New Logitech HD Webcam makes video calling a snap

Logitech HD Webcam C525 Couples Fold-and-go Design with HD Video to Keep You Connected Anytime, Anywhere

Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today announced the portable Logitech HD Webcam C525 for easy video calling and recording on-the-go – whether you’re in the bedroom, at work or the local coffee shop. The webcam’s fold-and-go design, coupled with autofocus capabilities and a 360-degree swivel rotation, expand the possibilities of what you can capture in HD video anytime, anywhere.

So you can better stay in touch with your friends and family, the Logitech HD Webcam C525 lets you make video calls in HD 720p on Logitech Vid™ HD, as well as video calls to Skype™, Windows Live™ Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger, AOL® Instant Messenger (AIM®) and other popular instant messaging applications. It also includes one-click HD video upload to Facebook™, YouTube™ and Twitter, so you can instantly share your video recordings with others.

The Logitech HD Webcam C525 features built-in autofocus, ensuring your picture quality will always be razor-sharp – even in extreme close-ups – and a built-in mic that helps make sure background noise won’t spoil your video calls. With Logitech’s newest webcam, users can also capture software-enhanced 8-megapixel images, while built-in Logitech Fluid Crystal technology gives users smoother video, sharper pictures, richer color and clearer sound in real-world conditions.

Logitech’s Country Manager for India and South West Asia, Subrotah Biswas, said, “We understand how important it is to stay connected with friends and family while traveling, and are excited to offer an affordable HD webcam that makes video calling and sharing life’s experiences wherever you are as easy as possible. The Logitech HD Webcam C525 is designed to make life on-the-go more enjoyable by combining rich video and portable design to deliver a seamless video calling experience.”

With the Logitech HD Webcam C525 you can log in to your computer or your favorite sites using a 60-day, free trial of Fast Access face-recognition software. Simply plug in the Logitech HD Webcam C525 and download the software on your PC. The webcam will instantly take a scan of your face and set your image as your password, using your likeness to protect access to sites and lock your computer when you’re away. You can also spice up your calls with Video Effects, including neon splashes, fish-eye distortions and a Mask Maker. Logitech has also teamed up with MAGIX to offer free MAGIX™ Photo Manager 9 and MAGIX™ Video Easy software for seamless editing. 

Pricing and Availability
The Logitech HD Webcam C525 will be available for a suggested retail price of INR 2995.

Distributor
Logitech Cooling Pad N120 is distributed by Savex Computers Ltd. and Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd.

About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the digital experiences they care about. Spanning multiple computing, communication and entertainment platforms, Logitech’s combined hardware and software enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video entertainment, gaming, social networking, audio and video communication over the Internet, video security and home-entertainment control. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are registered in Switzerland and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company’s website at www.logitech.com.