Jason Dunn
03-31-2008, 07:01 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.hp.com' target='_blank'>http://www.hp.com</a><br /><br /></div><img border="1" alt="" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/500/dht/auto/1206020363.usr1.jpg" /><br /><br />This is easily one of the most bizarre-looking webcams I've ever seen, but it's also got the beefiest specs I've seen:<br /><br /><ul> <li><em>"Up to 12-Megapixel still image capture with software interpolation</em></li> <li><em>3-Megapixel sensor with Autofocus in a stylish webcam: get HD video quality and keep the image always sharp and focused.</em></li> <li><em>Unique easy clip option: for stable, secure and easy to attach to select HP monitors</em></li> <li><em>Tilt and Pan: easily adjust your webcam to let you show what you want while maintaining a stable connection to your monitor</em></li> <li><em>HP Instant Chat button: press one button to automatically launch your preferred Instant Messaging program* and your webcam controls (Magic-i)</em></li> <li><em>ArcSoft Magic-i: enhance your video conferencing experience with fun special effects. Magic-I also keeps all your webcam controls in one application and allows you save up to 5 user profiles so you are looking good wherever you use your webcam.</em></li> <li><em>Compatible with AIM™, Windows Live Messenger, Skype®, and Yahoo!® Messenger.</em></li> <li><em>Certified high-speed USB 2.0: take full advantage of your broadband access and enjoy up to 30 frames per second for smooth and natural body motion. <br /> </em></li> <li><em>Integrated stereo microphone and plug and play USB connection for easy installation</em></li> <li><em>Privacy cover: slide the privacy cover when you don’t want to be seen.</em></li> <li><em>The colored shade helps you identify if the privacy cover is on or off.</em></li> <li><em>Comprehensive software included: manage your online chat with ArcSoft Magic-i, capture, edit and share short videos with Arcsoft VideoImpression and ArcSoft WebCam Companion, and edit and retouch photos with HP Photosmart Essential."</em><br /> </li></ul>Want more details? Check out the <a target="_blank" href="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/dht/files/HP-kronos-webcam.pdf">product spec sheet in PDF format</a>. There's a photo of how it looks attached to the a monitor after the break. <MORE /><br /><br /><img border="1" alt="" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/500/dht/auto/1206020537.usr1.jpg" />