Gmail app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Introducing the Gmail app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Waiting. Walking. Watching TV. Working out. Winding down. Waking up. We check email pretty much everywhere these days. And when we do, we want easy access to our important messages so we can respond quickly and get back to life -- or slinging birds at thieving green pigs.

With that in mind, we’ve created a new Gmail app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. We’ve combined your favorite features from the Gmail mobile web app and iOS into one app so you can be more productive on the go. It’s designed to be fast, efficient and take full advantage of the touchscreen and notification capabilities of your device. And it’s one more reason to switch to Gmail. 

Speed

We want to give you the information you need quickly, with minimal effort and distraction. So we’ve included some time-saving features:

• Get alerted to new messages with push notifications and sounds
• Find an email in seconds with search across your entire inbox
• Autocomplete email addresses from your Gmail contacts or select from your device’s address book
• Upload photos with a click using the new attachment button in compose view
• On iPad, navigate your inbox and read your mail simultaneously with split view

Upload photos	Reply, move, label and more

Efficiency 

Our inboxes overflow with dozens and even hundreds of messages a day—and this can be even more challenging on a smaller screen. The new Gmail app helps organize your mail so you don’t have to go wading through your inbox to find that key message from your boss or loved one: 

• Focus on your important messages first with Priority Inbox
• Quickly scan countless emails on the same subject with threaded conversations
• Organize your mail by archiving, labelling, starring, deleting and reporting spam

Threaded conversations on the iPad

Touch 

We’ve also optimized the interface so you can perform common actions in Gmail with the lightest touch: 

• Pull down your inbox to rapidly refresh if you’re eager for new mail
• Swipe right to view your labels without ever leaving your inbox
• Swiftly scroll through dozens of emails just by sliding your finger

Pull down to refresh	Swipe right to view labels

We hope the Gmail app makes checking email on the go a little easier. It is available in the App Store today and works on all devices running iOS 4+. For more information, check out our help center.

Google Calendar

Suggested times in Google Calendar

Creating an event is easy, but finding a time that works for everyone is sometimes tricky and time consuming. To make this easier and save you time, we’ve added a new 'Suggested times' feature to Google Calendar.

To get started, create a calendar event, add guests and click Suggested times. The resulting list will include upcoming times where all participants are available. For example if you want to create an hour long meeting with Kara, and she already has an hour long meeting at 3pm, then times like 2pm and 4pm will be suggested.

As part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility, the list can also be navigated using the arrow keys and is accessible with a screen reader.

Gmail and Friends

A new way to connect with Gmail and friends

When you add the Gmail page to your Google+ Circles, you'll see updates from our team, including launches, tips and tricks, and more. You'll be able to discuss those updates with other Gmail users in the comments on the posts. Mention +Gmail when you share your own tips -- if we see a really stellar tip, we might reshare it. We’re also planning to hold regular Hangouts, so you can shoot the breeze with Google community managers, engineers, product managers and designers.

In addition to Gmail news, we’ll feature some of your other favorite Google products, including Google Calendar, Google Voice, Google Chat and Google Tasks. Be sure to add the Gmail page to your Circles and let us know what you think.

Changing information Density

Changing information density in Gmail’s new look

When our design team looked at tackling a redesign across Google properties, responsive design was high on our list of priorities. Responsive design implies that a page or application should dynamically re-adjust itself based on your environment. The specifics of the device that a user is using, and in particular the size of their browser window, should have an impact on the way the application presents itself. To put it simply, Gmail needs to look and feel great on a tiny netbook screen, on a high resolution 30” monitor, or anything in between.

You can try this out yourself if you are using Gmail’s new look. Open up Gmail and make your browser window much smaller. Everything should crunch down as you adjust to give you a better experience in a smaller window. No matter what size your browser window is, Gmail should look and feel great out of the box.

We also thought quite a bit about the density of the information on the screen in the new design. Gmail’s old design packs a huge amount of information into a small space. While this is perfect for some, many people appreciate a more airy design with more whitespace between lines and elements on the page. This is especially true on larger monitors.

We wanted Gmail to be more attractive and easier to read by default, so if you’re on a larger monitor you will see that the items in your inbox are spaced farther apart than they were in the old design. We believe that this results in a better overall experience, but it does take some getting used to. In our internal testing we found that most of us adjusted to the new spacing after about a week and found the old spacing cramped and uncomfortable when they looked back at the old design.

