Logitech Introduces ViewPort AV 100

Logitech's ViewPort AV 100 features an integrated camera, microphone, wireless Bluetooth headset.

The Logitech ViewPort AV 100 gives developers and solution providers a versatile, high-quality audio and video device that serves as the foundation for a desktop video communications solution. The Logitech ViewPort AV 100, which is USB based, combines a Logitech video camera, an integrated microphone with acoustic echo cancellation, and a Bluetooth wireless headset into a single, sleek console.

Polycom is a preferred provider of solutions for the ViewPort AV 100. Logitech is marketing the ViewPort AV 100 with Polycom’s PVX software video conferencing solution through select distributors and value added resellers to enterprise customers. The ViewPort/PVX solution extends Polycom’s market-leading, conference-room-quality voice and video experience to the PC, delivering TV-like video quality at 30 frames per second with H.264 video compression, and near-CD quality audio using Polycom’s Siren 14 (14 kHz) sound, even over low bandwidth connections.

Logitech is also working with RADVISION and VCON to deliver video conferencing solutions using ViewPort AV 100.

The Logitech ViewPort AV 100 has a 51-degree field-of-view — wider than most consumer webcams — allowing the caller to sit comfortably at a desk while making a video call, as automatic face tracking and zooming keep the subject framed. The ViewPort AV 100 will transmit high-quality video up to 30 frames per second, depending on the application and speed of the Internet connection.

Availability

The Logitech ViewPort AV 100 will initially be available to solution providers, VARs and system builders. Subsequently, it will be marketed as an enterprise solution through these system integrator channels. The Logitech hardware comes with a two-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.