases inTouch camera to make skype calls from non-smart TVs

This is an interesting product from Samsung and is rather innovative. If you are having a HDTV at home and wish to make Skype calls form the TV, this set-top camera from Samsung is exactly what you will need. It also comes with a qwerty pad to let you chat with Skype buddies. Featureset:

• Scaled down version of Android (gingerbread)
• HDMI, USB connectors
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• 3mp camera with 720p support
• Few in-built apps like Skype, Youtube, Google News, weather etc.

Priced at $199.99, this device will be available in March. 

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