Others, however, found the original spacing to be ideal and wanted to see as much information as possible without scrolling, even on a large monitor. We added a density setting to the gear menu in the toolbar to make sure that everybody can find a setting that works for them: Comfortable, Cozy, or Compact.

Comfortable is the spacing that we recommend for most people. With your density set to Comfortable, the display adjusts fluidly based on screen size.

Compact is the densest setting and matches the line spacing that existing Gmail users are used to. With your density set to Compact the display will stay dense no matter what size your window is.

Cozy is somewhere in the middle. With your density set to Cozy the display will get a little denser when you make your window small but the changes aren’t as dramatic.

Mathletes among you may recognize that the density setting is really a ceiling function.

We think Gmail should be smart enough to always make itself look good on your screen, so we incorporated responsive design. We also think you should be able to see what happens when you change your settings, so we put the density settings in the gear menu right next to your inbox. When you make a change, you can immediately see what it looks like. Our density settings reflect our design philosophy that Gmail’s new look should be more responsive, personal, and beautiful. 

Improving themes

Improving themes in Gmail’s new look

One of the most visible improvements in last week’s Gmail update is the entirely new theme system and the new high definition themes that it supports. This refresh to themes both simplifies them and makes them more immersive. You can browse what some of the new themes look like below:

Themes are now implemented as semitransparent layers on top of a large background image. Each theme uses either a dark or light variant of most UI elements to balance legibility and visibility of the background image, allowing the background image to peek through and provide color and personality. Background imagery can also change based on date, time, or weather. Bringing all these changes together really makes the new themes shine:

In addition, these changes also reduce the technical complexity of the theme system, which will enable us to create more beautiful and unique themes in the future.

Like the new themes? You can switch to the new look today by clicking on Switch to the new look in the bottom-right of Gmail.

Develop Gmail’s New Look

How real users helped us develop Gmail’s new look

When building Gmail’s new look, our goal was to make the most engaging, accessible, and most of all, easy to use email experience possible. To accomplish that, we had many real Gmail users try out changes to the look and provide feedback during its development.

One of the most important ways we obtained feedback was through usability studies. In these types of studies we observe people trying out our products in a controlled environment. We invited Gmail users from all walks of life to participate in usability studies and used the results to find problems and identify improvements before we launched.

For Gmail’s new look, we started very early. Long before any Googler began using or even building the new look, our designers created an early prototype. We then had Gmail users participate in a usability study either by coming to one of our offices or remotely connecting from their homes.

An example of one of our usability labs. People in usability studies use our products on the pictured computer while they are being observed through a one way mirror and video cameras from the room next door.

The study participants evaluated the early prototype by doing many of their everyday Gmail tasks, such as reading, sending, and replying to emails. We then looked at how easy or difficult it was to complete those tasks, and made changes based on this feedback. For example, one of the things we found with our prototype was that we had put too much emphasis on conversation level actions at the expense of per-message actions. As a result, our study participants had difficulty finding the reply button on each message. In response, we changed its appearance, size, and location to make the reply button easier to see.

As we continued to develop the new look, we evaluated our progress through additional usability studies with even more people. Much of what we captured from these studies was users’ first reactions to the new look. But Gmail is something people use repeatedly, not just once. So in addition to first impressions, we were also interested in seeing how people adjusted to the new look as they used it repeatedly in their daily lives. To find that out, we conducted a different kind of study called a longitudinal study. Longitudinal studies are used to observe the longer term effects our products have on people’s usage.

The longitudinal study consisted of turning on the new look for a group of Gmail users. We captured their initial reactions after their first experience. Then we let them use the new look in Gmail as they normally would as part of their everyday lives. As the days and weeks passed by, we periodically checked with them to see how they were adjusting to all the changes. Like with anything new, there were some changes that our participants initially needed time to adjust to, but later came to prefer as they used the new look more. On the other hand, problems that were not seen during the first couple times of use later emerged after more prolonged use. For example, many of the changes we made to the new left navigation were the result of people reporting their repeated experiences using labels and the chat area over time.

These studies have been absolutely critical in helping us build Gmail’s new look. Much of how it looks and behaves is a result of people participating in these studies and giving us their feedback. If you are interested in becoming a participant in a research study about Gmail or any of Google’s products, you can sign up at google.com/usability.

