D-Link, which claims to be the worldwide leader in manufacturing of Broadband, networking and digital electronic technologies, has announced the i2eye DVC-1000 VideoPhone, a breakthrough broadband appliance that delivers IP videoconferencing capability for communicating face to face; coast to coast or next door. i2eye connects directly to a standard television and broadband connection to stream video-enabled phone calls.

The i2eye VideoPhone provides the ability to "videospeak" locally or long distance over any broadband connection, delivering sound and images directly to the television screen. Designed to sit on top of the television, i2eye features an adjustable tilt/focus camera lens and integrated microphone to capture full-screen video and wide-coverage sound. The smooth and clear i2eye picture is streamed at up to 30 frames per second so video images can be viewed with minimal frame loss.

An official release informs that the i2eye VideoPhone is easy for anyone to use and setup. All aspects of the i2eye VideoPhone calls can be controlled with i2eye's included remote control. It does not require a PC to operate and is configured using a setup wizard displayed on the television screen. Standard RCA type audio/video cables connect i2eye to a television or VCR. Connection through a VCR allows video call recording for safekeeping or for adding to a home movie. For optimal sound quality, a standard telephone handset can be attached. i2eye can be set to display video calls in either picture-in-picture or full screen mode and automatically adjusts contrast levels for a perfect picture.