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Video Conferencing, Keep It Clear

Submitted by shabam on Fri, 08/06/2010 - 07:59
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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of faceVsion Technology USA. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Do you use Skype or any other video conferencing software? I don't very often, but when I do I want it to be clear. I just use the built in camera on my laptop, but at standard VGA, it can be a small and unclear picture. It is fine for my rare uses but if you use it a lot, you may want something with a larger display ability.

If you are one of the growing group that do video conference regularly, then you know what I mean. Don't you want to see the picture in full screen? For full screen display, you need an HD webcam. faceVsion has come up with an option. The FV touchcam N1 is the first webcam with Internet streaming and true HD that works with Skype. This means that using it will get a full screen display for the other end. If you want full screen, then you will need to send one to whoever you are talking with too.

In order to process the data, compress it and send it along the device has its own Express Card to save your computers processor power. That means you need an express card slot. Many laptops, including mine, no longer come with express card slots. The VideoCam-FV TouchCam N1 does not seem to need the express card slot that the more expensive ones do. It might use more processor power without it, but for those without the express card (or don't want to spend an extra $30) it might be worth it.

If you like color choices the FV ExpressCombo comes in black, white or red. It boasts an HD, 720p, UXGA, 1600x1200 display. That display is larger than my 17 inch laptop, so should give a nice crisp clear full screen image on most displays up to about 18 inch, or even larger.

Visit the faceVision on line store for more information. www.shop.facevsion.com is now running a back to school promotion with $10 off any purchase, using the promo code of FVTBTS2 while checkout. The promotion ends 09/30/2010.

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Open Source 3-D Printer: MakerBot

Submitted by shabam on Mon, 07/05/2010 - 21:13
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I just found the coolest toy ever. MakerBot CupCake CNC is a 3-dimensional printer which is a miniature factory in a box. The MakerBot will print out just about anything you want, in three dimensions, up to 4 inches by 4 inches by 6 inches, using ABS plastic. This thing is cool!

Want to design your own shower curtains? MakerBot will do it. How about a designer chess set? MakerBot. A line of salt shakers? MakerBot! You want to fix your plumbing and need a fitting that the hardware store is out of, or you don't want to run out. Use your MakerBot.

There are two options for buying the printer. Both are do it yourself. You can buy the basic kit and put it together. It includes the printer parts to make the printer for $750. The Deluxe kit includes everything in the basic printer, plus a USB2TTL cable, so you can talk to the printer with your computer, a cat5e and rainbow cables to wire everything, an ATX power supply, a tool kit, 5 pounds of black ABS, an extra build surface and an SD card to buffer your prints. The deluxe kit costs $950.

The coolest part is that since it is Open Source, you can design your own prints, or download from others what they have designed. There are lots of cool designs out there, waiting for you to use. The ABS is filament used for the prints is $15 for a pound or $50-71 for 5 pounds.

The only draw back I can see is that it appears that each part has to be in one color. Hopefully they will improve the design to allow for multiple colors, but it is still super cool! Get yours, makes some cool stuff. Tell me about it.

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