Gmail app for iOS

Gmail app for iOS available in the App Store (again)

Two weeks ago, we introduced our Gmail app for iOS. Unfortunately it contained a bug which broke notifications and displayed an error message, so we removed it from the App Store. We’ve fixed the bug and notifications are now working, and the app is back in the App Store. For an overview of what’s available in the Gmail app for your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, check out this blog post.

In the short time the app was public we received a lot of helpful feedback and feature requests. This included requests for everything from bigger features like multiple account support to customizations like improved notifications and mobile specific signatures.

We’re just getting started with the Gmail app for iOS and will be iterating rapidly to bring you more features, including all the ones listed above plus many more. Based on your comments we have already improved our handling of image HTML messages - they are now sized to fit to the screen and you can pinch to zoom in.

To try out the Gmail app today, install it from App Store on any iOS 4+ device. Those who already have the Gmail app released Nov 2 must uninstall or log out of the old app prior to installing the new app.

Changes to the look of Gmail

Changes to the look of Gmail

You might have noticed that Gmail looks a little different lately. We’ve made some changes at Google to make our products simpler and more consistent so that your experience can be more productive and enjoyable.

Why we made these changes

The way people use and experience the web is evolving, and our goal is to give you a more seamless and consistent online experience -- one that works no matter which Google product you’re using or what device you’re using it on. The new Google experience that we’re working toward is founded on three key design principles:

• Focus: With the design changes in the coming weeks and months, we’re bringing forward the stuff that matters to you and getting all the other clutter out of your way.
• Elasticity: The new design will soon allow you to seamlessly transition from your desktop computer to your mobile phone to your tablet, while keeping a consistent visual experience. We aim to bring you this flexibility without sacrificing style or usefulness.
• Effortlessness: Our design philosophy is to combine power with simplicity. We want to keep our look simple and clean. But behind the seemingly simple design, the changes use new technologies to make sure you have all the power of the web behind you.

What's changed

Throughout Gmail, you’ll notice some changes in layout and color. We’ve also minimized or removed borders in certain areas to create a cleaner look. Below you’ll find a summary of specific improvements:

• Options at the top
• Using labels, chat, and gadgets
• Reading your messages
• Search and filters
• Settings
• Contacts

We think you’ll find the new design easier to use. If your account has been upgraded but you’re not quite ready to make the switch, you can temporarily switch back to old look by clicking the gear icon in the top corner and selecting the option to postpone switching. Gmail will offer the new look to you again after several days.

Options at the top

We’ve cleaned up the Gmail toolbar, and it stays with you so that you can reach these options at any time. All of your familiar features are still there. Here’s how they’ve changed:

• Now you can access Contacts and Tasks by clicking Mail on the left, below the Gmail logo.
• Toolbar options like Archive, Spam, and Labels are now collapsed until you need them. Select or open a message to see actions you can take.
• Most toolbar options are now graphic icons or shorter text to keep your toolbar more consistent. They’re in the same order as before, and hovering over the buttons will remind you of their meaning. 
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• The +/- buttons have been removed. Instead, just click the importance tag on the left side of a message in the list, next to the sender’s name, to mark it as important or unimportant without opening it.
• Oldest and Newest navigation options have moved beneath the message range. Hover over 1-50 to reveal them.
• There’s a new gear icon to access your settings . Use it to change your theme, get help, and access all other Gmail settings.
• The settings gear also has a new set of options called "Display Density". Experiment with these options to adjust how much information you see on the page. Learn more about how to use this setting.

Using labels, chat, and gadgets

The left side of Gmail that includes your labels, chat, and any additional gadgets you’ve used to customize Gmail is now more adjustable, more responsive, and faster. Here are some specific changes:

• The column stays fixed in position as you scroll through your messages so that you don’t need to scroll up to get to your labels or chat list.
• Click and drag the solid line below your list of labels to adjust the height of the panel below them.
• If you have a large number of labels, moving the cursor over them will automatically expand the list, and moving the cursor away will automatically contract it. This way, you can keep them hidden until you need them.
• By default, labels and chat always show. If you’ve added other features to the left side of Gmail, such as the Google Calendar gadget or the Quick Links lab, switch between chat and your gadgets with the icons at the bottom. 
• Gmail will remember the toggle position the next time you sign in.
• You can also click whichever icon is currently highlighted a second time to have neither chat nor gadgets show.
• If you want to turn chat off, you can do so by clicking the gear icon, choosing Settings, clicking the Chat tab, and changing the setting to disable it.
• You can use the arrow keys to navigate within the labels section, as well as between panels in Gmail.
• The grey “Compose mail” button now stands out in red, unless you’ve switched to a different theme.

