To remedy this, Hercules has created the Dualpix HD720p, a mini webcam for notebooks that gives laptop users easy webchat capability in high-def.

The Hercules Dualpix HD720p rotates on two axes, sports a wide-angle auto focus lens, and a built-in microphone. It even does things that built-in webcams can’t: at the start of each chat, the device will automatically detect your position and rotate the picture angle accordingly. Check out the full specs:

• 1 megapixel CMOS sensor (1280 x800 pixels) for perfect image quality, even in low-light conditions
• 5 megapixels photo resolution (interpolated mode)
• HD720p (1280×720pixels) video resolution with up to 30 frames per second for 16/9 HD videos
• wide angle autofocus lens with 3x zoom
• high-quality built-in microphone
• USB 2.0 Video Class (UVC) interface for high-speed transfers and ultra-simple driver free installation
• compatible with videoconferencing applications including Windows Live Messenger and MSN Messenger Skype, AOL Instant Messanger, and Yahoo! Messenger
• compatible with Windows XP, Vista 32/64 bit and Windows 7
• dimensions: 28 x 55.4 x 62mm

The Dualpix HD720p will be available in early September 2009 for $59.99 at Buy.com, NewEgg.com, Dell.com, Amazon.com, and Walmart.com.

Image: Guillemot Corporation S.A.

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Just plug the device into an electrical outlet and it provides Cable/DSL access throughout your house by piggy-backing on your existing electrical wiring. The ePlug works by separating out low-frequency signals from high-frequency waves, on which digital data is transmitted. It even prevents the functioning of electrical equipment from being disturbed.

The Hercules ePlug is being pitched as an alternative to WiFi (though I don’t really understand why you’d want or need one). Oh, and the ePlug lineup is currently listed as “not available in the U.S.,” though EveryJoe expects that to change.

Images: Guillemot Corporation S.A.

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