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Tech Talk => Software, Security, Programming and Internet => Topic started by: woodyear99 on January 06, 2010, 12:43:13 PM

Title: Skype 4.2 Beta Makes HD-Quality Video Calls
Post by: woodyear99 on January 06, 2010, 12:43:13 PM

Might be useful for those using Skype...


http://lifehacker.com/5440503/skype-42-beta-makes-hd+quality-video-calls (http://lifehacker.com/5440503/skype-42-beta-makes-hd+quality-video-calls)

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For some head-scratching reason, Skype didn't mention a major upgrade to its recent Windows beta when it dropped in early December. That would be the ability to make 720p, HD-quality video calls if your video hardware supports it.

No word yet on a Mac (or Linux) release with HD calling yet, and PC World guesses they wanted to make the announcement at the Consumer Electronics Show, next to news about HDTV integration. I discovered the video boost, in hindsight, after recording a recent TV news appearance, so I can testify to the beta being worth an early upgrade.

Skype's 4.2 beta is a free download for Windows systems only. If you're seeing HD-quality video on your Skype beta setup, tell us what camera is giving you the good stuff in the comments (I was using this Adam-recommended Logitech 9000 during my brief video interview).