Reading your messages

We’ve streamlined email messages to make them easier to read and to better show who’s involved in a conversation.

• When viewing the list of your messages, you can navigate via the arrow keys on your keyboard. A blue vertical line at the left shows which message is in focus, replacing the previous sideways arrows icon.
• Messages in a thread flow together as a conversation. We’ve made them easier to read by removing extra surrounding graphics.
• Put names to faces: images your contacts have selected to show (or images that you’ve selected to show for them) now appear next to each message.
• If no image exists for a sender, a default icon shows that is colored to help indicate who said what.
• The full list of message recipients is below the sender’s name. To show a long list, click the down arrow at the end of the row.
• Click the down arrow  to reveal more details about each message, including cc assignment and exact date. This information was previously under the “show details” link.
• Stars for individual messages in a thread are now on the right side, next to the reply button.
• The “Reply” button on the right is now an icon
  
• Beneath the arrow to the right of the Reply button, you’ll find the options to filter messages similar to the current one, reply to the sender by chat, and others.
• Quoted text from earlier in the conversation is now collapsed within the "Show trimmed text" icon  rather than a text link. Click it to show or hide the trimmed content. Signatures are also collapsed under an ellipsis.
• To mark messages you’re reading as important or not important, click the importance indicator next to the subject line. Or, click More in the application toolbar next to the "Move to" and "Labels" icons: 
• Reply quickly using the box at the bottom of a conversation, or use the Reply, Reply to all, and Forward links within the box.
• The Archive, Spam, Delete, etc., options are no longer at the bottom of the message. These options stay fixed at the top while you move down the page, so they’re always on the screen.

Search and filters

Search in Gmail is easy and powerful. Use the search box at the top to find things in Gmail and on the web.

• There’s now a single magnifying glass button for Search. You can still use the same text box to “search Mail” and “search the Web.”
• Access the “Advanced search options” and “create a filter” tools using the small arrow in the search box. Clicking this arrow will open the new advanced search tool.
  
• If you want to create a filter to automatically take actions on your messages, after filling in the search terms, click “Create filter with this search” at the bottom of the advanced search tool. You’ll see your test search results behind a new set of options to help finish creating your filter.
• After you perform a search by clicking the magnifying glass icon, you’ll see the text version of your search term in the search box.
• You can still search across the web from the Gmail search box; when you type your query, an option to search the web will show up as a drop-down. 
  

Settings

Most of your settings are the same, and you can access them by clicking the gear icon. 

• Themes have been refreshed with new background color and image options. A small number of themes are no longer supported in the Gmail upgrade. We’re working to improve older themes and create new ones.
• It’s no longer possible to customize Web Clips with your chosen RSS feeds. If you previously customized them, visit the Web Clips tab of the Settings page to get a copy of your feeds list.
• It’s no longer possible to limit your contacts’ pictures to only the ones you’ve chosen for them. You’ll always see your contacts’ chosen pictures next to messages from those contacts; if you have contacts without associated pictures, you can still add ones of your own.
• If you need to use the basic HTML version of Gmail, access it here; if you always need to use the basic HTML version, change your setting when prompted.

Contacts

To access the contact manager in Gmail, first click Mail at the top left and choose Contacts.

• As in Mail, your toolbar buttons remain collapsed until you select or open a contact.
• The “Add to My Contacts” button is now an icon. 
• The “Groups” button is now an icon. 
• The “Email” button is now an icon. 
• The left side of the page automatically expands on mouseover if you have a lot of contact groups, just like labels.
• To get to the end of your contacts list quickly, click the range of names at the top right of the list.
• You can still assign a picture to contacts who don’t have one of their own set, but you can no longer suggest that picture to the contact.

It’s no longer possible to access the older, deprecated contact manager.

