Skype for TV - Make video call directly from your HDTV

Skype in conjunction with their manufacturing partners Panasonic and Samsung are now offering Skype for TV that enables users to make live video calls directly from their internet enabled HDTV. Panasonic and Samsung now embed Skype in some models of their internet connected HDTVs. This is bringing Skype into the living room, so that you can share family moments – celebrating a birthday, organizing a holiday or just having a chat with friends on a Sunday evening – all on the big screen.
Apart from the Skype ready tv, you also need a TV-ready webcam preferably HD webcam. These webcams include specially-designed microphones which let you make calls from the comfort of your sofa, without having to move closer to the TV or shout. At least a 1Mbps or more broadband connection is recommended to really enjoy the skype on tv experience.
Below are the list of of Skype-ready TV models:

• Panasonic VIERA® G25 Series Plasma 1080p HDTV
• Panasonic VIERA® G20 Series Plasma 1080p HDTV
• Panasonic VIERA® VT20 Series 3D PLASMA Full HD 3D HDTV
• Panasonic VIERA® VT25 Series 3D PLASMA
• Samsung 3D LED C7000 Series
• Samsung 3D LED C8000 Series

FREETALK® TV Camera for Samsung TVs and Panasonic Communication Camera TY-CC10W for Panasonic TVs are two examples of TV-ready webcams required to Skype on your TV. Skype video calls is about the best in the market in terms of audio and video quality and been able to use on the big TV screen is simply amazing. More information about Skype on TV and other Skype accessories are available HERE