Puppy webcam

Puppy webcam

How hard it is nowadays to impress someone with your gadgets. However, it is still possible. You do not need the most sophisticated, late-breaking technological devices. If you are the type of person with a great unique flavor and then all her friends have their eyes on you. I mean this nice gadget called webcam-dog Poppy.

Not even a hint that this highly intelligent creature and look better on the desktop of the computer in a simple webcam.

First, it is a handsome soft real puppy wearing nice clothes. Second, it has a sharp resolution of 640 * 480 and up to 30 fps of the camera, which lets you take photos directly from your web camera built into the navel of poppy.

Makes manual focusing is not as sophisticated, but sometimes very useful. It connects via USB and brings you 640 * 480 photos. It is so difficult for a webcam, but its principal business is the shape and appearance; puppy is not cute?

You do not have to worry about their safety, poppy red shirt is totally protect you.

The camera system is based on Windows 2000/XP 98/SE/ME. Your desktop look different.

Smallest 3 MP camera

The smallest 3 MP camera in the world ...

I have seen many small digital cameras and cameras called keychain. I agree they are very small, but what about the quality of the image? Keychain cameras are very compact so you can take with you wherever you want. I'll tell you how this camera gadget is distinguished from all other cameras. First, it is very small, measuring 1.5 x 2.5 in x 0.75 in order to compare with other objects that are used. It is smaller than a credit card, but is thicker. In addition, the length of your middle finger is about 2.5 Ð ² Ð, â € œ 3 inches. Imagine that, this camera is so small that not even sit in the pocket.

This gadget is so small that some people say you should not be very useful to use. Well, this camera is surprisingly easy to use and very fast. There are some times when you see something funny or interesting and you need a camera right away, the new digital camera gadget is there for you. Lights quickly enough and takes good pictures.

The image quality is very good for a size unit. This is a 3 MP camera and I think it's great. About a year ago I bought a 3 MP camera and it cost me $ 150 and it was a couple of times bigger than this.

With 3 MP camera, you can take pictures with a resolution up to 2560 x 2048 pixels. It's quite amazing compared to other cameras in its class. I am very happy with the images that this camera does. The images are crisp and never red eyes and stuff.

In addition, you can use a video camera. The resolution is very low and that is 320 x 240 pixels, but enough to see that. You can record up to a minute and a half of video to its internal memory.

One more thing on this gadget. It has a feature that most people would like to team. Can be used as a webcam with your computer. When used as a webcam resolution will be 640 x 480 pixels which is ideal for a webcam so small.

The internal memory of this camera gadget is very small: it has 8 MB of internal memory. However, there is a slot for an SD card. So this way you can spend memory.

It takes energy to run so not much is powered by one AAA battery and is small enough for several days for me. I got a rechargeable battery that recharges and from time to time.

One of the best features I like about this camera is its cost. This masterpiece camera gadget has to pay only $ 70 so I think it is very expensive.

The camera is always there when you need it and not miss any fun time with him. It is also very nice to have a camera in hand.

Slim 1322AF Webcam

Genius Slim 1322AF Webcam

Genius Company continues to introduce newer appliances and surprise users with quality improvements without end. Each time is special and always with quality results. Genius Slim 1322AF Webcam is only one of these gadgets, but it is a remarkable innovation. Compared with current design trends is somewhat different, the monitor screen as a webcam, and some users might be termed as too square. Let's say that the shape of the cam is also a matter of personal taste. All monitors are somehow in a square, but nobody has serious objections. Let us now look back gadget features discussed. Genius Slim 1322AF Webcam, despite the square shape that comes with excellent viewing flexibility. The basis of multiple cuts allow hanging perfectly on laptops, LCD and CRT, as well as to keep on your desktop. Allows you to dial any rotation (360 degrees), until it captures the desired angle (74 degrees total), to tilt from side to side and down to the position, but at the same time is a very stable base gadget .

Now lets take a look at the main function for image quality. Due to the optical auto-focus lens that gives privilege to enjoy features crisp, clear images. We can see very clearly in the background, including details such as textures and small details. Even if you're sitting further from the screen, he will always be in focus, and face tracking feature always keeps all sharp objects. It is showing very good results even when objects move quickly from side to side.

Pros: Slim 1322AF provides high video resolution mega-pixel, due to the CMOS technology, which makes it possible to obtain good quality in low light. Resolution still image capture (640 x 480 x 288 • 352 • 176 x 144 • 160 x 120 • 352 x 240 x 960 • 1280 • 1280 x 1024), video capture resolution of 1280 x 1024 at 30 fps, VCM high accuracy (Voice Coil motors). Modern technology offers fast autofocus, focusing strong, silent machine, this kind of USB web cam software do not require driver installation. The headphones are included.

Cons: The value of greater than 640x480 pixels resolution, features such as face tracking and autofocus will not work anymore. When set to a resolution of 1280x1024 (higher) the processing of video data received is fast, high quality resolution as the smaller set. Enough talk more than I expected to get this gadget, lower resolution is to provide clear video with very good too.

Short, is a good web camera with a reasonably good performance. Price ranged from \ $ 39.36 to \ $ 50.00 which is cheaper compared for example with better models of Creative or Logitech.

Hewlett-Packard 2MP webcam

Hewlett-Packard New 2MP webcam

Technology is not standing still. Each day brings something new in the design, speed and quality parameters. Ditto on the resolution of the webcam. All producers of these devices are trying to be on top, and this inevitably brings maximum benefit webcam. In fact, Microsoft was the first launched its NX-6000. This time HP turns to be on stage with 2 megapixel HP Webcam. It is very compact gadget, which can be connected to your laptop or PC via USB 2.0 certified interface. It is the best gadgets first came on the market with unique characteristics.

It looks like HP systematically is improving webcam quality standard for digital camera high. Using wide-angle lens (65 degrees horizontal and 76 diagonal). These allow the capture of 30 frames per second destination with 800 x 600 resolution, very bright, smooth video at VGA resolution, as well ass possibility to do even instantaneous. HP integrated 2 MP webcam has a microphone for recording stereo audio. In this way you have total quality chat live with video and sound. Features microphone reduction technology of the highest possible sound quality.

A feature that makes this HP 2 MP gadget unique, versatile special clip (flexible and removable for easy mounting of all LCD monitors, but also allows use as a desktop webcam still standing). Works well in low light, thanks to white LED technology, which is the lack of light compensation.

Other important features: automatic face tracking, manual focus ring, button capture, compared to the LED lights on / of switch. HP 2 MP Webcam compatible with Skype, Yahoo, AIM, Windows Live Messenger. The standard package includes software on CD-ROM with drivers, video impression smooth arc and HP Photosmart Essential software, setup guide.

So here we are with the summary: perfect, high quality performance, allowing you to participate in web conferencing, take pictures and record video with audio, thanks to the microphone. A simply excellent choice for your needs.

Orbit Webcam

Elegant Logitech Orbit Webcam

If you feel sick and tired of old web cam design, retro and then at the same time? unique and modern sleek Logitech QuickCam Orbit will bring a new breath to its online messaging. It looks very special, like a detail, since fiction on our desktop. Nine-inch thin extensional rod separates camera head from the base. It has a very practical side - you can increase the camera lens at the level of web users face is to give the best to the eyes. Special lenses can automatically follow your face.

It is not just a cold chamber designed, it also has all the features necessary to meet your audio and video communication. Device is highest in three video resolutions (160x120, 320x240, 640x480) with integrated unidirectional microphone. Use innovational face tracking technology, this gadget automatically orbit becomes either side up and down after every movement of his face. QuickCam Orbit is compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.2. The maximum resolution of image capture is 1280x960 pixels (about 1.3 megapixels), video capture 640x480 (taking into account the fact that mostly messengers support 320x240) is more than enough, the frame rate 30 fps. Works does a good job on both, in low light and normal.

Very unusual feature of this gadget is controlled by tilting and panning PC web camera. You can get a panoramic 128 degrees and tilt 54 degrees (nearly 180 degrees horizontal and 90 degree vertical view).

In addition, you can activate and deactivate face tracking (which is a matter of taste) whenever you want. In terms of mechanical noise is not annoying, something that the average level. Always after computer restarts, the camera returns to the standard position (front and center), too bad you can not remember the last position.

There is no button in the body of the webcam. All necessary settings are done through the included software. They work with video and audio to the microphone, to break the image, adjust the brightness, color saturation, contrast, white balance, low light filter, regulator of gamma, shutter speed, exposure and other necessary parameters, after all these manipulations can save all changes.

Conclusions: The Logitech QuickCam Orbit comes with futuristic design, unusual, offering good image quality. It works very well with all major couriers. Provides all necessary functions webcam (audio and video calls, take high quality photos and video and easily e-mail) and 3X digital zoom function. It is a very elegant approach.

Webcam and TV tuner

Webcam and TV tuner hybrid from Plustek

Plustek company recently announced the most interesting and useful-gadget hybrid. It TVCam VD100 is a combination TV tuner and a standard VGA webcam. In terms of design, it is a modern aerodynamic quality, soft and high. Every day laptops and PDAs become more and more popular among the growing army of users. Now you can get the double advantage of this gadget, is first integrated tuner DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Standard) and watch DVB-T from anywhere in the world at any time. It also has coaxial antenna input, but for a while, it only works with analog signal. If you have decided to urgently initiate a conference, there is no need to hurry to get and change different cables can be done by a simple and easy to change TV tuner to the webcam.

Because lots of USB ports - is mostly a privilege of expensive equipment, users of the cheaper devices feel their lack wrong. Needed to connect the mouse, printer and other devices necessary. That's why for users who regularly use the tuner and camera will be very time-saving gadget. On the other hand, that without a doubt going to estimate the real value of it. Has never been easier - just like now, when VD 100 can be connected to the same port. Thought TVCam VD100 is a combination of two different devices, which in general are very different, but connected in a single device to make life easier for the user. Manufacturer rational management to connect the two while making this gadget compact and lightweight (only 86 grams), portable and necessary.

When working in TV tuner mode, VD 1000 can record TV programs for the next use. TV tuner comes with an antenna, which is easy to separate when the user is not using the tuner. VD100 TVCam manufacturer did not only compact, but is also designed special clip, what is making the device easily attachable LCD monitor, making it the perfect partner easily and at any time or travel.

Integrated microphone being given the opportunity to fully utilize the advantages of VoIP calls and order to your PC by voice after it meets the required function in Windows Vista. This gadget was invented and manufactured more, to meet fully the desire for mobility. That will never miss the conference with friends and family, do not miss your favorite TV show. A very unusual, but very mobile to stay connected with the world!

Live Cam inPerson HD

Launches Creative webcam Live! HD Cam inPerson

Whether chatting with friends or having a business conversation miles away, no longer have to put up video calls and remain frozen. The Creative Live! Cam inPerson HD is our first Skype-certified webcam that offers smooth and brilliant high-definition video (HD) * Calls HD 720p clarity, thanks to onboard processing, which reduces the need to use all CPU resources . In addition to Skype, you can also communicate through other compatible instant messaging applications.

With Live! Cam inPerson HD, enjoy crisp widescreen 1080p HD-quality video and up to 12 megapixel still snapshots ^ too. In the boardroom or your bedroom, look and sound their best due to autofocus capability and four microphones that eliminate background noise digital. To add spice to video chats, including Live! Central 3 software provides audio and visual effects, avatars, and the creation of films and surveillance applications.

Skype certified for high-quality HD video calling experience - With Skype certification, you are assured of the best Skype video calling experience in 720p HD video quality.

Smooth HD video calling made easy - An onboard H.264 encoder enables video compression and frees up CPU utilization, resulting in smooth HD 720p video streaming up to 30 frames per second. Enjoy fluid, lag-free video streaming over Skype and other compatible instant messaging applications.

Crystal-clear voice chats with quad microphones - Introducing the latest quad microphones that support beam-forming and noise cancellation technologies, they eliminate ambient noise in your conference or living room.

Full HD 1080p quality in smaller file sizes - When it comes to expressing yourself in the most vivid detail, no other format comes close to Full HD 1080. The Live! Cam inPerson HD records videos at Full HD 1080p resolution and compresses the files without sacrificing video quality.

Never look blurry with auto focus - Auto focus technology built in the lens of the Live! Cam inPerson HD lets you look sharp every time. Now say goodbye to fuzzy and out-of-focus videos, even in close-ups!

Do more with new Live! Central 3 software - New Live! Central 3 software spices up your video chats with cool fun effects. Record video blogs and share them instantly on your favorite social networking sites. The software also comes with a touchscreen-enabled user interface, which makes using it on touchscreen Windows 7 computers a breeze.